1

Charlie is editing his essay on the whale-hunting industry.

Choose one task Charlie may perform while editing.

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Run a software program to identify spelling errors

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Search for additional evidence to support his thesis statement

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Check for errors in verb use and sentence structure

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Eliminate redundancy to improve the flow of the essay

2

Choose the change that corrects the subject-verb agreement error in this sentence:

Kendall and Katie likes to go to the movies on Sunday afternoons. 

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change "likes" to "like"

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change "go" to "went"

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change "likes" to "has liked"

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change "go" to "goes"

3

Select the option about thesis statements that is TRUE.

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A thesis statement should introduce a topic and engage readers so that they want to keep reading.

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A thesis statement should be written broadly to avoid redundancy with respect to the body of the essay. 

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A thesis statement should always be the first sentence of an essay. 

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Once a thesis statement is drafted, it should not be revised.

4

Choose the true statement about using an outline while drafting. 

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An outline can help writers avoid plagiarism. 

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The thesis you draft for your outline should remain the same throughout the rest of the writing process. 

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Once drafted, an outline should not change. 

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Outlines should be driven by the mode of writing that the writer chooses. 

5

During the __________ stage of writing, Jamie looks for and corrects punctuation errors in his writing.

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prewriting

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proofreading 

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editing

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drafting

6

Read the excerpt from the model comparison/contrast essay below:

One similarity is that both the North and the South did use servants, however, the reliance on servants was very different between the colonies. The Northern colonies had far less need for servants, whereas slave labor was integral to the economy of the South. The economy of the North was centered around small farms, a maritime/household economy, industrialization, and trade of raw materials such as lumber. In contrast, the South’s economy centered on cash crops, plantation farming, and cotton trade. Being less industrialized, farming was the primary focus of the economy in the south and that was supported by heavy use of slave labor.

Which word or phrase from this passage highlights a comparison that the author is making?

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in contrast

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whereas

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one similarity

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however

7

For a two- to three-page informative essay, which topic is neither too narrow nor too broad, but is appropriate?

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Last year's polar bear population count

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The biosphere of the Arctic

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Survey of complete animal populations in the Arctic

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Land predators of the Arctic

8

Choose the activity that does NOT consider the "big picture" in essay writing.

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Review to ensure cohesion and unity in the flow of ideas.

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Delete irrelevant details in each paragraph.

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Create an outline with a section for each paragraph.

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Check that each paragraph supports the thesis.

9

A writer is describing a conversation she had with her friend, Mao, who plans to look for a new job after she returns from a vacation in Mexico.

Choose the option that correctly places the modifier "after her vacation to Mexico."

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Mao told me after her vacation to Mexico that she intends to find a new job.

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Mao intends to find a new job in Mexico after her vacation, she told me.

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After her vacation to Mexico, Mao told me that she intends to find a new job.

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Mao told me that she intends to find a new job after her vacation to Mexico.

10

Choose the passage that correctly uses than and then.

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Ricardo liked to joke that he was much smarter than Makayla, even though Makayla did much better in school then Ricardo. Then Makayla would laugh at the absurdity. 

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Ricardo liked to joke that he was much smarter then Makayla, even though Makayla did much better in school then Ricardo. Than Makayla would laugh at the absurdity. 

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Ricardo liked to joke that he was much smarter then Makayla, even though Makayla did much better in school than Ricardo. Than Makayla would laugh at the absurdity. 

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Ricardo always joked that he was much smarter than Makayla, even though Makayla did much better in school than Ricardo. Then Makayla would laugh at the absurdity.

11

Choose the sentence that reflects a writer's awareness of audience in the rhetorical situation.

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Hannah uses academic language and high-level vocabulary in her speech to the scientists.

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Phil wants to persuade others to attend a rally on the steps of the state capitol.

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Melissa allows herself time to brainstorm because she knows it will help her to generate ideas.

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Logan writes an essay about the dangers of tanning beds when a second shop opens in her town.

12

In Maya's conclusion to her essay about housing costs in Venice, she summarizes her main points and also identifies broader issues related to her topic, without going into detail about them.

Which approach has Maya used in her conclusion?

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expansion

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rhetorical

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summary

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hybrid

13

Brainstorming new ideas is a technique that can help a writer to __________. 

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determine what mode to use

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find research to support your claims

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enhance your writing style

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combat writer's block

14

Choose the sentence that does NOT contain any pronoun errors.

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Just between you and I, Lucinda is not a very good writer.

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When Laura and Anna play tennis, she always wins.

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Riding a Ferris wheel makes my dad and I nervous.

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I just learned that Manuel and Luis lost their jobs last week.

