Close of Writing
What is the main purpose of a concluding statement?
to summarize the introduction
to reinforce the thesis statement
to provide transition to the main argument
to provide support for the opposing argument
Which writing process involves free writing, listing, clustering or mapping and outlining?
reviewing
journaling
organizing
brainstorming
Which statement shows the correct usage of the pronoun whom?
Whom is your closest friend?
Whom needs a pencil for the exam?
Whom do you think will win the award
With whom are you going to the dance?
Which organizational pattern would a person employ when the purpose is to explain the process of an experiment?
sequential pattern
chronological pattern
problem-solution pattern
advantage-disadvantage pattern
Which organizational pattern is best when explaining historical events?
sequential pattern
chronological order
problem-and-solution pattern
compare and contrast pattern
Which concluding statement best supports the following thesis statement?
Women are underrepresented in the fields of science and technology, which has led to a deficiency in the amount of workers entering those fields.
For many reasons, women choose fields unrelated to science and technology.
Women and girls are entering the field of science and technology but in small numbers.
There is a growing demand for females in jobs in the science and technology fields, and girls should consider those fields.
To address the lack of females in those fields, schools must target and recruit girls to enroll in science and technology classes.
Which statement best defines the revising process?
checking for spelling
correct grammatical errors
checking for comprehension
correcting and improving content
Which pronoun refers to "second person"?
I
he
we
you
During a meeting of the city's board of commissioners, a group of citizens wishes to submit a proposition to amend the city's zoning laws to allow several small businesses to open in suburban areas. Which organizational pattern should the group use?
cause-effect pattern
problem-solution pattern
compare-contrast pattern
advantage-disadvantage pattern
A researcher is in the process of preparing a report on student achievement on the FCAT for the school district. Which type of format should the researcher use to report quantitative data?
a graph showing the data
a picture of the FCAT assessment
a chart showing the students' names
a PowerPoint presentation with the data
Which concluding statement best supports the following topic sentence?
Recycling is important because it benefits the environment.
Reducing, reusing and recycling will limit the amount of trash in a landfill.
Approximately one billion trees' worth of paper is thrown away every year.
The expense of power, water usage and limited fossil fuels are costly to the environment.
The environment is compromised as a result of the gas emissions and tons of refuse created every year.
How should a writer avoid plagiarism?
A writer should only use parenthetical citations and a references page.
A writer should only use a parenthetical citation the first time a source is used.
A writer should use a references page, which includes any source used to write a paper.
A writer should use appropriate parenthetical citations when quoting directly or paraphrasing from a source.
Choose the sentence below with the correct punctuation?
Ted and Janice who had been friends for years went on vacation together every summer.
Ted, and Janice who had been friends for years, went on vacation together every summer.
Ted and Janice, who had been friends for years, went on vacation together, every summer.
Ted and Janice, who had been friends for years, went on vacation together every summer.
A recent speech given by the surgeon general addressed the linkage between lung cancer and smoking. Which organizational pattern would the surgeon general have used?
cause-effect pattern
problem-solution pattern
compare-contrast pattern
advantage-disadvantage pattern
A student is writing a research paper and needs to include a thesis statement. Which statement below is the best example of a thesis statement?
Hip-hop music brings the world together.
Does hip-hop music make people happy?
Listening to hip-hop music has a positive effect on one's mood.
What effects does hip-hop music have on educational success?
When comparing factor X and factor Y, which of the following would provide the best example of a concluding statement?
In conclusion, factor Y has benefited the education system because it has yielded the most positive results.
In conclusion, factor X can yield positive, long-lasting results in education.
Factor X is another component that has proven beneficial in promoting education.
Factor X and factor Y illustrate how two different approaches can yield positive, long-lasting results.
A student is writing an argument in support of maintaining the United States Postal Service. What kind of information below would best support the student's argument?
statistical data of the number of jobs that will be lost
a commercial about stamps produced by the United States Postal Service
quotes from a veteran who relies on the United States Postal Service for his check
a report published by the government accounting office showing how the United States Postal Service is losing money
Which one has the correct punctuation?
I did not receive the order therefore I will not pay by bill.
I did not receive the order; therefore, I will not pay my bill.
I did not receive the order, before we do we must have a bill.
I did not receive the order Carl, must do so, before he pays the bill.
An economist is preparing a policy brief for the White House. The brief will contain information on the activities of American corporations in foreign countries and the corresponding responses of foreign governments. Which organizational pattern should the economist use?
cause-effect pattern
problem-solution pattern
compare-contrast pattern
advantage-disadvantage pattern
In a speech, how might a political candidate use a graph depicting high national unemployment rates?
to support the politician's argument that the unemployment rate is causing a rise in crimes
to support the politician's argument that current economic policy is not helping people find jobs
to support the politician's argument that she has helped the economic development of her state
to support the politician's argument that the current government is unaware of the needs of people
Adam wants to paraphrase the author's words in his research paper. Which is an example of the proper citation using the APA style?
The United States Postal Service is part of the cultural fabric of the United States (Smith, 2002).
Smith believes that "the United States Postal Service is part of the cultural fabric of the United States."
Smith believes that the United States Postal Service is part of the cultural fabric of the United States (2002).
According to Smith, the United States Postal Service is part of the cultural fabric of the United States (p. 49).
When conducting research and reporting findings on a topic, which component is the most important for developing one’s academic or professional integrity?
the thoroughness of note taking
the credibility of information sources
following the writing process in sequence
the writing style used to convey information
A student is researching the environmental impact of the emissions of coal-burning plants. What is the best objective, authoritative source?
a statement released by a coal-burning power plant on carbon emissions
a report produced by a liberal interest group on the number of emissions produced by coal-burning power plants in the United States
a report by the Environmental Protection Agency on the number of emissions produced by coal-burning power plants in the United States
a report produced by a conservative interest group on the number of emissions produced by coal-burning power plants in the United States
A school district wishes to publish a report on the academic performance of its high schools. The report will outline the strengths and weaknesses of each school. Which organizational pattern should the school district use?
cause-effect pattern
problem-solution pattern
compare-contrast pattern
advantage-disadvantage pattern
What text structure is used in this passage from a children’s book?
Mom left. Amelia Bedelia was with the baby. The baby started crying.She gave the baby a bottle. The baby stopped crying.Amelia Bedelia gave the baby a banana. The baby smashed the banana.Amelia Bedelia gave the baby a bath. The baby was clean.
cause and effect
classify and identify
compare and contrast
what, where, when, why