Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?
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?
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?
What makes a dependent word fragment?
What makes a dependent word fragment?
Which is an example of a sentence fragment?
Which is an example of a sentence fragment?
Signup and view all the answers
What is lacking in the sentence 'Some of the students working in Professor Espinoza’s laboratory last semester'?
What is lacking in the sentence 'Some of the students working in Professor Espinoza’s laboratory last semester'?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of words may begin sentence fragments?
Which type of words may begin sentence fragments?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the three parts of a paragraph?
What are the three parts of a paragraph?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used to describe a paragraph that lacks unity or is not unified?
What is the term used to describe a paragraph that lacks unity or is not unified?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of transitional/cohesive devices in a paragraph?
What is the purpose of transitional/cohesive devices in a paragraph?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?
What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a thesis statement directly answer?
What does a thesis statement directly answer?
Signup and view all the answers
What does it mean if a thesis statement passes the 'So what.' test?
What does it mean if a thesis statement passes the 'So what.' test?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used to describe a paragraph with enough information to give a clearer picture or full discussion of its main idea?
What is the term used to describe a paragraph with enough information to give a clearer picture or full discussion of its main idea?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term refers to the way all sentences in a good paragraph relate to the topic sentence?
Which term refers to the way all sentences in a good paragraph relate to the topic sentence?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term refers to the order of supporting details in a paragraph that ensures clarity and logical flow?
Which term refers to the order of supporting details in a paragraph that ensures clarity and logical flow?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used to describe paragraphs that do not have enough information and are therefore vague and unconvincing?
What is the term used to describe paragraphs that do not have enough information and are therefore vague and unconvincing?
Signup and view all the answers
What are transitional/cohesive devices primarily used for in writing?
What are transitional/cohesive devices primarily used for in writing?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of thesis provides a comprehensive insight into an important issue and the analytical aspects related to it?
What type of thesis provides a comprehensive insight into an important issue and the analytical aspects related to it?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of essay relies on concrete, sensory details to communicate its point?
Which type of essay relies on concrete, sensory details to communicate its point?
Signup and view all the answers
In a 'How to do' process essay, what is the objective of the writer?
In a 'How to do' process essay, what is the objective of the writer?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of essay presents the relationship between two items in terms of similarities and differences?
What type of essay presents the relationship between two items in terms of similarities and differences?
Signup and view all the answers
What kind of essay presents the reasons or results for something?
What kind of essay presents the reasons or results for something?
Signup and view all the answers
What are premises in an argumentative essay?
What are premises in an argumentative essay?
Signup and view all the answers
Which statement best describes an expository thesis?
Which statement best describes an expository thesis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main function of narration in paragraph development?
What is the main function of narration in paragraph development?
Signup and view all the answers
'How something works' essays fall under which category of process essays?
'How something works' essays fall under which category of process essays?
Signup and view all the answers
'Point by point organization' and 'block organization' are commonly used in which type of essay?
'Point by point organization' and 'block organization' are commonly used in which type of essay?
Signup and view all the answers
'Single cause, multiple effects' and 'multiple causes, single effect' are two possible ways to outline which type of essay?
'Single cause, multiple effects' and 'multiple causes, single effect' are two possible ways to outline which type of essay?
Signup and view all the answers
What is different between an opinion and an argumentative essay?
What is different between an opinion and an argumentative essay?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of faulty parallelism?
Which of the following is an example of faulty parallelism?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following coordinating conjunctions connects words, phrases, and clauses?
Which of the following coordinating conjunctions connects words, phrases, and clauses?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of subordination?
Which of the following is an example of subordination?
Signup and view all the answers
Why should words in a pair or series have parallel structure?
Why should words in a pair or series have parallel structure?
Signup and view all the answers
In which pattern of writing use coordinating conjunctions should a comma be used when connecting two main clauses?
In which pattern of writing use coordinating conjunctions should a comma be used when connecting two main clauses?
Signup and view all the answers
What does faulty coordination refer to?
What does faulty coordination refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
Which conjunction type introduces a subordinate clause?
Which conjunction type introduces a subordinate clause?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions?
What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a good paragraph contain that supports one main idea?
What does a good paragraph contain that supports one main idea?
Signup and view all the answers
What is always followed by a clause?
What is always followed by a clause?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of clause is always introduced by a subordinating conjunction?
Which type of clause is always introduced by a subordinating conjunction?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the best way to correct a run-on sentence?
What is the best way to correct a run-on sentence?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a comma splice?
What is a comma splice?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a misplaced modifier?
What is a misplaced modifier?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a dangling modifier?
What is a dangling modifier?
Signup and view all the answers
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'?
