ENG 105 WEEK 5 QUIZ

ENG 105 WEEK 5 QUIZ
1	Nouns that refer to general people places or things and begin with a lower case letter are
a.   proper nouns.
b.   common nouns.
c.   action verbs.
d.   linking verbs.
	
2.	Nouns that do not use -s or -es in their plural forms are called:
a.   regular nouns.
b.   irregular nouns.
c.   proper nouns.
d.   common nouns.
	
3.	Which of the following nouns remains the same in both singular and plural forms?
a.   Child
b.   Man
c.   Deer
d.   Knife
	
4.	After determiners such as a, an, one, each, every, and another:
a.   use a plural noun.
b.   use a singular noun.
c.   use either a singular or plural noun.
d.   None of the choices apply
	
5.	Count nouns refer to:
a.   people or things that can be counted.
b.   people or things that cannot be counted.
c.   proper nouns.
d.   common nouns.
	
6.	An example of a noncount noun is:
a.   votes.
b.   eggs.
c.   pounds.
d.   milk.
	
7.	Words that help to determine or figure out whether a noun is specific or general are:
a.   adverbs.
b.   nouns.
c.   determiners.
d.   helping verbs.
	
8.	Which of the following words is not a determiner?
a.   Every
b.   The
c.   This
d.   But
	
9.	Words that show concepts such as time, place, direction, and manner are:
a.   adjectives.
b.   prepositions.
c.   nouns.
d.   pronouns.
	
10.	Which of the following prepositional expressions is correctly used?
a.   Acquainted to
b.   Acquainted with
c.   Acquainted for
d.   Acquainted at
	
11.	In which of the following instances is capitalization not required?
a.   The pronoun "I"
b.   The first word of every sentence
c.   The first word of a full quoted sentence
d.   Names of seasons
	
12.	Which of the following nouns should not be capitalized?
a.   the Golden Gate Bridge
b.   New Harmony Baptist Church
c.   my Aunt and Uncle
d.   the Columbia River
	
13.	To introduce a series or list after a complete sentence, use:
a.   a colon.
b.   a semicolon.
c.   a period.
d.   an ellipsis mark.
	
14.	In which of the following situations is a hyphen required?
a.   To express an abrupt shift in thought
b.   Between all two-word numbers written in complete words
c.   Between two-word numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine written in complete words
d.   Between all adjectives occurring before a noun
	
15.	An ellipsis mark is used to:
a.   show an abrupt shift in thought.
b.   introduce quoted material.
c.   separate two independent clauses.
d.   show that information has been omitted from a quotation.
	
16.	When you write to explain how to do something, how an incident took place, or how something works, you will write a(n) __________ paragraph or essay.
a.   illustration
b.   description
c.   process
d.   narration
	
17.	A series of steps done in chronological order is known as a(n):
a.   process.
b.   description.
c.   illustration.
d.   argument.
	
18.	When you write a paragraph about how to change the oil in a car, you write to help the reader:
a.   understand a process.
b.   complete a process.
c.   Both a and b
d.   Neither a nor b
	
19.	When you write a paragraph about how riptides are formed, you write to help the reader:
a.   understand a process.
b.   complete a process.
c.   Both a and b
d.   Neither a nor b
	
20.	Which of the following topics explains how to complete a process?
a.   How judges determine the winner of an art show
b.   How to parallel park a vehicle
c.   How carbohydrates are changed to energy
d.   How rivers carve canyons
	
21.	Which of the following topics explains how to understand a process?
a.   How to make a quilt
b.   How to stay safe in a lightning storm
c.   How tornadoes are formed
d.   How children can safely help in the kitchen
	
22.	The topic sentence for a process paragraph should state what process you will be explaining and:
a.   the dominant mood or impression.
b.   the basis for your comparison.
c.   all supporting details.
d.   what readers will be able to do or understand after reading the paragraph.
	
23.	Most process paragraphs use which organizational strategy?
a.   Time order
b.   Space order
c.   Emphatic order
d.   Alphabetical order
	
24.	When writing a paragraph plan for a process, remember to include:
a.   appropriate transitions.
b.   special tools or supplies necessary to complete the process.
c.   anecdotes to make the paragraph interesting.
d.   a detailed description of the final product.
	
