The Writing Process
What is the first step in the Writing Process?
Brainstorming
A simple sentence contains what?
A subject and an verb.
Why do we double space in MLA format?
So that the professor can leave comments on our writing.
Although I want pizza. is an example of which sentence error.
a. Run on
b. comma splice
c. fragment
c. fragment
In conclusion, in sum, in summary are examples of what kind of signal phrase?
Concluding signal phrase
Besides doing a list, what is one way that we can brainstorm?
cluster, cubing, freewriting, WH Questions, etc
In order to join two simple sentences together, we need to use what?
coordinating conjunctions or FANBOYS
How big should your margins be in MLA format?
1"
I like pizza, I like hamburgers. This is an example of which kind of sentence error:
a. run on
b. fragment
c. comma splice
c. comma splice
Also, in addition are examples of what kind of signal phrase
Addition signal phrase
What is it called when we exchange our papers with someone for feedback?
Peer review
What always accompanies a coordinating conjunction?
a comma (a FANBOY always has a friend)
Where should the title of the paper be on the page:
a. left-aligned
b. right-aligned
c. centered
c. centered
I like In'n'out I like hamburgers but I don't like Italian food. This is an example of which kind of sentence error:
a. run on
b. fragment
c. comma splice
a. run on
first, second, next, finally are examples of what kind of signal phrase
time order, logical order
True or False: It is important for first drafts to have perfect grammar.
False
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for? (list them out)
For And Nor But Or Yet So
What color pen should you use when writing in MLA format?
a black or blue ink pen.
Because I like hamburgers. This is an example of which kind of sentence error:
a. run on
b. fragment
c. comma splice
b. fragment
In order to introduce examples, we should use what kind of signal phrase?
Example signal phrase
What is the difference between editing and revising?
Editing is proofreading for grammar and punctuation errors.
Revising is changing, adding or removing ideas from your paper.
A word that makes an independent sentence into a dependent sentence is called a what?
subordinator
What should be included in your heading?
Your name, Course number, Date, and Professor Name
I love grammar and I like English. This is an example of which sentence error:
a. run on
b. fragment
c. comma splice
a. run on
A signal phrase is also known as a
transition phrase