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

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 Turk or a Arab, on the other hand, just mentally "tunes out" if their is to much noise or to many people around.

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. Since crowds are a problem we all face sometimes, knowing how to balance time for ourselves and time with others is definitely an importent skill.

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) Have you ever wanted a huge party, puffy dress, and sparkling tiara? (2) If so, you just may be one of the millions of girls counting the days until their quinceañeras. (3) A quinceañera is an over-the-top, dramatic, and even funny celebration that occurs when a Hispanic girl turns fifteen, but a quinceañera is also an important event in the girl's life, marking her entry into adulthood. (4) Each girl puts her own stamp on the celebration, as several examples will show (5) One illustration of a memorable quinceañera was my cousin Cindy's three years ago (6) She constantly said she wanted something different from other quinceañeras (7) The first step was her custom-made invitations (8) Another component of the party was more like a fairytale (9) A wooden swan was constructed to lead her into the ballroom to perform her waltz (10)Luckily, her dress wasn't as outlandish as the swan (11)It was simple, but it was the centerpiece of the party (12)Many quinceañeras are lavish parties like my cousin's, but others focus on the occasion's meaning (13)My own quinceañera four years ago is an example (14)Despite its simplicity, it was an experience I'll never forget (15)My family came from far away to the event, and I felt special, knowing they were there to help me transition into adulthood (16)Even more special were my uncles' sincere speeches and my mother's proud and happy words (17)Yet, despite this joy, I felt a little sad: I was no longer a carefree girl as I would now have to take on some responsibilities (18)I was scared I would fail, but having my family there showed me the help I would have along the way (19)A third example is my little cousin, who is 11 years old but already halfway through planning her own quinceañera (20)She has already designed her own dress for the quinceañera and picked the location. (21) So far, she feels relaxed, but knowing how I felt during the first few months of planning, I wish her the best of luck. (22) I plan on helping her. (23) I already promised her a spa day before her party, but I hope the meaning of the occasion is what she appreciates the most, not the dress or shoes. (24) As you can see, a quinceañera is a pivotal experience in a Hispanic girl's life. (25) She learns there is more to life than clothes and gifts. (26) It's the togetherness of the family and determination that she learns about, two things Hispanics value highly. (27) After the party, we begin our adulthood, our entrance into the real world. (28) Somehow, we still manage to laugh and smile along the way. ¾ Diana Valtierra, Student What word or words in the thesis statement indicate the type of development used?

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. These needles had been dip in dyes of various colors.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Recent research shows that laughter improves health through its positive effects on stress hormones and boosting the immune system (2) Studies by Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan of Loma Linda University in California show that belly laughter reduces at least four hormones associated with high levels of stress. (3) Another beneficial effect of laughter, according to these researchers, is an increase in the body's natural ability to kill diseased cells. (4) Laughter seems to reduce pain, too (5) The Journal of Holistic Nursing reported that patients who were told jokes or watched comic videos after surgery perceived less pain than those who did not get a dose of humor (6) Consequently, experts recommend taking time to laugh each day, especially during stressful times like finals week. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) The bedroom had been carefully put in order (2) The two French windows to the left of the door sparkled with the sunlight reflected onto their clean glass panes. (3) Beneath each window was a carved honey-colored bookcase about three feet high and four feet wide. (4) Both bookcases contained neat rows of leather-bound books (5) Flush against the back wall stood a magnificent canopy bed covered with an eyelet comforter (6) Several eyelet-covered pillows were plumped at the head of the bed (7) Against the right wall was a carved writing table on which lay a neat stack of writing paper and a gold pen. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Investors should be familiar with three common kinds of investments (2) The first kind of investment is called a certificate of deposit, or CD. (3) It is the investment option with the least risk. (4) A CD loans your money to your bank for a specific period of time, during which your money collects interest (5) The second type of investment is a bond, a slightly less conservative way to invest money (6) With a bond, you invest your money in a business or in the government, which treats your investment as a loan (7) The third, and riskiest, type of investment of all is in stock (8) If you buy stock in a company, it means that you own a part of that company, however small (9) Your fortune will rise and fall with the profits and failures of the company (10)Each investment option has advantages and disadvantages (11)It is best to research all options before making your choice. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

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. Check your cupboards and refrigerator for old and rotting food.

