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Rhetorical Style and Reasoning
Parts of Speech and Phrases
Verb Tense, Aspect and Voice
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Reported Speech and Citation
100
In American rhetoric, the theme/subject should be the focus of the paper. True or False? [1 minute]
True
100
List the eight parts of speech and their functions. [Three minutes]
1) Nouns - person, place, thing, idea 2) Verbs - state the action or 'be' verb in a sentence 3) Adverbs - describe verbs 4) Prepositions - describe time, place, movement, location 5) Articles - indicates specific or general noun 6) Pronouns - replace nouns 7) Conjunctions - join sentences 8) Adjectives - describe nouns
100
Rewrite this sentence in the passive voice: "Annika demolished the old tree house with a stick." [One minute]
1) "The old tree house was demolished with a stick by Annika." or 2) "The old tree house was demolished by Annika with a stick."
100
Name five coordinating conjunctions. [One minute]
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
100
What is the main difference between paraphrasing and summarization? [One minute]
Paraphrasing includes the main points and sub points. Summarization includes just the main point.
200
In a five paragraph essay format, this kind of paragraph starts out being specific and gradually becomes more general. [1 minute]
A conclusion paragraph
200
List ten action verbs that can be used in a resume. [Two minutes]
[Answers will vary.] Examples include: achieved, developed, demonstrated, earned, led, collaborated, resolved, completed, designed, directed, managed, supervised, investigated, reported, organized, structured, enhanced, exchanged, ensured
200
Identify the tense and aspect of the following sentence: Mark is going to be wet before his umbrella opens. [One minute]
Simple Future
200
If an independent clause stands alone, what is it called? [One minute]
A sentence! Remember, an independent clause has its own subject and verb.
200
Name 5 strong Academic quotative verbs. [One minute]
State, suggest, argue, recommend, claim, insist, propose, theorize.
300
Write a sentence that shows a cause and effect relationship, with one cause and two effects. [Two minutes]
[Answers will vary.] Example answer: Lexi received a cat, so she bought a litter box and found a veterinarian.
300
In academic biographies, do you use first or third person? Is there an exception? [One minute]
Use third person, unless the publication indicates otherwise.
300
Identify the tense and aspect of the following sentence: Sheila had been battling the flu for over a week. [One minute]
Present Perfect Progressive (Continuous)
300
Create a sentence with a relative clause, using the following two sentences: 1) The engineer was helpful in the past. 2) The engineer will not fix my computer. [Two minutes]
The engineer, who was helpful in the past, will not fix my computer.
300
What tense is used to reference generally accepted knowledge of the field? [One minute]
Present
400
What are the three elements of the Aristotelian argument structure, and list their purpose. [Three minutes]
1) Ethos - credibility 2) Pathos - emotional appeal 3) Logos - logic
400
Identify the phrases and structure for: 1) under the Texan sun 2) a hard-wired computer 3) blew up the dusty lab [Two minutes]
PP = P NP NP = (art) (adj) NP VP = V (NP)
400
List two modals that help demonstrate police distance in a professional email. [One minute]
"Would" and "Could"
400
At the garage sale, I sold a doll who was wearing a dress. 1) Is this correct? 2) If not, fix it. [Two minutes]
A doll is a thing, not a person. "At the garage, I sold a doll that was wearing a dress."
400
Using reported speech, write a sentence with citation and the appropriate academic quotatitve that discusses the following study from Armstrong (researcher) in 2004 on photosynthesis. [Three minutes]
Jones (2004) stated a topic on photosynthesis.
500
What are the three types of paragraphs in the five paragraph essay? Name each one and then list an element of each paragraph. [Three minutes]
Introduction - Thesis Body - Main Points Conclusion - Summary
500
Revise this objective statement: "Looking for a job where I can apply my skills to the position for while I am hired." [Four minutes]
[Answers will vary.] Example: "I am looking for a lead research position where I can apply my Masters degree in Computer Science and three years of engineering experience that will contribute to and impact the scientific community."
500
What information is provided in the opening paragraph of a cover letter? [Two minutes]
The topic sentence should include introduce yourself, what prompted you to write, and explain what you do. 1) who you are 2) why you are writing 3) what you do
500
Write a sentence using the adverbial connector, "nevertheless." *Punctuation counts!
[Answers will vary.] Example: "My apartment complex does not allow pets; nevertheless, I am still going to buy a dog."
500
Use backshifting for the following quote: “I am eating the muffin tomorrow.” [One minute]
She said that she was eating the muffin tomorrow.