U-K's Diagnostic Evaluation

1

Prewriting techniques help you think of ideas to use in your writing. Which one of these is not a prewriting technique?

keeping a journal

mapping

revising for tone

brainstorming

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Which of these is the best topic sentence?

Managing a large city is a big job.

A school football game is a good place to make new friends

The dangers of hitchhiking.

1

Choose the topic that best limits the broad topic for a descriptive paragraph about SPORTS.

1

After you have found an interesting topic to write on, you need to be sure that it is appropriate for an essay. Which of these topics is the best focused topic?

some causes of alcoholism

alcoholism is a serious problem

alcohol is a clear liquid.

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A thesis statement is the sentence that presents the main idea of the essay; it expresses your point of view about your topic. Which of these sentences meets this guideline?

When teenagers marry, they face three very serious problems that threaten their happiness. .

The major problems of a teenage marriage.

About 75 % of all teenage marriages in the U.S. end in divorce.

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Choose the best thesis statement.

Watching TV affects our lives in many ways.

The average American youngster spends between 4 and 6 hours a day watching TV.

Soap operas are popular because they entertain, inform, and help to fulfill the viewer’s emotional needs.

1

Which element does not belong in a simple paragraph? (not introduction or concluding paragraphs)

thesis statement

concluding statement

topic sentence

supporting details

1

Which of these is another method of developing a paragraph?

topic sentence

comparison/contrast

blue print

computer analysis

1

The 4 purposes of writing are to inform, to describe, to narrate, and

to create

to write

to analyze

to persuade

1

Which of the following lists is an example of chronological order:

first find a quiet room to use for studying; next gather together all materials, and finally set a time limit for studying.

tall clock to the left of door; secret panel next to clock; bookcases beyond secret panel.

upiter Lake--long and narrow; Star Lake--small and round; both sparkling clear.

1

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose & audience for each topic . TOPIC: A white - water canoe trip

To describe a possible activity to tourists in river country

To persuade non swimmers to learn to swim

To explain to children at a day camp how to paddle a canoe.

1

Same instructions as #21
TOPIC: Homework policies in your school district

To explain to a guest lecturer how to find your school

To express an opinion to the Board of Education about the value of homework

To describe to junior high students effective study methods of schoolwork

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Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose and audience for each topic.
TOPIC: Highlights of a novel that you have read

To express an opinion to bookstore managers about the kinds of books that they sell.

To explain to 4th graders the difference between fiction and nonfiction

To persuade fellow students to read the book.

1

What method of support is used in the following list? “Previous home a modern house; present home, an older brick house; pleasant yards in both

illustration

comparison/contrast

cause and effect

1

Which of the following is not a common transitional device?

moreover

to my surprise

however

for instance

1

The 4 basic kinds of essays are expository, persuasive, descriptive, and

novella

short story

narrative

journals

1

Write the letter of the sentence that expresses its thought most concisely.

The era of prosperity that followed the Spanish-American War helped Pres. McKinley to be re-elected in 1900.

Due to the fact the 5 major candidates competed in the presidential election of 1824, no single one of the candidates received a majority of the votes.

In the period of time prior to his election as President, Dwight Eisenhower spent a period for many years pursuing a military career.

1

Choose more precise words in this sentence. The young person played happily

The young boy played happily

The boy played with happiness

The two-year-old frolicked

The two-year-old boy frolicked

1

Choose a more active verb in this sentence: “The car went through the red light.”

The car goes through the red light.

The car moved through the red light.

The car drove through the red light.

The car sped through the red light.

1

When writers use phrases such as “smooth sailing and “easy as pie” this style problem is an example of

an idiom

cliche

hyperbole

1

I think I’ll just ____down and take a nap.

lay

lie

1

Shall we walk a little_____?

further

farther

1

______, I’d rather stay home.

Regardless

Irregardless

1

Everybody should fulfill____potential.

their

his/her

1

Between you and ___, Jan never showed up

me

I

1

Neither of us ____to try.

wants

want

1

I hope you don’t mind ___saying so.

me

my

1

Serena scored____points than you did.

fewer

less

1

I spoke to the boss ___I hope will give me a raise.

who

whom

1

_______I carry this for you?

May

Can

1

The ____represented several companies

secretarys

secretaries

1

That particular _____keyboarding skills were excellent.

students’

student’s

1

Amanda inherited her ____ desk.

mother-in-law’s

mother-in-laws’

1

Fall is a time when the ______are pretty.

leaves

leafs

1

Schools obtained substantial financial support from Chris Whittle and____

he

him

1

_____on the committee will serve as chairperson.

Who

Whom

1

Each branch office must submit _____annual report by December 23.

its

it’s

1

Our most dependable ASG officers are Britt DePriest and_____.

he

him

1

Every available citizen ______already working at the fair.

is

are

1

The long-range _________of the ASG is to promote more school spirit.

effect

affect

1

Which prize would you like to ____.

recieve

receive

1

The box of old clothes left on the chair.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

Is the Saraha expanding?

