Week 6 Review

1.

1 point

Which word from this passage contains a prefix meaning “not” or “the opposite of”?

dislikes

especially

except

congregated

2.

1 point

In the word incredible, what is the meaning of the Latin root -cred-?

to seperate

to surrender

to create

to believe

3.

1 point

Why is it a good idea to synthesize information from multiple sources when writing a research report?

This strategy increases the likelihood that your information will be current and comprehensive.

Using multiple sources reduces the chance that you will make factual errors.

all of the above

This strategy allows you to evaluate information from more than one perspective.

4.

1 point

When writing a response to a particular work of literature, which is most important to include?

ideas from a wide variety of sources

supporting details and quotations from the selection you are analyzing

ideas from literary critics about similar pieces of literature

references to other literature selections

5.

1 point

Which is the best definition of the word miserable?

causing misery

feelings of suffering

inclined to suffering

full of misery

6.

1 point

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix con- as in the word congregated?

against

together

to walk

state of

7.

1 point

What is the purpose of the dash in this sentence?

to emphasize critical information

to introduce a new sentence

to break up a long and involved sentence

8.

1 point

Which of the following would be considered a primary source for a report about the Battle of Gettysburg?

diaries of soldiers who fought in the battle

history textbook that includes a description of the battle

magazine articles commemorating the 100th anniversary of the battle

a historian’s analysis of the battle

9.

1 point

In which of the following phrases is a noun used as an adjective?

a complete archive

collection of family letters

a family strong on documents

personal remembrances

10.

1 point

When you revise a paragraph for unity, you focus on the way in which

your word choice is appropriate for your audience.

each supporting detail supports the topic sentence.

each sentence presents a variation on the same theme.

transition words and phrases clarify your sequence of thought.

11.

1 point

In which of the following phrases is a noun used as an adjective?

a complete archive

a family strong on documents

collection of family letters

personal remembrances

12.

1 point

When writing a problem-and-solution essay, which element is most important to address?

Details that address readers’ potential misunderstandings

Lists of resources that were consulted

Description that illustrate the issue

Anecdotes to keep the essay lively

13.

1 point

Choose the sentence that contains a prepositional phrase.

My grandfather McCracken was a genealogist.

You need and want things you don’t even know exist.

I have a small archive myself.

I come from a family strong on documents.

14.

1 point

Which is the best definition of a bibliography? *This is one of your vocabulary words this semester.

a story about booklovers

a list of sources for a research project or report

a note card containing research information

a reference to a Web site on the Internet

15.

1 point

The following sentence is from a letter to the editor of a local newspaper in support of additional funding for parks. "All the kids at my school want to have cleaner and better places to hang out." Which revision of this sentence best reflects the formal tone and diction suitable for a newspaper’s audience?

High school students, as well as other residents, will benefit from clean parks.

Everybody at my school wants to have good parks.

Parks are good places to play ball and other sports, and everybody needs good parks.

Students and people of all ages should have a clean place to hang out.

16.

1 point

When writing a persuasive essay, what is one of the most important elements to include?

precise and relevant facts to support your position

sentences with parallel structure

clear and relevant imagery

many anecdotes that support your ideas

17.

1 point

Which sentence contains an appositive?

I come from a family strong on documents.

My grandfather McCracken was a genealogist.

That’s how a collection works.

His wife, my grandmother, wrote stories and poems.

18.

1 point

Choose the sentence that contains an adverb.

His wife, my grandmother, wrote stories and poems.

I love anything written by a relative, any evidence of what they really thought.

I have my grandmother Jacobsen’s collection of family letters.

Desiderata, I learned in library science school, were the items you need for an archive.

19.

1 point

(1) Dear Music and Video Company:
(2) Since my favorite band is Any Band, I would like to order a copy of their new CD, In Any Land by Any Band. (3) The special price of $12.95 plus postage ($16.50 in total) was advertised on station WWWZ. (4) That’s where I first heard the CD, and it is the greatest! (5) I don’t think I should have to pay postage as well as the cost of the album, but here is my check for $16.50. Which sentence is not appropriate in tone AND does not contain information necessary to the purpose of the letter?

sentence 3

sentence 4

sentence 1

sentence 2

20.

1 point

Why is using an Internet search engine valuable when you are preparing a research report?

A search engine gives you access to online encyclopedias.

A search engine refers you to different Web sites with relevant information.

A search engine can answer specific questions rapidly and accurately.

A search engine carries illustrations that you may wish to use in your research report.

21.

1 point

When writing a short story, which is NOT an important detail to include in your draft?

a controlling thesis

a setting

the characters

the conflict

22.

1 point

Based on the following list of words, what is the meaning of the suffix -ous? mysterious, harmonious, zealous, ridiculous, joyous

similar to

capable of

one who

full of

23.

1 point

Which of the following resources would have the best information for a research report on career opportunities in law enforcement in your community?

personal interviews/community Web site

telephone surveys/statistics from almanacs

newspaper article/encyclopedia entries

articles in national magazines/novels about police work

24.

1 point

What is the meaning of the word credo?

a set of beliefs

an unusual creation

a person who holds strong beliefs

an artist