15

Select the activity that is required for an academic essay.

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Bjorn includes an addendum to his essay that highlights some additional, interesting findings relative to his essay.

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Lee conducts research at the library to find evidence for his essay.

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Lisa writes an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis statement for her essay.

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Frederick adds graphs and images to his essay to help illustrate his information.

16

Choose the pronoun that agrees with its antecedent to complete the following sentence.

All of the dogs should get __________ dinner served around 5:00 PM, followed by a walk. 

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his or her

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our

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their

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its

17

Choose the version of the sentence that has correct and consistent verb tense.

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Myra was thinking the trial would last at least a week, so she was surprised when the state rested on the second day.

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Myra is thinking the trial would last at least a week, so she is surprised when the state had rested on the second day.

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Myra is thinking the trial would last at least a week, so she was surprised when the state rests on the second day.

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Myra was thinking the trial would last at least a week, so she was surprised when the state rests on the second day.

18

Asking questions about a working thesis can help a writer narrow his or her focus. 

All of the following are effective questions to ask, except __________.

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Where did my sources come from? 

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Why am I writing about this topic?

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Who am I trying to convince? 

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What argument am I trying to make? 

19

Anikka wants to be a novelist. She has a vivid imagination and great ideas, but when she sits down to write, she can't get that first word on paper.

All of the following are methods for overcoming writer's block except __________.

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Writing nonsense until the words begin to make sense

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Accepting that a first draft is never perfect

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Creating an outline to decide what comes next

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Brainstorming to focus thoughts and clarify thinking

20

Choose the sentence that has NO errors in subject-verb agreement.

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All the leaves in my yard needs to be raked.

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Margarita, Carlos, and Angelica are cousins.

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The powerful vacuum cleaner terrify my two dogs.

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That painting, along with most modern art, confuse me.

21

Joe is revising his essay. He makes sure that he has included an introduction with a thesis statement, supporting body paragraphs, and an effective conclusion.

Joe is revising for __________.

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clarity

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structure

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focus

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style

22

Which of the following is NOT included in an outline during prewriting? 

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a working thesis statement

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the organizational plan for the essay

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a fully written introductory paragraph

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the main ideas that will be discussed

23

Choose the statement about a five-paragraph essay that is TRUE.

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It is the best choice for an essay because it is familiar to readers.

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It provides a lot of room for flexibility and creativity.

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It is rarely used by advanced writers because it can limit depth and nuance.

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It typically includes an introduction and four body paragraphs.

24

Choose the true statement about writing a comparison/contrast essay.

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A good comparison/contrast essay is written from a personal perspective and aims to entertain the readers. 

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It is important that the writer ensures that the two subjects being compared or contrasted connect in a meaningful way. 

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The thesis statement in a comparison/contrast essay should include the writer's personal opinion on the topic.

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The block method is the preferred method for organization since it is easiest for the writer to use, and the easiest for readers to follow.

25

Andrea writes the following topic sentence:

Harry Houdini was the most famous magician and escape artist of his time.

Which of the following sentences is NOT relevant to Andrea's topic sentence?

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Often, he would demonstrate his ability to escape from handcuffs at police stations.

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Houdini was extremely skilled at picking locks, and constantly increased the risks he took in his performances.

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His greatest feat was a stunt in which he was suspended upside-down in a container full of water.

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Houdini was also interested in film and aviation, and found success in those fields as well.

26

Anita is editing her draft essay about a lion sanctuary she visited. She frowns at the following sentences:

"There were about 20 lions in the sanctuary. A lot of workers would take care of them. Sometimes, a few lions would try to escape."

Anita needs to edit her sentences for __________.

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connotation

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grammatical errors

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redundancy

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vague language

27

"Garlic is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen; some may disagree with that assertion, but these recipes may convince them otherwise."

Choose the term that describes the sentence above, which might be found in an introductory paragraph. 

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purpose statement

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hook

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supporting sentence

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topic sentence

28

Asking a simple question like "So what?" about a working thesis statement can __________.

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help the author to determine which mode he or she will use

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help the writer to identify his or her audience

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help a writer to specify and focus his or her thesis

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help the author to decide why he or she is interested in the topic

29

Select the TRUE statement about the outline below. 

• Introduction + thesis statement

• Geographic range of black bears

• Geographic range of brown bears

• Diet of black bears

• Diet of brown bears

• Appearance of black bears

• Appearance of brown bears

• Conclusion

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The outline demonstrates the ways in which brown bears are superior to black bears. 

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The writer has organized the content using the block method. 

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There are not sufficient points of comparison/contrast presented in this outline. 

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The outline is organized using the point-by-point method.

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