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'?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the best way to correct a fused sentence?
What is the best way to correct a fused sentence?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an example of a dangling modifier?
What is an example of a dangling modifier?
Signup and view all the answers
'Walking down the street, I saw the boy.' What type of modifier is present in this sentence?
'Walking down the street, I saw the boy.' What type of modifier is present in this sentence?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 1?
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 1?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 2?
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 2?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 3?
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 3?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 4?
Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 4?
Signup and view all the answers
What do Graham and Robinson (1984) define as study skills?
What do Graham and Robinson (1984) define as study skills?
Signup and view all the answers
What do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) claim study skills are necessary for?
What do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) claim study skills are necessary for?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the technique used to remember details such as acronyms and abbreviations?
What is the technique used to remember details such as acronyms and abbreviations?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the specific ability that study skills, according to Harris and Smith (1986), enable a person to do?
What is the specific ability that study skills, according to Harris and Smith (1986), enable a person to do?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary purpose of mnemonics as a study skill technique?
What is the primary purpose of mnemonics as a study skill technique?
Signup and view all the answers
How do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) define study skills?
How do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) define study skills?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using pegwords in memory techniques?
What is the purpose of using pegwords in memory techniques?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main purpose of underlining and highlighting while reading?
What is the main purpose of underlining and highlighting while reading?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of note-taking while reading?
What is the purpose of note-taking while reading?
Signup and view all the answers
Which method includes the steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review?
Which method includes the steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the mnemonic for an effective student-regulated approach to studying textbooks?
What is the mnemonic for an effective student-regulated approach to studying textbooks?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of reciting key points while studying?
What is the purpose of reciting key points while studying?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the PQ5R method stand for?
What does the PQ5R method stand for?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of previewing in the PQ5R method?
What is the purpose of previewing in the PQ5R method?
Signup and view all the answers
What is meant by the term 'pegwords'?
What is meant by the term 'pegwords'?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using graphic organizers?
What is the purpose of using graphic organizers?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the acronym 'SQ3R' stand for?
What does the acronym 'SQ3R' stand for?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'main idea' refer to in a passage?
What does the term 'main idea' refer to in a passage?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of recognizing general and specific words in a passage?
What is the purpose of recognizing general and specific words in a passage?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the significance of unstated main ideas in a passage?
What is the significance of unstated main ideas in a passage?
Signup and view all the answers
How can a reader grasp the main idea of a selection?
How can a reader grasp the main idea of a selection?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the formula to construct or state the main idea?
What is the formula to construct or state the main idea?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of evaluating notes related to the main idea?
What is the purpose of evaluating notes related to the main idea?
Signup and view all the answers
What should a reader do if there is a mismatch between their predicted main idea and 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?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of synthesizing ideas gathered from steps 1-4?
What is the purpose of synthesizing ideas gathered from steps 1-4?
Signup and view all the answers
What is ‘the main idea’ also known as?
What is ‘the main idea’ also known as?
Signup and view all the answers
What do unstated main ideas provide to readers?
What do unstated main ideas provide to readers?
Signup and view all the answers
What role do supporting details play in developing the main idea?
What role do supporting details play in developing the main idea?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an implied main idea referred to as?
What is an implied main idea referred to as?
Signup and view all the answers
How does recognizing general and specific words help in determining the main idea?
How does recognizing general and specific words help in determining the main idea?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of summarizing?
What is the purpose of summarizing?
Signup and view all the answers
What should a reader focus on while reading to comprehend a passage?
What should a reader focus on while reading to comprehend a passage?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of questions test the ability to understand material that is directly stated in the passage?
What type of questions test the ability to understand material that is directly stated in the passage?
Signup and view all the answers
What does recognizing the author’s tone involve?
What does recognizing the author’s tone involve?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a fact in written material?
What is a fact in written material?
Signup and view all the answers
What does recognizing valid and invalid support for arguments involve?
What does recognizing valid and invalid support for arguments involve?
Signup and view all the answers
How can a reader interpret photographs in a reading material?
How can a reader interpret photographs in a reading material?
Signup and view all the answers
What do diagrams in reading materials usually consist of?
What do diagrams in reading materials usually consist of?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of annotating?
What is the purpose of annotating?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main purpose of the Cornell Method?
What is the main purpose of the Cornell Method?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary goal of outlining?
What is the primary goal of outlining?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of skimming?
What is the purpose of skimming?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary use of concept maps?
What is the primary use of concept maps?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main focus of charting?
What is the main focus of charting?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary objective of reciting in the Cornell Method?
What is the primary objective of reciting in the Cornell Method?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of scanning?
What is the purpose of scanning?
Signup and view all the answers