Question 1

Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement.
-My choice to work full time while attending college taught me to use my time wisely.

Accepted Answer

Thesis Statement: My choice to work full time while attending college taught me to use my time wisely.

Topic Sentences:
1. Balancing a full-time job and college coursework required me to prioritize my tasks and manage my time effectively.
2. Working full time while attending college forced me to develop strong time management skills in order to meet all of my responsibilities.
3. Juggling a job and college taught me the importance of efficient time management and the value of making the most of every moment.

Question 2

Write a thesis statement for the body paragraph topic sentences.
-Drunk drivers are responsible for one-third of all highway accidents.
Many people convicted of driving under the influence are repeat offenders.
Hundreds of lives are lost each month because of drinking and driving.

Accepted Answer

Thesis statement: The prevalence of drunk driving and the high rate of repeat offenders contribute to the alarming statistic that one-third of all highway accidents are caused by drunk drivers, resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives each month.

Question 3

There are ____ kinds of process essays.

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  five 
A)  four 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  five B

Question 4

Restate each thesis in a new way.
-Video games can teach children valuable lessons about life

Accepted Answer

A rephrased version of the thesis "Video

Question 5

A directional process essay tells the reader ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how to do something 
B)  an explanation of an activity 
C)  about an event 
D)  an opinion with supporting evidence 
A)  how to do something 
B)  an explanation of an activity 
C)  about an event 
D)  an opinion with supporting evidence

Question 6

When a writer uses the point-by-point pattern to organize a comparison or contrast essay, each ____ can explain one point of comparison or contrast.

Accepted Answer

A)  sentence 
B)  body paragraph 
C)  conclusion 
D)  introduction 
A)  sentence 
B)  body paragraph 
C)  conclusion 
D)  introduction

Question 7

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a comparison or contrast essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the thesis to make a statement about the items being compared or contrasted. 
B)  Use the emphatic method of organization. 
C)  Use the point-by-point method of organization. 
D)  Use the points of comparison or contrast to organize body paragraphs. 
A)  Use the thesis to make a statement about the items being compared or contrasted. 
B)  Use the emphatic method of organization. 
C)  Use the point-by-point method of organization. 
D)  Use the points of comparison or contrast to organize body paragraphs.

Question 8

When a student is writing a descriptive essay, it is important to____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decide on a clear order 
B)  use many specific details 
C)  relate to the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch (or texture), and smell. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  decide on a clear order 
B)  use many specific details 
C)  relate to the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch (or texture), and smell. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

When writing a description essay, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a dominant impression 
B)  use few specific details 
C)  order of details is not important 
D)  transitions are not needed 
A)  develop a dominant impression 
B)  use few specific details 
C)  order of details is not important 
D)  transitions are not needed

Question 10

Divide a narrative essay into ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a body paragraph for every event that happens 
B)  several points 
C)  clear stages 
D)  body paragraphs that are equal in length 
A)  a body paragraph for every event that happens 
B)  several points 
C)  clear stages 
D)  body paragraphs that are equal in length

Question 11

One way to get started on a comparison or contrast essay is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  list as many differences or similarities as you can for one topic 
B)  put events in chronological order 
C)  develop a list of transitions 
D)  list "pros" and "cons" for a topic of debate 
A)  list as many differences or similarities as you can for one topic 
B)  put events in chronological order 
C)  develop a list of transitions 
D)  list "pros" and "cons" for a topic of debate

Question 12

Restate each thesis in a new way.
-College is the ideal place to try new things.

Accepted Answer

A rephrased version of the the

Question 13

Write a thesis statement for the body paragraph topic sentences.
-Rottweilers make great guard dogs.
Contrary to popular belief, the dogs are good playmates for children.
Rottweilers can be trained to perform numerous services.

Accepted Answer

Thesis statement: Rottweilers

Question 14

A narrative essay ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  makes a point 
B)  tells a story 
C)  develops a thought 
D)  defends a position 
A)  makes a point 
B)  tells a story 
C)  develops a thought 
D)  defends a position

Question 15

Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement.
-Our town needs to build a new public library.

Accepted Answer

Thesis Statement: Our town needs to buil

Question 16

For illustration essays, use ____ to support a general statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific examples 
B)  general statements 
C)  topics 
D)  broad examples 
A)  specific examples 
B)  general statements 
C)  topics 
D)  broad examples

Exam 12: Different Essay Patterns: Part I

Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement. -My choice to work full time while attending college taught me to use my time wisely.

Write a thesis statement for the body paragraph topic sentences. -Drunk drivers are responsible for one-third of all highway accidents. Many people convicted of driving under the influence are repeat offenders. Hundreds of lives are lost each month because of drinking and driving.

There are ____ kinds of process essays.

Restate each thesis in a new way. -Video games can teach children valuable lessons about life

A directional process essay tells the reader ____.

When a writer uses the point-by-point pattern to organize a comparison or contrast essay, each ____ can explain one point of comparison or contrast.

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a comparison or contrast essay?

When a student is writing a descriptive essay, it is important to____.

When writing a description essay, ____.

Divide a narrative essay into ____.

One way to get started on a comparison or contrast essay is to ____.

Restate each thesis in a new way. -College is the ideal place to try new things.

Write a thesis statement for the body paragraph topic sentences. -Rottweilers make great guard dogs. Contrary to popular belief, the dogs are good playmates for children. Rottweilers can be trained to perform numerous services.

A narrative essay ____.

Write three topic sentences for each thesis statement. -Our town needs to build a new public library.

For illustration essays, use ____ to support a general statement.

Writing a Paragraph

Illustration

Description

Narration

Process

Comparison or Contrast

Classification

Definition

Cause and Effect

Argument

Writing an Essay

Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Using Research to Strengthen Essays

Writing From Reading

The Simple Sentence

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Using Parallelism in Sentences

Using Adjectives and Adverbs

Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Using Verbs Correctly

Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Punctuation

Spelling

Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Word Choice

Sentence Variety

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