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A Review of the Writing Process

1. The primary purpose of revising an essay is to
A. find ways to make your ideas clearer.
B. correct grammar and punctuation errors.
C. ensuring that the thesis statement remains unchanged.
D. narrow the topic.

2. Both Peter and Paul are evaluating the thesis statements, topic sentences, and evidence presented in the essays they've written. If Peter discovers that his essay lacks a thesis statement that identifies the topic of his essay, he will reread the essay to determine the main point of the essay. If Paul finds that his essay lacks evidence to support his thesis statement, he will do additional research to find substantial evidence. Who is correctly evaluating and revising their essays?

A. Only Paul
B. Neither Peter nor Paul
C. Only Peter
D. Both Peter and Paul

4. Which of the following sentences is a fact?

A. If the mayor allowed beer at the picnic area during the holiday weekend, it would set a dangerous precedent.
B. The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, after six months of negotiations.
C. The Richmond-based duo played the most exciting bluegrass music that festivalgoers had seen in years.
D. The museum's impressive collection of quilts is its most striking feature

5. Which of the following transitional expressions would be used to indicate restatement?

A. However
B. Finally
C. That is
D. Consequently

6. An implied thesis would most likely be found in which type of professional writing?

A. Narrative
B. Academic
C. Instructional
D. Journalistic

7. Connotation is best described as

A. a type of euphemism.
B. the implied meaning of word.
C. the literal meaning of a word.
D. doublespeak.

8. In a formal outline, all items at the same level

A. relate to the preceding topic or subtopic.
B. support the topic or subtopic under which it is placed.
C. relate to the following topic or subtopic.
D. express a new thought or idea.

9. Which statement accurately describes the following passage?

(1) Without a doubt, democracy is the best form of government. (2) Originally developed in Ancient Greece, democracy as a form of government drew worldwide attention after the American Revolution created a democracy in place of the former British colonies. (3) The democratic system allows citizens to take part in the governing process, either by serving themselves or by electing people to represent them in government. (4) As a result, democracies are more satisfying and fair than monarchies or communist systems.

A. Sentence 3 is a fact, and the rest are opinions.
B. Sentences 1 and 4 are opinions.
C. Sentences 2, 3, and 4 are facts.
D. Sentences 1 and 2 are opinions

10. Which type of organization is most often used in narrative essays?

A. Assertive
B. Chronological
C. Graphical
D. Spatial

11. The first step in developing a thesis statement typically involves

A. identifying details you've gathered while prewriting and organizing them into groups of related ideas.
B. looking for consistent problems in previously written essays.
C. drafting an informal outline.
D. creating a flowchart that answers questions about the evidence you plan to present

12. As he sets out to revise his essay, Gregory knows that his main goal is to

A. explain his essay's purposes.
B. establish the appropriate tone.
C. use more varied and challenging vocabulary.
D. clarify his ideas.

13. A/An _______ is an evaluation tool that uses questions and answers that generate effective essay revision strategies.

A. graphic organizer
B. flowchart
C. informal outline
D. formal outline

14. Marian argues that a conclusion should reinforce the thesis statement. Michael believes that the conclusion should follow logically from the introduction. Which one is correct?

A. Both Marian and Michael are correct.
B. Neither Marian nor Michael is correct.
C. Only Marian is correct.
D. Only Michael is correct

15. A/An _______ is a reasonable guess based on what the author indirectly implies or states directly.

A. assertion
B. inference
C. generalization
D. assumption

16. Most-to-least, spatial, and chronological are three types of

A. critical reading techniques.
B. outline formats.
C. thesis statement orders.
D. methods of organization.

17. Max has chosen to create an opening paragraph that presents supporting details in the beginning. Where in the paragraph will he most likely place the topic sentence?

A. In the first sentence
B. At the end of the paragraph
C. In the next paragraph
D. In the second sentence

18. Which word or phrase shows that the author is discussing two opposite ways of thinking about a situation?

A. on the other hand
B. consequently
C. for instance
D. finally

19. In most academic writing, the thesis statement is typically placed

A. anywhere at all, because the best thesis statement should be implied.
B. at the end of the essay, as part of the conclusion.
C. in the second or third paragraph of the body of the essay.
D. in the first, introductory paragraph of the essay

20. Which word or words in the following sentence are clues to the speaker's reverent tone?

The old mansion has a beautiful location and unusual architecture, but its most impressive feature is its fascinating history.

