Exam 42: Some Guidelines for Students of English as a Second Language.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Do you have a flat bicycle tire? (2) If so, then follow these easy steps and you'll be on your way in no time. (3) First, remove the flat tire from its frame. (4) Make sure all the air is out of the tire (5) Next, separate the tire from its rim (6) Carefully remove the tube from inside the tire (7) Once the tube is removed, patch it or start with a new tube (8) Then inspect the inside of the rim for thorns, sticks, pebbles, or anything else that might cause a puncture (9) Now you're ready to insert the tire back inside the rim (10)After pushing the tire back into the rim, make sure the tube is completely inside the tire (11)Inflate the new or patched tire (12)After you check for bulges or irregularities in the tire, it should be ready for use. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select "keep" or "drop" for each idea. Topic sentence: Modern fireworks have their origins in tenth-century Chinese pyrotechnics. The earliest forms of fireworks were Roman candles and fiery pinwheels.

Instructions: Read the essay that follows, written without proper paragraph breaks, and then answer the question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct answer. (1) Pele and Slouch, my two cats, are so unlike, it's a wonder that they get along (2) Pele is a short-haired, long-eared, slim but agile feline. (3) His color is silver gray. (4) Slouch, on the other hand, is a long-haired, short-eared, chubby, and clumsy cat (5) He is brown and gold (6) Pele has always been a very active cat (7) He will fetch a crumpled piece of paper as often as I can throw it (8) I've yet to tire him out (9) Jumping to a height of 3 feet is an effortless task for him, or so he makes it seem (10)His muscle coordination is something to see (11)If I throw a paper directly at him, he will sit back on his hind legs and catch it with his front paws (12)Whenever he gets tired of that, he just runs all over the apartment (13)With people, Pele is extremely gentle (14)Because Slouch didn't come along until Pele was ten months old, Pele got a lot of attention (15)He likes being held and petted (16)On occasion he will jump up next to a visitor with a crumpled piece of paper in his mouth, all primed for fun and games! (17) Slouch, on the contrary, is a lazy but unpredictable cat (18)His daily exercise consists of walking over to the dish where his food is kept (19)When he gets tired of that, he will just sit by the bowl as if he were waiting to get hungry (20)On those long days when the cat food loses its appeal, he will walk around, head bent down, sniffing the floor for imaginary food droppings. (21) His methodical and determined approach to this pastime reminds me of a cow grazing in the fields. (22) But people, beware: don't ever try to hold on to a piece of food while feeding Slouch. (23) He will claw wildly to get it. (24) I was told by his previous owner that he was the runt of the litter, often shoved aside by the larger cats. (25) Perhaps this accounts for his greedy and fearful hunger. (26) Contrary to what might be expected, Pele and Slouch are the best of friends. (27) I have seen Pele help Slouch with the laborious task of washing his long coat. (28) Once in a while, Slouch will join Pele in a game of slow tag, or perhaps they'll just lie together. (29) On sunny afternoons they often sit by the open window, sharing the weird smells drifting in on the breeze. (30) They seem to know they are like two children, each loved in a different way, but nevertheless loved. ¾ Angel Reyes, Student This essay should be broken into six paragraphs. Select the group of sentence numbers below that includes all first sentences of new paragraphs.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for errors in spelling and look-alikes/sound-alikes. Select the letter of the correct list of misspelled words. Finally, put your career ideas into action. Schedule time to talk with people who've worked in fields that interest you. If possible, shadow them at work so you can see what there jobs are really like.

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. People choose vegetarianism for a number of reason . Some people choose vegetarianism out of compassion for animals.

