Question 1

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct response. ​
Many e-mail users receive annoying amounts of junk mail, or "spam." Experts recommend five ways to reduce the amount of spam in the in-box. First of all, an e-mail address should not be displayed in public. That includes in newsgroups, chat rooms, websites, or online services' membership directories. Second, computer users should check the privacy policy when they submit an address to a website to see if it allows the company to sell the address. Opting out of this provision, if possible, or deciding not to submit an address at all to a website that won't protect it are both good ways to prevent spam. Using two e-mail addresses, one for personal messages and one for newsgroups and chat rooms, is a third way to cut down on spam. A separate, disposable e-mail address can forward e-mail to a permanent account. When one of the disposable addresses begins to receive spam, it can be shut off without affecting the permanent address. Fourth, experts recommend using a unique e-mail address. The choice of e-mail addresses may affect the amount of spam received because spammers use "dictionary attacks" to sort through possible name combinations at large Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or e-mail services, hoping to find a valid address. Thus, a common name such as jdoe may get more spam than a more unique name like jd51x02oe. Fifth and finally,  most e-mail providers automatically filter spam into a bulk e-mail folder. These options should affect the choice of which provider to use.
The subject of this paragraph is

Accepted Answer

A)  e-mail. 
B)  the features of spam. 
C)  reducing spam e-mail messages.

Question 2

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the most appropriate choice for the blank. Subject: _______________________________________
Audience: people who need to lose weight
Purpose: to convince people to eat foods low in fat

Accepted Answer

A)  the drawbacks of being overweight 
B)  the causes of overeating 
C)  the benefits of a low-fat diet

Question 3

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the most appropriate choice for the blank. Subject: the traditional places for the participants in a wedding ceremony
Audience: the bride, the groom, and members of a wedding party
Purpose: _______________________________________

Accepted Answer

A)  to explain where participants should stand during the wedding ceremony 
B)  to persuade the bride and groom to get married in a church 
C)  to inform married couples about wedding traditions

Question 4

Select the correct answer for the following. Select the correct order for the steps in the writing process.

Accepted Answer

A)  rewriting, prewriting, writing 
B)  writing, prewriting, rewriting 
C)  prewriting, writing, rewriting

Question 5

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct response. ​
Casting a vote is really a series of steps, sometimes confusing to the first-time voter. A few weeks prior to an election, you must register to vote with your state election office. When you get to your polling place on Election Day, you will probably need to wait in line to check in. The poll worker will ask for your name to see if you're on the list of registered voters in your area. Depending on your area, you may be asked to show a valid photo ID with your name and address at which you are registered, or a photo ID and proof of residency (for example, a utility bill, pay stub, or other government document with your current address). After your residency has been confirmed, you will sign your name on a list. Next, a poll worker will show you to a small booth with a curtain or dividers, which keep your voting experience private. Then, depending on the state where you live, you will fill out a paper ballot, punch a card, or use an electronic voting machine to cast your vote. After explaining how you should mark your ballot or work the voting machine, the poll worker will leave you to make your selections. When you are finished, the poll worker may check your ballot to make sure that it correctly shows your votes and then have you place it in a sealed box. Finally, at the end of the day, your vote will be counted!
The subject of this paragraph is

Accepted Answer

A)  how to cast a vote. 
B)  how to register to vote. 
C)  how to work at the polls during an election.

Question 6

Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. The Fawcett MAP to better English skills stands for ________, Analysis, and Practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Model 
B)  Memorize 
C)  Mention

Question 7

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the most appropriate choice for the blank. Subject: ______________________________________
Audience: hikers who don't know much about plants
Purpose: to explain the identifying features of a poison ivy plant

Accepted Answer

A)  the benefits of hiking 
B)  recognizing poison ivy 
C)  reasons to avoid poison ivy

Question 8

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct response. ​
Casting a vote is really a series of steps, sometimes confusing to the first-time voter. A few weeks prior to an election, you must register to vote with your state election office. When you get to your polling place on Election Day, you will probably need to wait in line to check in. The poll worker will ask for your name to see if you're on the list of registered voters in your area. Depending on your area, you may be asked to show a valid photo ID with your name and address at which you are registered, or a photo ID and proof of residency (for example, a utility bill, pay stub, or other government document with your current address). After your residency has been confirmed, you will sign your name on a list. Next, a poll worker will show you to a small booth with a curtain or dividers, which keep your voting experience private. Then, depending on the state where you live, you will fill out a paper ballot, punch a card, or use an electronic voting machine to cast your vote. After explaining how you should mark your ballot or work the voting machine, the poll worker will leave you to make your selections. When you are finished, the poll worker may check your ballot to make sure that it correctly shows your votes and then have you place it in a sealed box. Finally, at the end of the day, your vote will be counted!
This paragraph was written for an audience of

Accepted Answer

A)  candidates running for office. 
B)  people who have never voted before. 
C)  new employees at polling places.