A. "architecture" and "feature"
B. "unusual"
C. "most impressive" and "fascinating"
D. "old"

Planning a Research Paper and Evaluating Sources

1. Suppose you're writing a research paper about a study pointing to a breakthrough drug treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). What sort of source information would you need in order to make informed, accurate comments?

A. Background information on the causes of AML
B. Primary source material about people suffering from AML
C. General assumptions about previous treatments
D. Information about the group that conducted the study, where the results were published, and how the new drug works

2. An Internet source would likely not be considered reliable if

A. it only appears in a library database.
B. it includes photos or other visuals.
C. the author's name or qualifications aren't specified.
D. it's the electronic version of a print publication

3. In academic writing, why should you primarily rely on information from scholarly journals rather than magazines?

A. Scholarly journals never include visuals.
B. Authors in scholarly journals are generally specialists in their field.
C. The primary purpose of many magazines is to entertain rather than educate.
D. Scholarly journals are more difficult to find, and therefore more valuable

4. Which of the following would not be considered a secondary source?

A. Letters, diaries, or speeches
B. A nonfiction history of the Civil War
C. Journal articles that review previously published research reports
D. A biography

5. The author of a source may be considered reliable if he or she

A. summarizes facts without attribution or citation.
B. omits information that doesn't fit his or her opinion.
C. bends facts to make a point.
D. includes opposing views

6. Pia wants to check the credentials of an author whose online article she's considering using as a source. Where might she find that information?

A. A link to the author's biography
B. The most recent edition of a thesaurus
C. The abstract at the beginning of the article
D. Her school library's database

7. Which of the following is probably not going to be found in a popular source?

A. Opinion pieces and editorials
B. In-depth evaluations of specialized topics
C. Interviews
D. Articles of general interest

8. While assessing the relevance of a source for a paper on the "smartness" of smartphones, Raphael knows he needs to consider whether it's

A. reviewed.
B. popular.
C. recent.
D. relevant

9. Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia, The Oxford English Dictionary, and Roget's Thesaurus are all considered

A. trade references.
B. reference works.
C. secondary sources.
D. peer-reviewed compendiums

10. The content of a source may be considered reliable if

A. it can be verified in other reliable sources.
B. it appears at the top of a list of a Google search.
C. the publication date of the source is recent.
D. it consist of text only.

11. One way you can determine a source's _______ is to ask yourself whether it's appropriate for your intended audience.

A. bias
B. credibility
C. relevance
D. reliability

12. A current news story may not be a/an _______ topic for a research paper, because too little has been reported for the information be reliable.

A. original
B. practical
C. manageable
D. familiar

13. Which of the following reflect questions about social media reflect analysis of a psychological perspective?

A. Does social media influence everyone the same way?
B. How do people with different educational backgrounds use social media?
C. Do some social media platforms appeal more strongly than others to people in different age groups?
D. Who determines the look and feel of different social media platforms?

14. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A. Abraham Lincoln's letters
B. A biography of Abraham Lincoln
C. A journal article that reviews various reports on Abraham Lincoln
D. A website that tells stories about Abraham Lincoln

15. You know a potential source is relevant if it

A. answers one or more of your research questions.
B. provides both historical and current information.
C. is reliable and unbiased.
D. is both persuasive and fair.

16. Baptiste's instructor has assigned her class to write an essay about a famous poet. What are the first steps Baptiste should take to begin this project?

A. Devise a title for her essay
B. Construct her thesis statement
C. Decide the exact number of sources she will use
D. Do some reading and prewriting about the topic to narrow her focus

17. An author's generalizations or assumptions may be acceptable if

A. they neither reinforce nor challenge social standards.
B. they clearly reflect bias.
C. they are fair and reasonable.
D. they only suggest that information may have been omitted.

18. If you're not assigned a topic for a research paper and are looking to choose an interesting topic, which of the following terms would you probably avoid as a criterion for your choice?

A. Original
B. Manageable
C. Current
D. Practical

19. When the instructions for a writing assignment ask you to explore or explain a topic, the purpose of the assignment is most likely

A. figurative.
B. argumentative.
C. informative.
D. persuasive

20. Using _______ searches in digital articles can help you locate topics you're researching.

A. index
B. database
C. citation
D. keyword