Instructions: Read the essay that follows, written without proper paragraph breaks, and then answer the question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct answer. (1) Pele and Slouch, my two cats, are so unlike, it's a wonder that they get along (2) Pele is a short-haired, long-eared, slim but agile feline. (3) His color is silver gray. (4) Slouch, on the other hand, is a long-haired, short-eared, chubby, and clumsy cat (5) He is brown and gold (6) Pele has always been a very active cat (7) He will fetch a crumpled piece of paper as often as I can throw it (8) I've yet to tire him out (9) Jumping to a height of 3 feet is an effortless task for him, or so he makes it seem (10)His muscle coordination is something to see (11)If I throw a paper directly at him, he will sit back on his hind legs and catch it with his front paws (12)Whenever he gets tired of that, he just runs all over the apartment (13)With people, Pele is extremely gentle (14)Because Slouch didn't come along until Pele was ten months old, Pele got a lot of attention (15)He likes being held and petted (16)On occasion he will jump up next to a visitor with a crumpled piece of paper in his mouth, all primed for fun and games! (17) Slouch, on the contrary, is a lazy but unpredictable cat (18)His daily exercise consists of walking over to the dish where his food is kept (19)When he gets tired of that, he will just sit by the bowl as if he were waiting to get hungry (20)On those long days when the cat food loses its appeal, he will walk around, head bent down, sniffing the floor for imaginary food droppings. (21) His methodical and determined approach to this pastime reminds me of a cow grazing in the fields. (22) But people, beware: don't ever try to hold on to a piece of food while feeding Slouch. (23) He will claw wildly to get it. (24) I was told by his previous owner that he was the runt of the litter, often shoved aside by the larger cats. (25) Perhaps this accounts for his greedy and fearful hunger. (26) Contrary to what might be expected, Pele and Slouch are the best of friends. (27) I have seen Pele help Slouch with the laborious task of washing his long coat. (28) Once in a while, Slouch will join Pele in a game of slow tag, or perhaps they'll just lie together. (29) On sunny afternoons they often sit by the open window, sharing the weird smells drifting in on the breeze. (30) They seem to know they are like two children, each loved in a different way, but nevertheless loved. ¾ Angel Reyes, Student Which of the following pairs of sentences include transitional expressions?

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The prewriting below is an example of Dec. 27. Today, I read in the newspaper that many states give written driver's license exams in several different languages, but nine states offer the test in English only, and other state legislatures have introduced bills to change to English only. So if you don't read English, you can't get a driver's license. I don't think that's fair. Some immigrants can speak enough English to get by but can't read it. They need a driver's license to be able to get to work, but they can't get one. This rule probably encourages people to drive without a license. Dec. 28. Tomorrow is my birthday. People have always asked me if it's a bummer having a birthday so close to Christmas, but I never minded. My mom and dad always made sure that I had a separate celebration. I admit, though, that in the past, one or two of my relatives have given me just one gift for both occasions!

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for errors in spelling and look-alikes/sound-alikes. Select the letter of the correct list of misspelled words. Prisoners who live in large groups may become more violent, an children in crowded play groups fight more often over toys.