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 title best captures the essay?

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Although separated by many years in age, Carolyn's father and her son are remarkably similar (2) A gray-haired elderly gentleman, Carolyn's father always carefully selects his clothing before he steps into the public view. (3) His greatest treat is to browse through encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs to absorb scraps of knowledge, minute facts, and out-of-the-way statistics. (4) At dinner, he enjoys surprising his family with the annual rainfall of Australia or the average length of the tiger shark (5) Billy, Carolyn's seven-year-old, also carefully surveys his clothing each morning to see what would best suit his mood (6) He too loves to read, but he confines himself to children's books on exotic lands (7) Just like his grandfather, at mealtime he parades his store of odd facts before the family, relishing the surprised looks on their faces (8) Maybe the old saying should be "Like grandfather, like grandson." Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentence(s)?

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. Wynton Marsalis is one of the finest trumpet players alive today.

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. Trumpets are made of brass.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. It may be, but results from two recent studies differ on this point and do not agree.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. It has not always been as obtainable and easy to get as it is today.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Achieving the position of attention ¾ a key position in all military movements ¾ is not as simple as most people think (2) To obtain this position, a person must first bring his or her heels together and in line, toes forming a forty-five degree angle. (3) The person then rests his or her weight equally on the heels of both feet and straightens the legs without locking the knees. (4) Next, he or she stands erect, hips level, chest lifted and arched, shoulders square and even (5) The head should be erect and square, eyes to the front, chin drawn in so that the head and neck are vertical (6) Finally, the arms should be straightened with fingers curled so that the tips of the thumbs are touching the index fingers (7) The thumb should rest along the seams of the pants (8) Like everything else in military life, the position of attention has a format that must be followed. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Judges can be divided, on the basis of their written opinions, into three categories: conservative, liberal, and centrist (2) Although all judges respect the law, conservative judges have an especially strong belief in the importance of the law and the history surrounding it. (3) They believe that real justice comes only from strictly applying the law to the facts of a case, whether or not the outcome seems fair to an individual. (4) On the other hand, liberal judges look beyond a rigid reading to the "spirit of the law" in their search for real justice in a case (5) They might broadly interpret the law in order to champion individual rights (6) The outcome of the case matters more to them than the letter of the law (7) Finally, centrist judges walk the middle ground between conservative and liberal (8) They do not apply the law as rigidly as conservative judges, yet they are not as willing as liberal judges to apply the law loosely (9) Having different types of judges helps balance our legal system; their differing views help protect both the law and individual rights. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Instructions: Each group of sentences below could be organized into and written as a paragraph. In each group, select the letter of the topic sentence. Which sentence is the topic sentence?

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. How do you feel when your in a crowd? Do you loose yourself in the noise and excitement of a football game or a concert?

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. I found these plates at Macy's.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) The chronograph is a watch that measures time in different ways (2) Its dial has two, three, or even four smaller subdials for this purpose. (3) A dial at the 9 o'clock mark might measure continuous seconds; one at six o'clock might count total hours up to twelve. (4) Specific features like these are useful to people who must measure time with great accuracy (5) The stopwatch dial, for example, is useful to athletes who must time and assess their performance (6) Another possible feature, the tachometer, can be used by race-car drivers to measure the speed of Formula One racers (7) The chronograph's radium dial with luminous numbers and hands is helpful to military personnel conducting operations at night (8) A waterproof version with rubber gasket rings can be used by divers who need to mark the tides (9) Because of the chronograph's fancy, technical details, these timepieces project an active, competent, outdoor image. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.