Question 1

Identify which option corrects the word choice errors in the following sentence: Car insurance is now required in every state.

Accepted Answer

A)  Needless to say, in this day and age, car insurance is a must-have in all fifty states. 
B)  These days, all drivers in all states must be able to prove that they have insurance for each and every one of their cars. 
C)  There are no errors. 
A)  Needless to say, in this day and age, car insurance is a must-have in all fifty states. 
B)  These days, all drivers in all states must be able to prove that they have insurance for each and every one of their cars. 
C)  There are no errors.

Question 2

Identify which option corrects the word choice errors in the following sentence:
I am attempting to find an automotive vehicle that is big in size but cheap on gas.

Accepted Answer

A)  I'm looking for a large car that is fuel efficient. 
B)  At the present time, I am in the process of locating an automobile that is big without being a gas guzzler. 
C)  There are no errors. 
A)  I'm looking for a large car that is fuel efficient. 
B)  At the present time, I am in the process of locating an automobile that is big without being a gas guzzler. 
C)  There are no errors.

Question 3

If you want to communicate clearly with sharp images, you should choose specific words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Identify which option corrects the word choice errors in the following sentences:
Did the frog dissection totally gross you out? I just knew I was gonna hurl right then and there.

Accepted Answer

A)  Did the frog dissection make you feel sick to your stomach? I was so scared I was going to barf. 
B)  Did the frog dissection make you sick? I was afraid that I would throw up. 
C)  There are no errors. 
A)  Did the frog dissection make you feel sick to your stomach? I was so scared I was going to barf. 
B)  Did the frog dissection make you sick? I was afraid that I would throw up. 
C)  There are no errors.

Question 5

You should use forms of to be, to do, to have, to make, and to get as much as possible; these verbs are some of the most energetic verbs in the English language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is no such thing as too many examples or explanations. When it comes to writing, more is always better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a redundant expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  important essentials 
B)  every one 
C)  past history 
D)  sum total 
A)  important essentials 
B)  every one 
C)  past history 
D)  sum total

Question 8

The word because is preferred over the phrase due to the fact that.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not an empty or padded expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  suddenly 
B)  regardless of the fact that 
C)  in the final analysis 
D)  at the present time 
A)  suddenly 
B)  regardless of the fact that 
C)  in the final analysis 
D)  at the present time

Question 10

As you write, you should use words like extremely, definitely, and very as often as possible because they will intensify your description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Introducing the Paragraph

Identify which option corrects the word choice errors in the following sentence: Car insurance is now required in every state.

Identify which option corrects the word choice errors in the following sentence: I am attempting to find an automotive vehicle that is big in size but cheap on gas.

If you want to communicate clearly with sharp images, you should choose specific words.

Identify which option corrects the word choice errors in the following sentences: Did the frog dissection totally gross you out? I just knew I was gonna hurl right then and there.

You should use forms of to be, to do, to have, to make, and to get as much as possible; these verbs are some of the most energetic verbs in the English language.

There is no such thing as too many examples or explanations. When it comes to writing, more is always better.

Which of the following is not a redundant expression?

The word because is preferred over the phrase due to the fact that.

Which of the following is not an empty or padded expression?

As you write, you should use words like extremely, definitely, and very as often as possible because they will intensify your description.

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Writing Persuasively Argument

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