Test Bank for Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays, 8th Edition

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Test BankForAlong These LinesWriting Paragraphs and EssaysEighth EditionJohn Sheridan Biays,Broward CollegeCarol Wershoven,Palm Beach State CollegePrepared byPaula Bryant Bonilla, MA

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

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1Chapter 1, Test AWriting a ParagraphSelect the correct answer.1.Regularly writing down your experiences, reactions, and observations is ____.a)freewritingb)mappingc)brainstormingd)keeping a journal2.The ____ summarizes the details in the paragraph.a)topic sentenceb)topicc)outlined)map3.The ____ is a plan to help you stay focused in your writing.a)mapb)journal entryc)topicd)outline4.What order is most commonly used when arguing a point?a)time orderb)space orderc)emphatic orderd)step-by-step order5.____ means rewriting the draft of the paragraph to make changes in the structure and theorder of sentences and content.a)Revisingb)Editing and proofreadingc)Mappingd)Freewriting6.____ includes making changes in the choice of words, in the selection of details, inpunctuation, and in the patterns and kinds of sentences.a)Brainstormingb)Freewriting

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2c)Editing and proofreadingd)Drafting and revising7.The ____ stage involves checking for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.a)planningb)mappingc)prewritingd)editing and proofreading8.When writing about an event, use ____ order.a)timeb)emphaticc)spaced)step-by-step9.If you are describing a room, you might use ____ order.a)timeb)emphaticc)spaced)step-by-step order10.____ means that all the details relate to the topic sentence.a)Supportb)Unityc)Coherenced)Brainstorming11.You can use your ____ to create a first draft of your paragraph.a)detailsb)coherencec)outlined)editing and proofreading12.When ____, give yourself 15 minutes to write whatever comes to mind on your subjectwithout stopping.a)brainstormingb)keeping a journalc)mappingd)freewriting13.____ includes asking yourself if you need to add any details to your paragraph.

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3a)Revisingb)Brainstormingc)Prewritingd)Planning14.____includes checking to see if your choice of words is appropriate throughout.a)Prewritingb)Planningc)Drafting and revisingd)Editing and proofreading15.____ refers to generating and developing ideas for the paragraph.a)Prewritingb)Planningc)Drafting and revisingd)Editing and proofreading

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4Chapter 1, Test BWriting a ParagraphI.Label the following topic sentences:OK – good topic sentenceN – too narrowB – too broadA – announcement1.____ 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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5III.The following list contains topics and topic sentences. Label topics T; label topicsentences 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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6Chapter 2, Test AIllustrationI.Select the correct answer.1.A good prewriting technique for creating a topic sentence for an illustration paragraph is____.a)circling sense detailsb)arranging details in emphatic orderc)making an announcementd)looking for related ideas in a freewrite2.Illustration uses ____ examples to support a general point.a)broadb)transitionalc)specificd)visual3.Which of the following specific examples doesnotillustrate 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 statementb)journal entryc)list of ideasd)draft5.____ are words, phrases, or sentences that connect one idea to another.a)Specific statementsb)Transitionsc)General statementsd)Topics6.When you plan your outline for an illustration paragraph, it is most important to keep your____ in mind.a)transitions

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7b)spellingc)topic sentenced)broad topic7.Which of the following examples does not support this general statement?Our neighborsshowed 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 isnotan effective transition for an illustration paragraph?a)for exampleb)such asc)in additiond)immediately9.Which of the following isnotan important question you should consider when drafting andrevising 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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8c)_________________________________________________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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9Chapter 2, Test BIllustrationI.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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10The 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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11Chapter 3, Test ADescriptionI.Select the correct answer.1.If a word or phrase is specific, it is ____.a)exact and preciseb)fuzzyc)vagued)general2.In description, writers use specific words and phrases because ____.a)doing so helps the reader see what is being describedb)doing so helps the reader understand why something happenedc)they prefer to be vague and let readers use their imaginationsd)they want to avoid creating a dominant impression3.Which of the following wouldnotbe a good specific word to describe the general termbuilding?a)castleb)hutc)structured)mansion4.Description shows a reader ____.a)how a process is completedb)what a person, place, thing, or situation is likec)what category something is grouped underd)what caused something to happen5.The main point of a description is the _____.a)dominant impressionb)sense wordc)spatial positiond)time sequence6._____ means to organize descriptions from first to last.a)Spatial positionb)Time sequencec)Similar types

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12d)Sensory relation7.When a writer asks “What type?” or “How?” about a general word, he or she can come upwith a _____.a)sense detailb)dominant impressionc)more specific wordd)logical order8.If your descriptive paragraph on an amusement park talks all about the rides, then allabout the food, then all about the souvenir shops, then you are using a _____ order.a)spatial positionb)time sequencec)similar typesd)sensory relation9.Which of the following isnota type of sense detail?a)colorsb)texturec)odorsd)causes10.Which of the following isnotan effective detail to explain and support this dominantimpression: 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 isnotan effective transition for a description paragraph?a)in contrastb)nearbyc)for this reasond)beneath12.Which of the following isnotan effective transition for a description paragraph?a)consequentlyb)alsoc)similarlyd)next to

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