During which step of the writing process do writers read a draft again and rewrite it so that it’s clearer and more interesting?
What is revising.
100
2. This group of sentences could be unscrambled and written as a paragraph. Circle the letter of the topic sentence in this group of sentences.
a. Roaches can hold their breath for more than 30 minutes.
b. A roach can live for a week without its head.
c. A roach can withstand radiation equivalent to that generated by a nuclear explosion.
d. Roaches are very tough, hardy creatures.
What is Roaches are very tough, hardy creatures.
100
What type of definition is this:
Love is not just a feeling but also a stimulus for certain actions and behaviors.
What is a definition by negation.
100
To compare is to...
Explain how two things are similar.
100
What are the two types of process paragraphs?
What is how-to and explanation.
200
What tasks would a writer usually perform before arranging ideas in a plan or outline?
What is freely jotting ideas on paper or the computer.
200
3. From the group, select the sentence that is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph.
a. This paragraph will be about helping homeless people.
b. Listening to music can help relieve stress.
c. Binge drinking on college campuses is an important topic to consider.
What is b
200
What type of definition is this?
To be ornery is to be mean-spirited and disagreeable.
What is synonym.
200
To contrast is to...
Explain how two things are different.
200
Define a how-to paragraph
What is gives the reader directions on how they can do something.
300
Name the type of pre-writing where an author just writes without regard for errors.
What is freewriting.
300
When "unity" is discussed in the context of a paragraph, what does it refer to?
What is that the points all support the main idea and are not off-topic.
300
What type of definition is this?
Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive, terminal illness characterized by deterioration of the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement
What is definition by class.
300
Transitional expressions that indicate contrast or comparison include all except:
a. usually
b. however
c. on the other hand
d. whereas
What is usually.
300
Define an explanation paragraph.
What is a paragraph that tells the reader how a particular even occured or how something works.
400
When a student writes their own personal responses to a topic, they are involved in this type of writing.
What is journal writing.
400
When supporting a main idea, give two ways this can be done.
What is either: facts/figues, examples, anecdotes (short stories), personal and expert opinions.
400
What are the three types of definition?
What is definition by class, negation and synonym.
400
What are the two organizational structures for compare/contrast paragraphs?
What is all A then all B or
some A, some B, some A, and some B.
400
What are transitions for expressing the beginning of a process?
What is at first, initially, begin by.
500
What type of prewriting is this?
One of society’s biggest problems, high cost of insurance and medical treatment. Prices skyrocketing out of control. Too many people can’t afford medical insurance, just one serious injury or illness away from financial ruin. Doctor bills, expensive prescriptions, many elderly people on small incomes.
What is focused freewriting.
500
Describe the purpose of a topic sentence.
What is to guide the content of a paragraph.
500
Define friendship is each of the three ways.
Student must give definitions in class (a relationship.)
Synonym : a strong relationship, bond, etc...
Negation: answers may vary.
500
Name three transitions for comparison.
What is in the same way, just as, and, also, in addition, as well as, each of, like, too, the same.
500
What are 3 transitions for continuing a process.
What is second, third, until, after (ward), then, next, later, before, when, while, as soon as, as, upon, during, meanwhile.