100 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?
Contains only a dependent word
What is a reason why a group of words may seem like a sentence but not have the wherewithal to make it as a complete thought?
It locates something in time and place with a prepositional phrase or a series of such phrases
What makes a dependent word fragment?
Begins with a dependent word and does not form a complete sentence
Which is an example of a sentence fragment?
In Japan, during the last war and just before the armistice
What is lacking in the sentence 'Some of the students working in Professor Espinoza’s laboratory last semester'?
A subject-verb relationship
Which type of words may begin sentence fragments?
Dependent words
What are the three parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, support sentences, conclusion
What is the term used to describe a paragraph that lacks unity or is not unified?
Incoherent paragraph
What is the purpose of transitional/cohesive devices in a paragraph?
To connect ideas and improve coherence
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To make a claim that others might dispute
What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?
To persuade the reader of the logic of the interpretation
What does a thesis statement directly answer?
The essay prompt question
What does it mean if a thesis statement passes the 'So what.' test?
It offers a strong argument with significance
What is the term used to describe a paragraph with enough information to give a clearer picture or full discussion of its main idea?
'Complete' paragraph
Which term refers to the way all sentences in a good paragraph relate to the topic sentence?
'Coherent' paragraph
Which term refers to the order of supporting details in a paragraph that ensures clarity and logical flow?
'Logical' order
What is the term used to describe paragraphs that do not have enough information and are therefore vague and unconvincing?
'Incomplete' paragraphs
What are transitional/cohesive devices primarily used for in writing?
To connect ideas and improve coherence
What type of thesis provides a comprehensive insight into an important issue and the analytical aspects related to it?
Analytical thesis
Which type of essay relies on concrete, sensory details to communicate its point?
Descriptive essay
In a 'How to do' process essay, what is the objective of the writer?
To tell the reader how a certain product is produced
What type of essay presents the relationship between two items in terms of similarities and differences?
Comparison-contrast essay
What kind of essay presents the reasons or results for something?
Cause-Effect essay
What are premises in an argumentative essay?
Reasons that support conclusions
Which statement best describes an expository thesis?
Puts forth facts and simplified explanations regarding a specific idea
What is the main function of narration in paragraph development?
To establish a series of events that tells the reader what happened
'How something works' essays fall under which category of process essays?
'How something works' essays
'Point by point organization' and 'block organization' are commonly used in which type of essay?
'Comparison-Contrast' essays
'Single cause, multiple effects' and 'multiple causes, single effect' are two possible ways to outline which type of essay?
'Cause-Effect' essays
What is different between an opinion and an argumentative essay?
An opinion is based on beliefs and personal ideologies, while an argumentative essay shows evidences and support details.
Which of the following is an example of faulty parallelism?
My job includes checking the inventories, initialling the order, and to call the suppliers.
Which of the following coordinating conjunctions connects words, phrases, and clauses?
And
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To express the main idea
Which of the following is an example of subordination?
Jill came tumbling after Jack had fallen.
Why should words in a pair or series have parallel structure?
To make sentences clearer and easier to read
In which pattern of writing use coordinating conjunctions should a comma be used when connecting two main clauses?
Pattern 1
What does faulty coordination refer to?
Connecting words, phrases, and clauses improperly
Which conjunction type introduces a subordinate clause?
'Before'
What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions?
To join a subordinate clause to a main clause
What does a good paragraph contain that supports one main idea?
Related sentences
What is always followed by a clause?
Subordinating conjunction
Which type of clause is always introduced by a subordinating conjunction?
Adverb clause
What is the best way to correct a run-on sentence?
Add a subordinating conjunction between the two sentences.
What is a comma splice?
A sentence that uses a comma without the proper connective to connect two independent clauses.
What is a misplaced modifier?
A sentence with a descriptive phrase placed far away from the words it modifies.
What is a dangling modifier?
A sentence with a descriptive phrase that modifies words not clearly stated in the sentence.
What is the revised sentence of 'On July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed on the moon, watched nearly by a fifth of the world’s population'?
Watched nearly by a fifth of the world’s population, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.
What is the best way to correct a fused sentence?
Divide the sentence into two.
What is an example of a dangling modifier?
'Today, readers of all ages enjoy the poetry of Emily Dickinson, an author who did not receive much attention until after her death.'
