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- 1. Multiple Choice
How does a sentence fragment create confusion for the reader?
Multiple fragments lead to choppy sentence structure.
A fragment separated from the clause can lose its clarity or meaning.
The fragment will incorrectly split the noun from the verb.
The subject of the fragment can no longer be easily identified.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is an example of writing with a passive voice?
John was swimming when the alarm sounded.
The building tilted to one side.
The report was finished in early June.
Donna enjoyed going to the movies.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the phrases below includes the use of a modifier?
By green grass
Over the bridge
Once upon a time
With a smile
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is NOT a way to improve sentence structure?
Use active voice and active verbs
Use subordinate clauses to avoid fragments.
Follow traditional grammar rules
Ensure the sentence is clear
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following list of words are transitional words?
if, then, because
emphatically, surprisingly, nearly
additionally, however, conversely
whenever, sometimes, often
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following might indicate that there's a potential problem with a thesis?
When it directly answers the question in the prompt
When it provides both a claim and a reason
When it sets expectations for the reader
When it has too many arguments that confuse the reader
- 7. Multiple Choice
Should a thesis always be revised?
Yes, except if the teacher gives you an essay prompt.
No, a thesis is the foundation of your essay. Revise the thesis and your essay will most likely fall apart.
Yes, except during a timed test or in-class essay where there's little time for revision.
No, once a thesis is written it's finalized.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Rebecca is writing a final essay for her English 101 class. The teacher failed to provide students with an effective question to which she could respond with a thesis. What should she do?
Write a narrative essay without a specific thesis
Not write the essay
Write the prompt herself
Write about the last prompt she received
- 9. Multiple Choice
Select the best revision of the following thesis: 'Setting the legal drinking age at 21 seems unfair because you can serve in the military at 18.'
18 is the perfect age to start drinking.
The solution to the gap between the age at which you can die for your country and the age at which you can drink is not to change the drinking age but to raise the fighting age.
At 18, you can fight and die for your country, but you cannot legally have a drink.
Setting the drinking age to 18 makes more sense than it being set at 21.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Select the best revision of the following thesis: 'Apples are definitely better than other fruit.'
Apples are better than other fruit because they're tastier.
Apples are the finest fruit.
Apples are definitely better than oranges.
The apple is easy to grow, maintain, and cultivate, full of variety, and delicious to boot -- so there is little doubt that they are nature's finest fruit.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How is the thesis statement used in the conclusion?
It is repeated word-for-word in the conclusion.
A new thesis statement is included in the conclusion.
It is not included in the conclusion.
It is restated in the conclusion, but in different words.
- 12. Multiple Choice
ow can the use of a quotation in the conclusion be helpful?
It makes the essay more aesthetically appealing.
It strengthens the writer's argument.
It offsets for any formatting errors.
It fills in empty space.
- 13. Multiple Choice
A call to action in the conclusion is most appropriate in a _____ essay.
process
personal narrative
persuasive
descriptive
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the significance of using emotion in the conclusion?
Emotion is a useful tool in works of fiction, but not essays.
Emotion is an effective way to increase an essay's word count.
It may help the reader to understand the writer's point of view.
Use of emotion is forbidden in the conclusion.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is an anecdote?
A final statement in an essay.
A dictionary definition.
A required element of conclusions.
A very short story.
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