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

Get out the good china, we are having guests for dinner.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

May I help you?

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

All kinds of animals throughout the desert region.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

I do not think that grapefruit is tasty, orange juice is.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

Tuesday, my parents will return from a skiing vacation in Utah.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

Eight seconds flat.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

1

Well, perhaps we could change our plans.

Fragment

Complete Sentence

Run-On Sentence

U-K's Diagnostic Evaluation

Which of these is the best topic sentence?

Choose the topic that best limits the broad topic for a descriptive paragraph about SPORTS.

After you have found an interesting topic to write on, you need to be sure that it is appropriate for an essay. Which of these topics is the best focused topic?

A thesis statement is the sentence that presents the main idea of the essay; it expresses your point of view about your topic. Which of these sentences meets this guideline?

Choose the best thesis statement.

Which element does not belong in a simple paragraph? (not introduction or concluding paragraphs)

Which of these is another method of developing a paragraph?

The 4 purposes of writing are to inform, to describe, to narrate, and

Which of the following lists is an example of chronological order:

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose & audience for each topic . TOPIC: A white - water canoe trip

Same instructions as #21TOPIC: Homework policies in your school district

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose and audience for each topic.TOPIC: Highlights of a novel that you have read

What method of support is used in the following list? “Previous home a modern house; present home, an older brick house; pleasant yards in both

Which of the following is not a common transitional device?

The 4 basic kinds of essays are expository, persuasive, descriptive, and

Write the letter of the sentence that expresses its thought most concisely.

Choose more precise words in this sentence. The young person played happily

Choose a more active verb in this sentence: “The car went through the red light.”

When writers use phrases such as “smooth sailing and “easy as pie” this style problem is an example of

I think I’ll just ____down and take a nap.

Shall we walk a little_____?

______, I’d rather stay home.

Everybody should fulfill____potential.

Between you and ___, Jan never showed up

Neither of us ____to try.

I hope you don’t mind ___saying so.

Serena scored____points than you did.

I spoke to the boss ___I hope will give me a raise.

_______I carry this for you?

The ____represented several companies

That particular _____keyboarding skills were excellent.

Amanda inherited her ____ desk.

Fall is a time when the ______are pretty.

Schools obtained substantial financial support from Chris Whittle and____

_____on the committee will serve as chairperson.

Each branch office must submit _____annual report by December 23.

Our most dependable ASG officers are Britt DePriest and_____.

Every available citizen ______already working at the fair.

The long-range _________of the ASG is to promote more school spirit.

Which prize would you like to ____.

The box of old clothes left on the chair.

Is the Saraha expanding?

Get out the good china, we are having guests for dinner.

May I help you?

All kinds of animals throughout the desert region.

I do not think that grapefruit is tasty, orange juice is.

Tuesday, my parents will return from a skiing vacation in Utah.

Eight seconds flat.

Well, perhaps we could change our plans.

Which of these is the best topic sentence?

Choose the topic that best limits the broad topic for a descriptive paragraph about SPORTS.

After you have found an interesting topic to write on, you need to be sure that it is appropriate for an essay. Which of these topics is the best focused topic?

A thesis statement is the sentence that presents the main idea of the essay; it expresses your point of view about your topic. Which of these sentences meets this guideline?

Choose the best thesis statement.

Which element does not belong in a simple paragraph? (not introduction or concluding paragraphs)

Which of these is another method of developing a paragraph?

The 4 purposes of writing are to inform, to describe, to narrate, and

Which of the following lists is an example of chronological order:

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose & audience for each topic . TOPIC: A white - water canoe trip

Same instructions as #21TOPIC: Homework policies in your school district

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose and audience for each topic.TOPIC: Highlights of a novel that you have read

What method of support is used in the following list? “Previous home a modern house; present home, an older brick house; pleasant yards in both

Which of the following is not a common transitional device?

The 4 basic kinds of essays are expository, persuasive, descriptive, and

Write the letter of the sentence that expresses its thought most concisely.

Choose more precise words in this sentence. The young person played happily

Choose a more active verb in this sentence: “The car went through the red light.”

When writers use phrases such as “smooth sailing and “easy as pie” this style problem is an example of

I think I’ll just ____down and take a nap.

Shall we walk a little_____?

______, I’d rather stay home.

Everybody should fulfill____potential.

Between you and ___, Jan never showed up

Neither of us ____to try.

I hope you don’t mind ___saying so.

Serena scored____points than you did.

I spoke to the boss ___I hope will give me a raise.

_______I carry this for you?

Same instructions as #21
TOPIC: Homework policies in your school district

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose and audience for each topic.
TOPIC: Highlights of a novel that you have read

Same instructions as #21
TOPIC: Homework policies in your school district

Write the letter of the most appropriate purpose and audience for each topic.
TOPIC: Highlights of a novel that you have read