Test Bank for Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs & Short Essays, 7th Edition

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Test BankForWordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphsand Short EssaysSeventh EditionPamela Arlov,Middle Georgia State CollegePrepared byDarcie KinsellaPortland Community CollegeSusan Booth LarsonPortland Community CollegePamela ArlovMiddle Georgia State College

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iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSChapter TestsChapter 11Chapter 24Chapter 37Chapter 410Chapter 513Chapter 616Chapter 720Chapter 824Chapter 927Chapter 1030Chapter 1134Chapter 1237Chapter 1339Chapter 1441Chapter 1543Chapter 1647Chapter 1751Chapter 1854Chapter 1956Chapter 2058Chapter 2160Chapter 2264

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ivChapter 2367Chapter 2470Chapter 2572Chapter 2675Chapter 2778Chapter 2880Grammar Pretest83Grammar Posttest90Chapter Test Answer Key98Pretest Answer Key118Posttest Answer Key119

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1Chapter 1, Test 1The Writing Process1.Put the following steps in the writing process in order:drafting, planning,proofreading, revising, prewriting2.Which step is the “thinking” step?3.Which step involves making major changes in content and organization?4.Which step involves writing a topic sentence?5.What is the meaning of the Latin root of the word “revise”?6.Which step of the writing process involves correcting grammar and spelling?7.Is the writing process sequential or repetitive?Explain.8.What kind of help might you expect to get from a writing group?9.What does it mean to have a “right-brained” or “holistic” thinking style?10.Name one specific tip for “right-brained” writers.

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2Chapter 1, Test 2The Writing Process1.Which step in the writing process is the “thinking” step?a)planningb)proofreadingc)prewritingd)revising2.Which step in the writing process involves correcting grammar, spelling, andpunctuation?a)planningb)draftingc)proofreadingd)revising3.Which step in the writing process involves making major changes in content andorganization?a)planningb)draftingc)proofreadingd)revising4.Which step in the writing process involves writing a topic sentence?a)planningb)draftingc)proofreadingd)revising5.The steps in the writing process go in the following order:a)prewriting, drafting, revising, planning, proofreadingb)prewriting, planning, drafting, revising, proofreadingc)planning, prewriting, drafting, proofreading, revisingd)planning, prewriting, revising, drafting, proofreading6.A writing group can help a writer witha)grammar and punctuation.

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3b)development of ideas.c)focusing on the requirements of the assignment.d)all of the above.7.A writing group should be consulteda)before prewriting.b)immediately after prewriting.c)when the writer has completed a rough draft.d)when the final paper is complete.8.“Revising” literally meansa)repeating.b)writing again.c)writing correctly.d)seeing again.9.“Right-brained” thinkersa)can’t use the writing process.b)focus on details.c)are poor writers.d)see the “big picture.”10.Right-brained writers shoulda)follow the writing process exactly in order.b)write during their most creative times of day.c)write in a silent atmosphere.d)write by hand rather than on a computer.

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4Chapter 2, Test 1Preparing to Write1.What causes writer’s block?2.How does prewriting protect a writer against writer’s block?3.What is the main goal of prewriting?4.What is brainstorming?5.What is freewriting?6.What is “invisible writing”?7.What is clustering?8.Which technique is designed to use both the right and left sides of the brain?9.What is outlining?10.What is the benefit of keeping a journal?

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5Chapter 2, Test 2Preparing to Write1.A writer should use prewriting toa)generate ideas.b)prevent writer’s block.c)sort out some thoughts on the topic.d)all of the above.2.The goal of prewriting is toa)get as many ideas as possible on paper.b)select which ideas are good or useful.c)complete a solid rough draft.d)think about a topic before writing anything down.3.Brainstorming involvesa)making a list.b)drawing.c)using a computer.d)meeting with a group.4.Freewriting involves writinga)with no punctuation.b)in a smooth, logical sequence.c)a numbered list of ideas.d)nonstop for a short period of time.5.Invisible writing involvesa)thinking or talking about your topic without writing.b)writing on a computer with the monitor turned off.c)talking rather than writing.d)writing in a journal.6.Clustering involvesa)putting ideas in circles connected by lines.b)making two lists: pros and cons.

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6c)creating lists of subtopics.d)sketching pictures of your ideas.7.The prewriting method that involves both the right and left hemispheres of the brainisa)brainstorming.b)freewriting.c)invisible writing.d)clustering.8.When prewriting, you should be most concerned witha)the quality of ideas.b)the quantity of ideas.c)organization.d)grammar and punctuation.9.Outlining is helpful toa)practice Roman numerals.b)think of new ideas.c)organize your thoughts.d)describe your specific details.10.Outlining is usually donea)before prewriting.b)during brainstorming, freewriting, or clustering.c)as the last step in prewriting.d)after the first draft.

