Choose the correct words to complete the sentence:
Everyone knew that (his/their) grades would be available on Tuesday on the (universities/university's) website and would go (there/their/they're) to check them first thing in the morning.
Everyone knew that his grades would be available on Tuesday on the university's website and would go there to check them first thing in the morning.
100
Which appeal is this:
The author shows he/she is trustworthy by citing sources and acknowledging the counter-argument.
Ethos
100
Why is Wikipedia not an acceptable source to be used in academic writing?
Anyone can change the content.
100
Define concise.
Direct, to the point.
200
Add commas where necessary in the following sentence:
"The white car sped quickly down the mountain and it barely missed an oncoming motorcycle which was also driving quite fast."
"The white car sped quickly down the mountain, and it barely missed an oncoming motorcycle, which was also driving quite fast."
200
Choose the correct words to complete the sentence:
The (affects/effects) of the tornado were devastating. So many people were (affected/effected).
The effects of the tornado were devastating. So many people were affected.
200
What is the list of sources that is attached at the end of an essay called?
Works Cited
200
Define rhetoric.
Using persuasion, convincing an audience of something
300
Name the fanboys
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
300
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
(Its/it's) easy to see why everyone likes her so much. She has a way of making everyone feel special.
It's easy to see why everyone likes her so much. She has a way of making everyone feel special.
300
Which appeal is this?
The author uses facts and statistics to back up his/her claim.
Logos
300
What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?
A quote is the exact words used by the author, surrounded by quotation marks. A paraphrase is someone else's idea written in your won words.
300
Define cohesion.
When ideas are connected and clearly related to one another.
400
Find the error in the following sentence:
"The students were late to class, because they had been up all night studying."
No comma before "because"!
400
Choose the correct words to complete the sentence:
The school (that/which) is next to the church is where I went until I was 12.
The school that is next to the church is where I went until I was 12.
400
True or false: The following is an example of a persuasive thesis statement.
"Children don't have the ability to make ethical judgments."
False.
400
True or false: When paraphrasing someone else's ideas, you must include an in-text citation?
True
400
Define literacy.
Reading and Writing
500
Find the error is the following sentence:
"Although some people argue that the drinking age should be lowered to 18 most leaders are resistant to passing the new law."
Need a comma before "most".
500
Choose the correct words to complete the sentence:
The essays were very well-written. (On the other hand/Furthermore), the tests were excellent, as well.
The essays were very well-written. Furthermore, the tests were excellent, as well.
500
What three components should be included in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
Review/restatement of thesis
Review/restatement of main points
Final closing thought
500
What is the error in the following Works Cited entry?
John Brown. "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.
The author's name should be written like this:
Brown, John.
500
Define opposing argument
The view that is opposite of your own. It is mentioned in an essay to strengthen your own argument.