STUDY AND THINGKING SKILLS AND WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?

May have most of the makings of a sentence but still be missing an important part of a verb string

Describes something, but there is no subject-verb relationship

Contains at least one independent clause

Contains only a dependent word (correct)

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 may have most of the makings of a sentence but still be missing an important part of a verb string

It locates something in time and place with a prepositional phrase or a series of such phrases (correct)

It contains at least one independent clause

It may even have a subject-verb relationship, but it has been subordinated to another idea by a dependent word and so cannot stand by itself

What makes a dependent word fragment?

Has been subordinated to another idea by a dependent word and cannot stand by itself

Contains at least one independent clause

Has most of the makings of a sentence but is missing an important part of a verb string

Begins with a dependent word and does not form a complete sentence (correct)

Which is an example of a sentence fragment?

In Japan, during the last war and just before the armistice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is lacking in the sentence 'Some of the students working in Professor Espinoza’s laboratory last semester'?

A subject-verb relationship (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of words may begin sentence fragments?

Dependent words (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of a paragraph?

Topic sentence, support sentences, conclusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a paragraph that lacks unity or is not unified?

Incoherent paragraph (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transitional/cohesive devices in a paragraph?

To connect ideas and improve coherence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

To make a claim that others might dispute (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?

To persuade the reader of the logic of the interpretation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a thesis statement directly answer?

The essay prompt question (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a thesis statement passes the 'So what.' test?

It offers a strong argument with significance (D) 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?

'Complete' paragraph (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the way all sentences in a good paragraph relate to the topic sentence?

'Coherent' paragraph (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the order of supporting details in a paragraph that ensures clarity and logical flow?

'Logical' order (C) 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?

'Incomplete' paragraphs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are transitional/cohesive devices primarily used for in writing?

To connect ideas and improve coherence (B) 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?

Analytical thesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of essay relies on concrete, sensory details to communicate its point?

Descriptive essay (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a 'How to do' process essay, what is the objective of the writer?

To tell the reader how a certain product is produced (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of essay presents the relationship between two items in terms of similarities and differences?

Comparison-contrast essay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of essay presents the reasons or results for something?

Cause-Effect essay (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are premises in an argumentative essay?

Reasons that support conclusions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes an expository thesis?

Puts forth facts and simplified explanations regarding a specific idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of narration in paragraph development?

To establish a series of events that tells the reader what happened (C) Signup and view all the answers

'How something works' essays fall under which category of process essays?

'How something works' essays (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Point by point organization' and 'block organization' are commonly used in which type of essay?

'Comparison-Contrast' essays (C) 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?

'Cause-Effect' essays (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of faulty parallelism?

My job includes checking the inventories, initialling the order, and to call the suppliers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following coordinating conjunctions connects words, phrases, and clauses?

And (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To express the main idea (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of subordination?

Jill came tumbling after Jack had fallen. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should words in a pair or series have parallel structure?

To make sentences clearer and easier to read (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which pattern of writing use coordinating conjunctions should a comma be used when connecting two main clauses?

Pattern 1 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does faulty coordination refer to?

Connecting words, phrases, and clauses improperly (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which conjunction type introduces a subordinate clause?

'Before' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions?

To join a subordinate clause to a main clause (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a good paragraph contain that supports one main idea?

Related sentences (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is always followed by a clause?

Subordinating conjunction (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clause is always introduced by a subordinating conjunction?

Adverb clause (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to correct a run-on sentence?

Add a subordinating conjunction between the two sentences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a comma splice?

A sentence that uses a comma without the proper connective to connect two independent clauses. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a misplaced modifier?

A sentence with a descriptive phrase placed far away from the words it modifies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a dangling modifier?

A sentence with a descriptive phrase that modifies words not clearly stated in the sentence. (C) 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'?

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to correct a fused sentence?

Divide the sentence into two. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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.' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Walking down the street, I saw the boy.' What type of modifier is present in this sentence?

Misplaced modifier (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 1?

I spilled coffee all over my shirt. The bus stopped suddenly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 3?

I spilled coffee all over my shirt. The bus stopped suddenly. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of correcting a run-on sentence using option 4?

I spilled coffee all over my shirt, I stopped suddenly. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) claim study skills are necessary for?

Acquiring critical information from a variety of texts and media sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique used to remember details such as acronyms and abbreviations?

Mnemonics (B) 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?

Organize information for analysis, interpretation, and evaluation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mnemonics as a study skill technique?

To remember details such as acronyms and abbreviations (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Klein, Peterson, and Simington (1991) define study skills?

Skills required for acquiring critical information from various sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using pegwords in memory techniques?

To build associations with the information to be remembered (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of underlining and highlighting while reading?

To locate main ideas and major details in a reading (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of note-taking while reading?

To condense the key ideas marked in the text while annotating (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which method includes the steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review?

SQ3R (Rowntree, 1976:40-64) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mnemonic for an effective student-regulated approach to studying textbooks?

PQ5R Method (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reciting key points while studying?

To concentrate and reinforce learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the PQ5R method stand for?

Preview, Question, Read, Recall, Review (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of previewing in the PQ5R method?

To rapidly read through the chapter or book and note the layout (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'pegwords'?

Familiar words that lead the reader to new words to be learned (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using graphic organizers?

To visually represent how information is organized (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'SQ3R' stand for?

Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recognizing general and specific words in a passage?

To identify the main idea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of unstated main ideas in a passage?

They are suggested in the thoughts that are revealed (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can a reader grasp the main idea of a selection?

By determining the writer’s pattern of text organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to construct or state the main idea?

$mi = main idea / p + f + t$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating notes related to the main idea?

To confirm if the main idea matches the writer’s main idea (D) 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?

Revise or change their hypothesis before gathering support ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of synthesizing ideas gathered from steps 1-4?

To create a summary of the entire passage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is ‘the main idea’ also known as?

Thesis statement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do unstated main ideas provide to readers?

Suggested thoughts or ideas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do supporting details play in developing the main idea?

They elaborate on and support the main idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an implied main idea referred to as?

Suggested or hinted thesis statement (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing?

To reduce the material into short, concise statements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a reader focus on while reading to comprehend a passage?

Concentrating on the main idea of the passage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions test the ability to understand material that is directly stated in the passage?

Detail Questions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does recognizing the author’s tone involve?

Letting attitude become part of evaluating the message (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fact in written material?

An observation that can be supported with direct evidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does recognizing valid and invalid support for arguments involve?

Recognizing errors in reasoning that give an illusion of support (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can a reader interpret photographs in a reading material?

By inferring moods, attitudes, and relations represented in the photographs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do diagrams in reading materials usually consist of?

Labelled parts representing separate ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of annotating?

Providing additional information about the existing piece of data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Cornell Method?

To record ideas and facts during a lecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of outlining?

To provide a quick display of key issues and supporting details (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of skimming?

To find a specific word or piece of information quickly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of concept maps?

To visualize complex relationships between different concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of charting?

Summarizing key concepts in articles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of reciting in the Cornell Method?

Using key words to help recall ideas and facts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scanning?

Looking for a keyword or piece of information quickly (B) Signup and view all the answers