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7Chapter 3, Test 1Writing Paragraphs: Direction1.If a paragraph has a strong topic sentence and the course of the paragraph stays true tothat sentence, then the paragraph has ___________________________.2.A topic sentence does two things.It tells the __________________________ of theparagraph, and it makes a _____________________ about the topic.3.A topic sentence also outlines the ____________________ that the paragraph willcover.For #4–#9, label each topic sentence TB (too broad), TN (too narrow), or TS (topicsentence).__________4. People listen to music all over the world.__________5. A person’s preference in music can tell you something about him or her.__________6. My brother listens to rap music.__________7. Most people I know own microwaves.__________8. Technology has changed the way college students do their schoolwork.__________9. Technology is everywhere in our lives.10. Where should a topic sentence usually go?

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8Chapter 3, Test 2Writing Paragraphs: Direction1.A topic sentence should usually comea)at the very beginning of the paragraph.b)after an introductory statement.c)either at the very beginning or after an introductory statement.d)at the end of the paragraph.2.A paragraph that has a good topic sentence and adheres to it hasa)direction.b)unity.c)coherence.d)support.3.A topic sentence tells the general topic anda)the first supporting point.b)all of the supporting points.c)the writer’s point or attitude about the topic.d)nothing else.4.Pick the best ending for the following topic sentence: Saving moneya)is done by some, but not by others.b)is the topic of my paragraph.c)can be looked at differently by different people.d)is a habit that people need to practice daily.For #5–#10, choose whether each sentence is a good topic sentence, too broad, or toonarrow.5.I take aspirin when I have a headache.a)Good topic sentenceb)Too broadc)Too narrow

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96.Over-the-counter medications make our daily lives more comfortable.a)Good topic sentenceb)Too broadc)Too narrow7.Advances in medicine have changed all our lives.a)Good topic sentenceb)Too broadc)Too narrow8.Basketball is a healthy hobby.a)Good topic sentenceb)Too broadc)Too narrow9.Sports are very popular.a)Good topic sentenceb)Too broadc)Too narrow10.My father plays basketball at the YMCA twice a week.a)Good topic sentenceb)Too broadc)Too narrow

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10Chapter 4, Test 1Writing Paragraphs: SupportRewrite the following sentences, making the italicized words morespecific.1.She picked upa bookand began skimming forthe information she wanted.2.My brother, for example,leaves the houseanddrives awaywhen he gets mad.3.Some employeeswhere I workare alwaysdoing other things besides working.4.I came to college tolearn new skillsandhave a better life.5.He was anold manwearingold clothes.6.She was agood woman, and everyoneliked her a lot.7.Theycameinto the room at the last minute andsatin two chairs in the back row.8.Istatedthat it was an emergency, and hestatedthat everything would be okay.9.He is abig manwith abad attitude.10.The daywent byas Ilookedat the phone, waiting for it to ring.

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11Chapter 4, Test 2Writing Paragraphs: SupportChoose the sentence from each pair that has the bestspecific supportfor the topicsentence.1.Topic:It was a difficult winter.a)There was rain, snow, ice, or hail almost every week.b)During the month of December alone, there were two snowstorms that eachleft more than ten inches of snow and knocked down power lines.2.Topic:He is ambitious.a)Last week, he offered to take care of his boss’ correspondence while his bosswas out of town, in addition to his regular duties.b)He wants to be successful, and he will do anything to prove himself.3.Topic:She has terrible temper tantrums.a)She yells, destroys property, and hurts people.b)Yesterday she called her mother a witch and threw two glasses at her,smashing them both.4.Topic:Cats can be a comfort to their owners.a)Cats can improve people’s health and mood, making them feel better.b)Studies show that petting a cat for five minutes can significantly lower aperson’s blood pressure.5.Topic:Going to the movies is expensive.a)A ticket costs around $8, and a small popcorn or soda may cost up to $3.b)There is the cost of the movie tickets themselves, and the additional cost ofpopcorn or soda.6.Topic:The weather was terrible.a)It was raining very hard, and it was chilly, as well.b)The rain drummed heavily on the roof, and a skim of ice formed at the edgesof puddles.7.Topic:He was ashamed of his brother.

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12a)He looked as if he didn’t like what he saw.b)He glowered at his brother with fierce disgust.8.Topic:The history test was difficult.a)The test covered every historical event since America became a country in1776.b)The test covered pretty much everything we had studied in class all semester.9.Topic:The economy was failing.a)The stock market was doing rather poorly.b)The stock market was down over 700 points for the year.10.Topic:The food was spicy.a)The food she served was full of different kinds of spices.b)The red pepper in the gumbo burned my mouth.

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