25.	When writing a process paragraph, choose a topic that:
a.   takes several detailed steps to accomplish.
b.   requires supplemental diagrams to fully explain.
c.   can be easily covered in a single paragraph.
d.   All of the choices apply
	
26.	To help your ideas flow smoothly in a process paragraph, be sure to use:
a.   generalizations.
b.   transitions.
c.   short, simple sentences.
d.   All of the choices apply
	
27.	The concluding sentence for a process paragraph may end with a:
a.   prediction.
b.   suggestion.
c.   quotation.
d.   All of the choices apply
	
28.	The three main pronoun cases are:
a.   subjective, singular, and plural.
b.   objective, neutral, and possessive.
c.   subjective, objective, and possessive.
d.   relative, subjective, and objective.
	
29.	The subjective case of a pronoun is used when the pronoun is the __________ of the sentence.
a.   subject
b.   object
c.   determiner
d.   antecedent
	
30.	The objective case of a pronoun is used when the pronoun is the __________ of the sentence.
a.   subject
b.   object
c.   determiner
d.   antecedent
	
31.	When using compound pronouns, an easy way to determine which case to use is to:
a.   mentally add missing words at the end of the comparison.
b.   use the pronoun that sounds right.
c.   use the opposite of the pronoun that sounds right.
d.   say the sentence using just one pronoun at a time.
	
32.	If you are unsure whether to use who or whom:
a.   choose the pronoun that sounds right to your ear.
b.   replace who or whom with another pronoun, such as he or him, to help determine the case.
c.   choose the opposite of the pronoun that sounds right to your ear.
d.   say the sentence using just one pronoun at a time.
	
33.	Which of the following are relative pronouns?
a.   Who, which, that
b.   I, me, you
c.   His, theirs, yours
d.   Him, her, them
	
34.	Which type of pronoun is used to emphasize that the subject does an action to himself or herself?
a.   Relative pronoun
b.   Subjective pronoun
c.   Reflexive pronoun
d.   Demonstrative pronoun
	
35.	Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?
a.   Whom
b.   Myself
c.   Yours
d.   I
	
36.	The antecedent of a pronoun is:
a.   the word to which the pronoun refers.
b.   the subjective form of the pronoun.
c.   the objective form of the pronoun.
d.   the case of the pronoun.
	
37.	Pronouns must agree in person and __________ with their antecedents.
a.   case
b.   subject
c.   object
d.   number
	
38.	Use __________ pronouns to refer to people or things whose identity is not known.
a.   demonstrative
b.   reflexive
c.   relative
d.   indefinite
	
39.	Which of the following pronouns is considered singular?
a.   Everybody
b.   All
c.   Several
d.   Few
	
40.	What type of pronoun error occurs in the following sentence? Wayne told Kevin that he needed a new car.
a.   Incorrect pronoun case
b.   Vague pronoun
c.   Faulty pronoun-antecedent agreement
d.   Shift in pronoun
	
41.	When you write a narration paragraph, you:
a.   use a series of examples.
b.   tell a story.
c.   compare or contrast two things.
d.   define a concept.
	
42.	Which organizational pattern is normally used for narration?
a.   Time order
b.   Emphatic order
c.   Space order
d.   Random order
	
43.	When you describe a personal experience from your own point of view, you will use:
a.   third person narration.
b.   second person narration.
c.   first person narration.
d.   None of the choices apply
	
44.	When you describe what happened to somebody else, you will use:
a.   third person narration.
b.   second person narration.
c.   first person narration.
d.   None of the choices apply
	
45.	When you write a topic sentence for a narrative paragraph, be sure that the topic sentence:
a.   has a broad generalization.
b.   includes a controlling idea.
c.   announces what you intend to prove in the paragraph.
d.   includes all examples and details you intend to use.
	
46.	When you write a narrative paragraph, remember that your story must be interesting, and it must:
a.   define all concepts.
b.   always be in the first person.
c.   always be in the third person.
d.   make a point.
	
47.	When you write your paragraph plan, which questions should you ask yourself?
a.   What is the difference between these two things?
b.   Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
c.   What is the definition of this topic?
d.   How can these things be classified?
	
48.	To make your narration more complete in your paragraph plan, be sure to add:
a.   transitions.
b.   generalizations.
c.   details.
d.   freqent flashbacks.
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49.	Which of the following transitions is most likely to be used in a narration paragraph?
a.   Afterward
b.   For example
c.   Similarly
d.   For instance
	
50.	Which of the following topics would best lend itself to a narrative paragraph?
a.   Ways to reduce school-related stress
b.   A dating mistake I will never make again
c.   The difference between dolphins and porpoises
d.   How to clean an oven