Unit 1/Unit 2
1. Which one is a sentence fragment WITHOUT A VERB?
a. Gave many reasons but no logical ones.
b. A time of wonder and amazement
c. To explain why that happened.
d. Ran into my car
b. A time of wonder and amazement
Which one of these statements is true concerning comma splice?
3. Two independent clauses incorrectly joined with coma.
Match the verb tenses to the sentence's context.
Four months ago, no one ______ (believe) they would make playoffs, but tomorrow they ______ _______ (helping verb + main verb form of play).
believed + will play
Select the sentence with the best parallel structure.
A) James likes to run, swim, and flying kites.
B) James likes running, swimming, and flying kites
C) James likes to run, swimming, and flying kites
D) James likes running, to swim, and to fly kites.
B) James likes running, swimming, and flying kites
Fix the sentence below. (Comma use in series)
I need to take my notebook, paper, calculator, and pens to class.
Identify each sentence as a fact or an opinion.
1. A Snake is a reptile.
2. There are 26 letters in the English Alphabet.
3. A college gives a better education than a university.
4. A rainbow is more beautiful than a sunset.
1. F
2. F
3. O
4. O
Which sentence below classifies as a run-on sentence?
A. Learning a different language is hard, but you can do it.
B. My dog is very energetic, she loves to run.
C. I love to play with my dog she always catches the ball quickly.
D. Working out is good for your body and helps you relax.
C. I love to play with my dog she always catches the ball quickly.
What is the correct verb form in the sentence?
The Society of Old Men ______ (bestow) the Youth Award upon one unsuspecting person every year.
bestows
Combine the below sentences with the transition "therefore" and with correct punctuation.
He was told that the door was locked.
He climbed through the window.
He was told that the door was locked; therefore, he climbed through the window.
Which one(s) of these is a characteristic of an informal definition?
A) In other words, it means to stick to your guns no matter what.
B) When it first came into usage, "liberal" referred to those who believed that government should have limited involvement in private life or business.
C) Merriam Webster identifies spelunking as as noun that means "the hobby or practice of exploring caves."
D) Liberty, or freedom, has gotten its meaning confused over the years because many politically-minded individuals have wanted to use the word's powerful and good connotation to accomplish their agenda. Thomas Jefferson, believing that freedom depended on a very weak national government, wanted America to be a "liberty empire" where states would rule themselves. Contrastingly, John Quincy Adams argued that America would be kept "free" by a supreme federal government that overruled all state and local laws to protect their rights.
D) All of the above.
A) In other words, it means to stick to your guns no matter what.
Which sentences could be correct?
A. Last week, I got a letter accepting me into the University :)
B. Last week, I got a letter accepting me into the university!
C. Last week, I got a letter accepting me into the university?
D. Last week, I got a letter accepting me into the university.
B. Last week, I got a letter accepting me into the university!
D. Last week, I got a letter accepting me into the university.
Which of these is the best thesis statement?
a. What are some of the main causes behind many of our diseases in the United States today?
b. Why should people know a foreign language?
c. Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill that can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
d. I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than get married.
c. Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill that can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
*A and D are questions, not statements. D is not the best option because it tells the readers what they're going to do rather than make a claim, and the word "explain" suggests that this could be an informative rather than argumentative paper.
Select the correct type of transition, specific word, and punctuation to complete the sentence.
A) Trucks are very large and can tow big loads; _______ , cars get better mileage. Contrast/however
B) Trucks are very large and can tow big loads, _______, cars get better mileage. Comparison/however.
C) Trucks are very large and can tow big loads; _______, cars get better mileage. Exemplification/Nonetheless
D) Trucks are very large and can tow big loads. _______, cars get better mileage. Sequential/First
A) Trucks are very large and can tow big loads; _______ , cars get better mileage. Contrast/however
Select the sentence with the best parallel structure.
A) The football coach told the player that he was a good asset because he showed up on time and plays hard.
B) The football coach told the player that he was a good asset because he shows up on time and playing hard.
C) The football coach told the player that he was a good asset because he showed up on time and played hard.
D) The football coach told the player that he was a good asset because he showed up on time and will play hard.
C) The football coach told the player that he was a good asset because he showed up on time and played hard.
Identify each passage as “contains subjective language” or “contains only objective language”.
All subjective.
See Andrew Ellis for bonus question answer.
Which one is a run on sentence?
C. I ran he walked.
The sentence below is an example of a comma splice. The options below offer solutions for correcting the error. Three of the solutions are acceptable and one is not. Identify the unacceptable solution.
I've read four articles on the topic, I still don't understand what it is about.
a. I’ve read four articles on the topic, and I still don’t understand what it’s about.
b. Although I’ve read four articles on the topic, I still don’t understand what it’s about.
c. I’ve read four articles on the topic: I still don’t understand what it’s about.
d. I’ve read four articles on the topic; I still don’t understand what it’s about.
c. I’ve read four articles on the topic: I still don’t understand what it’s about.
