Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully. Choose whether each sentence is a
run-on sentence, has a comma splice, is a sentence fragment, or has no error.
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Many people make teas out of herbs. For instance, basil tea.
a. | run-on sentence | b. | comma splice | c. | sentence
fragment | d. | no error |
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Some people treat sprained muscles with ice they apply it directly to the
injury.
a. | run-on sentence | b. | comma splice | c. | sentence
fragment | d. | no error |
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Not all natural cures are harmless; therefore, they should be used with a degree
of caution.
a. | run-on sentence | b. | comma splice | c. | sentence
fragment | d. | no error |
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Some doctors discourage their patients from using home remedies, they believe
they can be harmful.
a. | run-on sentence | b. | comma splice | c. | sentence
fragment | d. | no error |
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DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following introductions. Choose the answer that
describes the process you can expect to find in each essay.
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Some herbal remedies combine herbs like comfrey with petroleum jelly to make
ointments. While creams actually go through the skin, ointments remain on the skin's
surface. They actually cover and protect it. Some ointments are used to relieve the effects of
itching, while others are used to reduce irritation. Ointments are easy to prepare if you follow
these simple instructions.
a. | how to prepare petroleum jelly | b. | how to prepare an ointment | c. | how to use a
cream |
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Many people believe that exercising is the best way to relieve tension. Tai Chi
is an ancient Chinese form of exercise and meditation that has been shown to be very successful in
reducing stress and improving both mental and physical health. The purpose of Tai Chi is to create
balance in both the body and mind. Its practice involves gentle movements, specific breathing
techniques, and concentration.
a. | the steps involved in practicing Tai Chi | b. | how to prepare home
remedies to relieve tension | c. | how to study Chinese
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DIRECTIONS: Read each writing assignment. Choose the answer that describes
what your essay will be about.
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While it is easy to be sure that the food you eat in your home is clean and
healthy, you cannot always be sure that restaurant food has been washed and prepared properly.
Describe the steps you can take to protect your health when you eat out.
a. | steps to be taken in home food preparation | b. | reasons why
restaurant food may be dangerous | c. | steps to take to insure that the food you eat
outside of your home is safe |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and write T if the statement is true or
F if it is false.
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A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea.
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Supporting sentences introduce the reader to the main topic of the
paragraph.
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A well-written paragraph should not be longer than three sentences.
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A topic sentence covers all the information in the paragraph.
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A good topic sentence has two parts, a topic and a controlling
idea.
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The controlling idea guarantees that the paragraph will cover a wide
range of topics.
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The first thing you should do when you have a writing assignment is review the
topic with a friend.
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When you brainstorm, you write down everything that comes into your mind about a
particular topic.
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After you brainstorm, you are ready to write your final draft.
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Good writers revise and edit their work before they turn it in.
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DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and write T if the statement is true or
F if it is false.
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Subordinators are words that connect two independent clauses.
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A dependent clause always begins with a subordinator.
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Subordinating conjunctions can be at the beginning or in the middle of a
sentence.
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Sometimes a subordinate clause can stand alone.
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An example of a fragment is: Since she had always wanted to be free.
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Both a paragraph and an essay have three main parts.
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An essay is shorter than a paragraph.
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An essay will have several indentations, one for each new paragraph.
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A paragraph is longer than an essay.
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DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and write T if the statement is true or
F if it is false.
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A process essay describes a procedure.
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A process essay attempts to persuade the reader to the writer's point of
view.
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A process essay may give the reader a series of instructions.
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Each body paragraph of a process essay should contain information about a main
step or procedure in the process.
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31.
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In a process essay, the thesis will state the author's opinion on a
subject.
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A peer review is a good way of getting feedback on your essay.
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You do not need to use words of chronology in the first draft of a process
essay.
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34.
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You should revise the organization of your essay before you ask for peer
feedback.
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35.
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When you revise your essay, you can change your thesis statement, topic
sentences, or parts of the introduction or concluding sentence.
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