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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
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.
Choose the topic that best limits the broad topic for a descriptive paragraph about SPORTS.
baseball
coaches
the Olympics
1997 Winter Olympics
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.
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.
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.
Which element does not belong in a simple paragraph? (not introduction or concluding paragraphs)
thesis statement
concluding statement
topic sentence
supporting details
Which of these is another method of developing a paragraph?
topic sentence
comparison/contrast
blue print
computer analysis
The 4 purposes of writing are to inform, to describe, to narrate, and
to create
to write
to analyze
to persuade
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Which of the following is not a common transitional device?
moreover
to my surprise
however
for instance
The 4 basic kinds of essays are expository, persuasive, descriptive, and
novella
short story
narrative
journals
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.
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
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.
When writers use phrases such as “smooth sailing and “easy as pie” this style problem is an example of
an idiom
cliche
hyperbole
I think I’ll just ____down and take a nap.
lay
lie
Shall we walk a little_____?
further
farther
______, I’d rather stay home.
Regardless
Irregardless
Everybody should fulfill____potential.
their
his/her
Between you and ___, Jan never showed up
me
I
Neither of us ____to try.
wants
want
I hope you don’t mind ___saying so.
me
my
Serena scored____points than you did.
fewer
less
I spoke to the boss ___I hope will give me a raise.
who
whom
_______I carry this for you?
May
Can
The ____represented several companies
secretarys
secretaries
That particular _____keyboarding skills were excellent.
students’
student’s
Amanda inherited her ____ desk.
mother-in-law’s
mother-in-laws’
Fall is a time when the ______are pretty.
leaves
leafs
Schools obtained substantial financial support from Chris Whittle and____
he
him
_____on the committee will serve as chairperson.
Who
Whom
Each branch office must submit _____annual report by December 23.
its
it’s
Our most dependable ASG officers are Britt DePriest and_____.
he
him
Every available citizen ______already working at the fair.
is
are
The long-range _________of the ASG is to promote more school spirit.
effect
affect
Which prize would you like to ____.
recieve
receive
The box of old clothes left on the chair.
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Is the Saraha expanding?
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Get out the good china, we are having guests for dinner.
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May I help you?
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All kinds of animals throughout the desert region.
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I do not think that grapefruit is tasty, orange juice is.
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Tuesday, my parents will return from a skiing vacation in Utah.