Select the best referent for the passage below.
In the twentieth-century, economists were split into two main camps, Keynesian and Austrian. Whereas Keynesians believed that government intervention was ideal and that governments should tax during good times and spend during the bad to mitigate economic hardship, Austrian economists believed the government should stay out of business and let nature run its course, insisting that it's better to allow for the painful but beneficial weeding-out process.
A) Austrian
B) Economic theories
C) weeding-out
D) Economic Depression
E) Intervention
B) Economic theories
Which of these is the most appropriate referent for fasting in the passage below?
Fasting, despite the stigma that word might bring, has many health benefits. Fasting for just three days is proven to significantly reduce one’s chances of getting diabetes or heart disease. Fasting also brings regeneration of your immune system and can restore joint health. Another benefit of fasting is that it purges the body of toxins. There are many more positives to fasting, but it’s important to do it right. People with eating disorders, blood sugar issues, or any other conditions could make fasting harmful. Be sure to make sure you’re not in the risk category before fasting.
*starving is a synonym, but it’s wrong because of its negative connotation. The passage speaks favorably of fasting, so “starving” would be bad choice if the writer wants the reader to actually try fasting.
Which one of these is a characteristic of a formal definition?
A) In other words, it means to stick to your guns no matter what.
B) When it first came into usage, "liberal" referred to those who believed that government should have limited involvement in private life or business.
C) Merriam Webster identifies spelunking as as noun that means "the hobby or practice of exploring caves."
D) Liberty, or freedom, has gotten its meaning confused over the years because many politically-minded individuals have wanted to use the word's powerful and good connotation to accomplish their agenda. Thomas Jefferson, believing that freedom depended on a very weak national government, wanted America to be a "liberty empire" where states would rule themselves. Contrastingly, John Quincy Adams argued that America would be kept "free" by a supreme federal government that overruled all state and local laws to protect their rights.
C) Merriam Webster identifies spelunking as as noun that means "the hobby or practice of exploring caves."
Read the passage and select the topic sentence.
When I was a kid, my grandpa would pay me to wash his truck. Some people say that how well someone's car is kept reflects how organized they are. To get your automobile looking good, there are few steps to take. First, clean out the car and deal with the clutter. Secondly, get a vacuum. The next thing you need to do is to get soapy hot water and a sponge. Finally, go find someone to clean your car; my grandpa got me to do it for just two bucks. After you complete these steps, you'll be proud of how well your ride looks and the image it conveys.
a)When I was a kid, my grandpa would pay me to wash his truck.
b) Some people say that how well someone's car is kept reflects how organized they are.
c) To get your automobile looking good, there are few steps to take.
d) Finally, go find someone to clean your car; my grandpa got me to do it for just two bucks.
c) To get your automobile looking good, there are few steps to take.
Which option fixes the fragment below.
Because he's crazy.
A) However, he's crazy because he lived in the Bermuda Triangle.
B) Although he's crazy, because he lived in the Bermuda Triangle.
C) Because he wants to take five classes at once.
D) Possibly because he lived in the Bermuda Triangle.
A) However, he's crazy because he lived in the Bermuda Triangle.
Select the best implied thesis statement from those below.
A) Despite the consensus that global warming exists, the fact that the globe has had several ice ages that ended without significant human populations confounds the idea that it must be caused by mankind.
B) The stakes are too high not to act.
C) If no global initiatives are implemented, primarily the disuse of fossil fuels and deceasing the surface population, then climate change will be the most destructive phenomenon in human history.
D) According to National Oceanic at Atmospheric Administration, the global average sea-level in 2014 was 2.6" above the 1993 average.
B) The stakes are too high not to act.
Consolidate the sentences below into one sentence with correct parallel structure.
I cook my chilly without beans. Over a fire I cooked my chilly. With jalapenos is cooked my chilly.
I cook my chilly without beans, with beef, and over a fire.
Which one(s) of these is a characteristic of an extended definition?
A) In other words, it means to stick to your guns no matter what.
B) When it first came into usage, "liberal" referred to those who believed that government should have limited involvement in private life or business.
C) Merriam Webster identifies spelunking as as noun that means "the hobby or practice of exploring caves."
D) Liberty, or freedom, has gotten its meaning confused over the years because many politically-minded individuals have wanted to use the word's powerful and good connotation to accomplish their agenda. Thomas Jefferson, believing that freedom depended on a very weak national government, wanted America to be a "liberty empire" where states would rule themselves. Contrastingly, John Quincy Adams argued that America would be kept "free" by a supreme federal government that overruled all state and local laws to protect their rights.
D) All of the above.
D) All of the above.