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    Test Bank For Along These Lines Writing Paragraphs and Essays Eighth Edition John Sheridan Biays, Broward College Carol Wershoven, Palm Beach State College Prepared by Paula Bryant Bonilla, MA

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    iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Tests Chapter 1 Writing a Paragraph......................................................................................................1 Chapter 2 Illustration ...................................................................................................................6 Chapter 3 Description ................................................................................................................ 11 Chapter 4 Narration ................................................................................................................... 16 Chapter 5 Process ...................................................................................................................... 21 Chapter 6 Compare and Contrast ................................................................................................ 26 Chapter 7 Classification ............................................................................................................. 31 Chapter 8 Definition .................................................................................................................. 36 Chapter 9 Cause and Effect ........................................................................................................ 39 Chapter 10 Argument................................................................................................................. 44 Chapter 11 Writing an Essay ...................................................................................................... 50 Chapter 12 Different Essay Patterns: Part 1 ................................................................................. 55 Chapter 13 Different Essay Patterns: Part 2 ................................................................................. 58 Chapter 14 Using Research to Strengthen Essays......................................................................... 60 Chapter 15 Writing from Reading ............................................................................................... 65 Chapter 16 The Simple Sentence ................................................................................................ 69 Chapter 17 Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination ................................................................ 73 Chapter 18 Avoiding Run-ons and Comma Splices ...................................................................... 75 Chapter 19 Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination............................................................... 79 Chapter 20 Avoiding Sentence Fragments ................................................................................... 83 Chapter 21 Using Parallelism in Sentences .................................................................................. 86 Chapter 22 Using Adjectives and Adverbs................................................................................... 92 Chapter 23 Correcting Problems with Modifiers .......................................................................... 97 Chapter 24 Using Verbs Correctly: Standard Verb Forms, Irregular Verbs, Consistency, and Voice................................................................................................................................ 101 Chapter 25 Making Subjects and Verbs Agree........................................................................... 105 Chapter 26 Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference............................................... 108 Chapter 27 Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case ..................................................... 111 Chapter 28 Punctuation ............................................................................................................ 115 Chapter 29 Spelling ................................................................................................................ 119 Chapter 30 Words That Sound Alike/Look Alike ....................................................................... 123 Chapter 31 Word Choice .......................................................................................................... 126 Chapter 32 Sentence Variety .................................................................................................... 129 Chapter Test Answer Key ...................................................................................................... 132 Peer-Review Forms………………………………………………………………………………………………151

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    1 Chapter 1, Test A Writing a Paragraph Select the correct answer. 1. Regularly writing down your experiences, reactions, and observations is ____. a) freewriting b) mapping c) brainstorming d) keeping a journal 2. The ____ summarizes the details in the paragraph. a) topic sentence b) topic c) outline d) map 3. The ____ is a plan to help you stay focused in your writing. a) map b) journal entry c) topic d) outline 4. What order is most commonly used when arguing a point? a) time order b) space order c) emphatic order d) step-by-step order 5. ____ means rewriting the draft of the paragraph to make changes in the structure and the order of sentences and content. a) Revising b) Editing and proofreading c) Mapping d) Freewriting 6. ____ includes making changes in the choice of words, in the selection of details, in punctuation, and in the patterns and kinds of sentences. a) Brainstorming b) Freewriting

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    2 c) Editing and proofreading d) Drafting and revising 7. The ____ stage involves checking for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format. a) planning b) mapping c) prewriting d) editing and proofreading 8. When writing about an event, use ____ order. a) time b) emphatic c) space d) step-by-step 9. If you are describing a room, you might use ____ order. a) time b) emphatic c) space d) step-by-step order 10. ____ means that all the details relate to the topic sentence. a) Support b) Unity c) Coherence d) Brainstorming 11. You can use your ____ to create a first draft of your paragraph. a) details b) coherence c) outline d) editing and proofreading 12. When ____, give yourself 15 minutes to write whatever comes to mind on your subject without stopping. a) brainstorming b) keeping a journal c) mapping d) freewriting 13. ____ includes asking yourself if you need to add any details to your paragraph.

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    3 a) Revising b) Brainstorming c) Prewriting d) Planning 14. ____ includes checking to see if your choice of words is appropriate throughout. a) Prewriting b) Planning c) Drafting and revising d) Editing and proofreading 15. ____ refers to generating and developing ideas for the paragraph. a) Prewriting b) Planning c) Drafting and revising d) Editing and proofreading

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    4 Chapter 1, Test B Writing a Paragraph I. Label the following topic sentences: OK – good topic sentence N – too narrow B – too broad A – announcement 1. ____ This essay is about the recent hurricane. 2. ____ My neighborhood changed a great deal. 3. ____ Jack likes oatmeal cookies. 4. ____ Philip is an avid sportsman. 5. ____ I live 30 minutes from my job. 6. ____ Our neighbors recycle cans and bottles. 7. ____ Vegetables are a source of vitamins. 8. ____ The Internet provides useful information. 9. ____ The subject of my paragraph will be texting. 10. ____ The college’s strict attendance policy causes problems for students. II. Put an X beside details that do not support the topic sentence. 11. Topic sentence: A birthday party requires careful planning. ____ Invitations must be sent. ____ The hosts must prepare a menu and go shopping. ____ Some guests do not bring gifts. ____ Entertainment for the guests must be considered. ____ The hosts are not always shown appreciation for their hard work. ____ The guest list needs to be created. ____ Guests expect colorful decorations.