'Walking down the street, I saw the boy.' What type of modifier is present in this sentence?
Misplaced modifier
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 1?
I spilled coffee all over my shirt. The bus stopped suddenly.
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 2?
I spilled coffee all over my shirt when the bus stopped suddenly.
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 3?
I spilled coffee all over my shirt. The bus stopped suddenly.
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 4?
I spilled coffee all over my shirt, I stopped suddenly.
What do Graham and Robinson (1984) define as study skills?
Specific abilities which students may use alone or in combination to learn the content of the curriculum on their own
What do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) claim study skills are necessary for?
Acquiring critical information from a variety of texts and media sources
What is the technique used to remember details such as acronyms and abbreviations?
Mnemonics
What is the specific ability that study skills, according to Harris and Smith (1986), enable a person to do?
Organize information for analysis, interpretation, and evaluation
What is the primary purpose of mnemonics as a study skill technique?
To remember details such as acronyms and abbreviations
How do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) define study skills?
Skills required for acquiring critical information from various sources
What is the purpose of using pegwords in memory techniques?
To build associations with the information to be remembered
What is the main purpose of underlining and highlighting while reading?
To locate main ideas and major details in a reading
What is the purpose of note-taking while reading?
To condense the key ideas marked in the text while annotating
Which method includes the steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review?
SQ3R (Rowntree, 1976:40-64)
What is the mnemonic for an effective student-regulated approach to studying textbooks?
PQ5R Method
What is the purpose of reciting key points while studying?
To concentrate and reinforce learning
What does the PQ5R method stand for?
Preview, Question, Read, Recall, Review
What is the purpose of previewing in the PQ5R method?
To rapidly read through the chapter or book and note the layout
What is meant by the term 'pegwords'?
Familiar words that lead the reader to new words to be learned
What is the purpose of using graphic organizers?
To visually represent how information is organized
What does the acronym 'SQ3R' stand for?
Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review
What does the term 'main idea' refer to in a passage?
The central theme of the passage that condenses specific ideas into a general statement
What is the purpose of recognizing general and specific words in a passage?
To identify the main idea
What is the significance of unstated main ideas in a passage?
They are suggested in the thoughts that are revealed
How can a reader grasp the main idea of a selection?
By determining the writer’s pattern of text organization
What is the formula to construct or state the main idea?
$mi = main idea / p + f + t$
What is the purpose of evaluating notes related to the main idea?
To confirm if the main idea matches the writer’s main idea
What should a reader do if there is a mismatch between their predicted main idea and the writer’s main idea?
Revise or change their hypothesis before gathering support ideas
What is the purpose of synthesizing ideas gathered from steps 1-4?
To create a summary of the entire passage
What is ‘the main idea’ also known as?
Thesis statement
What do unstated main ideas provide to readers?
Suggested thoughts or ideas
What role do supporting details play in developing the main idea?
They elaborate on and support the main idea
What is an implied main idea referred to as?
Suggested or hinted thesis statement
How does recognizing general and specific words help in determining the main idea?
By grouping specific ideas under a general topic using both general and specific words
What is the purpose of summarizing?
To reduce the material into short, concise statements
What should a reader focus on while reading to comprehend a passage?
Concentrating on the main idea of the passage
What type of questions test the ability to understand material that is directly stated in the passage?
Detail Questions
What does recognizing the author’s tone involve?
Letting attitude become part of evaluating the message
What is a fact in written material?
An observation that can be supported with direct evidence
What does recognizing valid and invalid support for arguments involve?
Recognizing errors in reasoning that give an illusion of support
How can a reader interpret photographs in a reading material?
By inferring moods, attitudes, and relations represented in the photographs
What do diagrams in reading materials usually consist of?
Labelled parts representing separate ideas
What is the purpose of annotating?
Providing additional information about the existing piece of data
What is the main purpose of the Cornell Method?
To record ideas and facts during a lecture
What is the primary goal of outlining?
To provide a quick display of key issues and supporting details
What is the purpose of skimming?
To find a specific word or piece of information quickly
What is the primary use of concept maps?
To visualize complex relationships between different concepts
What is the main focus of charting?
Summarizing key concepts in articles
What is the primary objective of reciting in the Cornell Method?
Using key words to help recall ideas and facts
What is the purpose of scanning?
Looking for a keyword or piece of information quickly
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