Instructions: Read the essay that follows, written without proper paragraph breaks, and then answer the question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct answer. (1) Pele and Slouch, my two cats, are so unlike, it's a wonder that they get along (2) Pele is a short-haired, long-eared, slim but agile feline. (3) His color is silver gray. (4) Slouch, on the other hand, is a long-haired, short-eared, chubby, and clumsy cat (5) He is brown and gold (6) Pele has always been a very active cat (7) He will fetch a crumpled piece of paper as often as I can throw it (8) I've yet to tire him out (9) Jumping to a height of 3 feet is an effortless task for him, or so he makes it seem (10)His muscle coordination is something to see (11)If I throw a paper directly at him, he will sit back on his hind legs and catch it with his front paws (12)Whenever he gets tired of that, he just runs all over the apartment (13)With people, Pele is extremely gentle (14)Because Slouch didn't come along until Pele was ten months old, Pele got a lot of attention (15)He likes being held and petted (16)On occasion he will jump up next to a visitor with a crumpled piece of paper in his mouth, all primed for fun and games! (17) Slouch, on the contrary, is a lazy but unpredictable cat (18)His daily exercise consists of walking over to the dish where his food is kept (19)When he gets tired of that, he will just sit by the bowl as if he were waiting to get hungry (20)On those long days when the cat food loses its appeal, he will walk around, head bent down, sniffing the floor for imaginary food droppings. (21) His methodical and determined approach to this pastime reminds me of a cow grazing in the fields. (22) But people, beware: don't ever try to hold on to a piece of food while feeding Slouch. (23) He will claw wildly to get it. (24) I was told by his previous owner that he was the runt of the litter, often shoved aside by the larger cats. (25) Perhaps this accounts for his greedy and fearful hunger. (26) Contrary to what might be expected, Pele and Slouch are the best of friends. (27) I have seen Pele help Slouch with the laborious task of washing his long coat. (28) Once in a while, Slouch will join Pele in a game of slow tag, or perhaps they'll just lie together. (29) On sunny afternoons they often sit by the open window, sharing the weird smells drifting in on the breeze. (30) They seem to know they are like two children, each loved in a different way, but nevertheless loved. ¾ Angel Reyes, Student What is the thesis statement?

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select "keep" or "drop" for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Salt and pepper are the most common food seasonings.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for errors in spelling and look-alikes/sound-alikes. Select the letter of the correct list of misspelled words. The next step is to research careers that match your interests, abilities, and values. Visit the career center on your campus. Your college's resources may include printed materials, career councilors, workshops, computer programs to match a student's personality with certain jobs, and internships in feilds like engineering or publishing.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for errors in spelling and look-alikes/sound-alikes. Select the letter of the correct list of misspelled words. A little crowding might lift your spirits, but experts who have studyed the affects of crowds on people have found that students liveing in crowded dormitories become less friendly toward others.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Christopher Reeve's story includes an extraordinary twist of fate (2) This star played Superman, the fictional hero who inspired fans with his ability to overcome obstacles and save others from harm. (3) How ironic that in 1995, this Hollywood heartthrob was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse-jumping accident and came to personify that superhuman perseverance himself. (4) Before his accident, Reeve was not only a famous actor but a pianist, an athlete who performed his own film stunts, a pilot, and all-round outdoorsman (5) After being injured, he depended on a ventilator to breathe and operated his wheelchair by sipping or puffing on a straw (6) However, this brave man went on to direct and narrate award-winning films, write the best-selling autobiography Still Me , and inspire thousands of people through speeches and interviews (7) He also raised millions of dollars for research on spinal cord injuries (8) By the time he died in 2004, Christopher Reeve had become a hero of a different kind; his heroism depended not on physical strength but on courage, optimism, and a sense of purpose. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. Tattoos are permanent colored designs. That are made on the skin by puncturing the skin and inserting dyes into the holes.

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select "keep" or "drop" for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. He became more advanced and enjoyed the music.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. They used this soap for bathing and also to cleanse wounds.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. Unfortunately, it was so expensive in price that only royalty like kings and queens could afford it.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.In most states, before you can even think about voting, you have to register to vote. You can register in person by going to your local board of elections office, state department of motor vehicles, or other office or agency (such as the post office) designated as an official voter registration location in your state. However, one of the fastest and easiest ways to register is to go to the website RegistertoVote.org and complete three easy steps. First, you click on your state of residence. You will be taken to a page that lists your state's voter eligibility requirements and identifies registration deadlines. Next, you fill out the online voter registration form and click the "Get Registration Form" button. Finally, you download your completed form and follow the instructions to sign it and submit it to the appropriate state or local office for processing. Within a few weeks, you will receive confirmation of your registration. The purpose of this paragraph is to

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. Practiced at one time or another by most cultures, tattooing serve three main purposes.

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. Vegetarian diets can be classified into three groups, vegan, lactovegetarian, or lacto-ovovegetarian.