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    5 III. The following list contains topics and topic sentences. Label topics T; label topic sentences TS . 12. a.____ How to form a study group. b.____ My graduation day. c.____ Valuable items can be discovered at garage sales. d.____ Three warning signs of alcoholism. e.____ Attending college provides several ways to meet people. IV. Add three details to support the topic sentence. Topic sentence: Numerous sounds can be heard in the mall during the holiday shopping rush. 13._____________________________________________________________ 14.______________________________________________________________ 15.______________________________________________________________

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    6 Chapter 2, Test A Illustration I. Select the correct answer. 1. A good prewriting technique for creating a topic sentence for an illustration paragraph is ____. a) circling sense details b) arranging details in emphatic order c) making an announcement d) looking for related ideas in a freewrite 2. Illustration uses ____ examples to support a general point. a) broad b) transitional c) specific d) visual 3. Which of the following specific examples does not illustrate this general statement? Getting involved in a club or organization on campus is easy. a) Students can sign up for activities at a booth during the first week of the semester. b) Students can drop in on a meeting and introduce themselves. c) Students can check out posters or flyers to learn about upcoming events. d) Students who get involved in a club or organization are more likely to graduate. 4. In an illustration paragraph, you support a ____ with specific examples. a) general statement b) journal entry c) list of ideas d) draft 5. ____ are words, phrases, or sentences that connect one idea to another. a) Specific statements b) Transitions c) General statements d) Topics 6. When you plan your outline for an illustration paragraph, it is most important to keep your ____ in mind. a) transitions

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    7 b) spelling c) topic sentence d) broad topic 7. Which of the following examples does not support this general statement? Our neighbors showed my family how much they cared when our home was destroyed by a fire. a) We have several generous neighbors. b) Ms. Jones cooked meals for us each day. c) The Williams family let us sleep in their guest bedroom. d) Mr. Parker supplied lumber to rebuild our house. 8. Which of the following is not an effective transition for an illustration paragraph? a) for example b) such as c) in addition d) immediately 9. Which of the following is not an important question you should consider when drafting and revising an illustration paragraph? a) Are any words redundant? b) Do I need more or better transitions? c) Should some of the details be more specific? d) Should I add more details to support my points? II. Add three appropriate details that support the following topic sentences. 10. Many people get nervous when they must speak to a large audience. a) _________________________________________________ b) _________________________________________________ c) _________________________________________________ 11. Planning a vacation can be stressful. a) _________________________________________________ b) _________________________________________________

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    8 c) _________________________________________________ 12. Listening to music is a great way to relax. a) _________________________________________________ b) _________________________________________________ c) _________________________________________________ III. Write journal entries using illustration. 13. What does it mean to be a successful _____________________________________? Fill in the blank to answer the question, and then give examples to support your point. 14. What should a new ______________ know about ___________________________? Fill in the blanks to answer the question, and the give examples to support your point.

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    9 Chapter 2, Test B Illustration I. Create four specific examples for each broad statement. Smartphones have become a necessity in many people’s lives. 1. _________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________ The mall is more than just a place to shop. 5. __________________________________________________ 6. __________________________________________________ 7. __________________________________________________ 8. __________________________________________________ The student body on college campuses has become quite diverse. 9. __________________________________________________ 10. __________________________________________________ 11. __________________________________________________ 12. __________________________________________________ II. Create a topic sentence for each group of details. 13. _________________________________________________ My daughter is involved in several sports with practice after school. My husband works late almost every day. The baby usually takes a nap just before dark. I am exhausted after working all day, so I go to bed early.

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    10 The family eats together only during holidays and special occasions. 14. __________________________________________________ Many colleges offer voice lessons. Students can take beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano lessons. Students receive college credit for performing in the marching band. The most talented singers may audition for the college choir. The pep band travels with the athletes and performs at games. Musicians represent the college in parades and other special events. III. Add three details to each topic sentence for an illustration paragraph. Social networking sites can be a source of valuable information. 15. __________________________________________________ 16 __________________________________________________ 17. __________________________________________________ Social networking sites can be a negative influence for some people. 18. __________________________________________________ 19. __________________________________________________ 20. __________________________________________________

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    11 Chapter 3, Test A Description I. Select the correct answer. 1. If a word or phrase is specific, it is ____. a) exact and precise b) fuzzy c) vague d) general 2. In description, writers use specific words and phrases because ____. a) doing so helps the reader see what is being described b) doing so helps the reader understand why something happened c) they prefer to be vague and let readers use their imaginations d) they want to avoid creating a dominant impression 3. Which of the following would not be a good specific word to describe the general term building ? a) castle b) hut c) structure d) mansion 4. Description shows a reader ____. a) how a process is completed b) what a person, place, thing, or situation is like c) what category something is grouped under d) what caused something to happen 5. The main point of a description is the _____. a) dominant impression b) sense word c) spatial position d) time sequence 6. _____ means to organize descriptions from first to last. a) Spatial position b) Time sequence c) Similar types

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    12 d) Sensory relation 7. When a writer asks “What type?” or “How?” about a general word, he or she can come up with a _____. a) sense detail b) dominant impression c) more specific word d) logical order 8. If your descriptive paragraph on an amusement park talks all about the rides, then all about the food, then all about the souvenir shops, then you are using a _____ order. a) spatial position b) time sequence c) similar types d) sensory relation 9. Which of the following is not a type of sense detail? a) colors b) texture c) odors d) causes 10. Which of the following is not an effective detail to explain and support this dominant impression: The professor seemed friendly. a) She made eye contact with students and smiled as they walked in. b) She chatted with students individually before and after class. c) She began the first class meeting by sharing a few personal details about herself. d) She carried a canvas bag stuffed with books and papers. 11. Which of the following is not an effective transition for a description paragraph? a) in contrast b) nearby c) for this reason d) beneath 12. Which of the following is not an effective transition for a description paragraph? a) consequently b) also c) similarly d) next to

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