Question 9

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct response. ​
Casting a vote is really a series of steps, sometimes confusing to the first-time voter. A few weeks prior to an election, you must register to vote with your state election office. When you get to your polling place on Election Day, you will probably need to wait in line to check in. The poll worker will ask for your name to see if you're on the list of registered voters in your area. Depending on your area, you may be asked to show a valid photo ID with your name and address at which you are registered, or a photo ID and proof of residency (for example, a utility bill, pay stub, or other government document with your current address). After your residency has been confirmed, you will sign your name on a list. Next, a poll worker will show you to a small booth with a curtain or dividers, which keep your voting experience private. Then, depending on the state where you live, you will fill out a paper ballot, punch a card, or use an electronic voting machine to cast your vote. After explaining how you should mark your ballot or work the voting machine, the poll worker will leave you to make your selections. When you are finished, the poll worker may check your ballot to make sure that it correctly shows your votes and then have you place it in a sealed box. Finally, at the end of the day, your vote will be counted!
The purpose of this paragraph is to

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade readers about the importance of voting in elections. 
B)  inform readers about politics in America. 
C)  inform readers about the procedures involved in casting a vote.

Question 10

Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Arranging ideas in a plan or outline is a task that should be completed during which step of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  prewriting 
B)  writing 
C)  rewriting

Question 11

Select the correct answer for the following. Which of the following is NOT a strategy to practice active reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus and mute your cell phone to reduce distraction. 
B)  Annotate while you read. 
C)  Skip words you do not know.

Question 12

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the most appropriate choice for the blank. Subject: studying in a group versus studying alone
Audience: ____________________________________
Purpose: to convince readers that studying in a group is often better than studying alone

Accepted Answer

A)  college students 
B)  college graduates 
C)  college professors

Question 13

Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. What are you doing when you annotate a reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  reorganizing 
B)  scanning 
C)  jotting down notes

Question 14

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the most appropriate choice for the blank. Subject: the negative impact of TV violence on young children
Audience: _____________________________________
Purpose: to persuade readers to limit children's access to violent TV shows

Accepted Answer

A)  young children 
B)  parents 
C)  people who don't have children

Question 15

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct response. ​
By joining the army, your son or daughter can make a difference in the world and receive many benefits. First, by serving the country and protecting our freedoms, your son or daughter will be building a better future for others and for him- or herself-a future full of pride, honor, and opportunities. The benefits don't end there. No matter where your son's or daughter's interests lie, the Army offers expert training in a wide range of careers: 120 in the Army Reserve and 150 in active Army. Whether he or she chooses to explore a new career or strengthen a current one, hands-on experience will provide an edge. The Army also makes college affordable. Education can be costly, but the Army offers rich benefits that can significantly lessen the financial burden. These include offering money for college, college loan repayment programs and other academic incentives. In addition, your son or daughter will experience personal growth. By joining the Army, he or she will gain valuable interpersonal skills, such as teamwork, time management, problem-solving skills and professionalism. He or she will be challenged to accept a new sense of discipline and responsibility. Army training can turn your young adult into a Soldier. Fueled by honor, pride, ability and strength, he or she can achieve great things.
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Adapted from U.S. Army, http://www.goarmy.com/parents.html
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The purpose of this paragraph is to

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade young adults to join the Army. 
B)  persuade parents that the Army is a good career choice for their children. 
C)  assure new Army recruits that they made the right choice.

Question 16

Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Writing a final draft is a task that should be performed during which step of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  prewriting 
B)  writing 
C)  rewriting

Question 17

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct response. ​
By joining the army, your son or daughter can make a difference in the world and receive many benefits. First, by serving the country and protecting our freedoms, your son or daughter will be building a better future for others and for him- or herself-a future full of pride, honor, and opportunities. The benefits don't end there. No matter where your son's or daughter's interests lie, the Army offers expert training in a wide range of careers: 120 in the Army Reserve and 150 in active Army. Whether he or she chooses to explore a new career or strengthen a current one, hands-on experience will provide an edge. The Army also makes college affordable. Education can be costly, but the Army offers rich benefits that can significantly lessen the financial burden. These include offering money for college, college loan repayment programs and other academic incentives. In addition, your son or daughter will experience personal growth. By joining the Army, he or she will gain valuable interpersonal skills, such as teamwork, time management, problem-solving skills and professionalism. He or she will be challenged to accept a new sense of discipline and responsibility. Army training can turn your young adult into a Soldier. Fueled by honor, pride, ability and strength, he or she can achieve great things.
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Adapted from U.S. Army, http://www.goarmy.com/parents.html
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The subject of this paragraph is

Accepted Answer

A)  finding a rewarding career. 
B)  joining the Army. 
C)  helping people.

Exam 1: Exploring the Writing Process

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the most appropriate choice for the blank. Subject: _______________________________________ Audience: people who need to lose weight Purpose: to convince people to eat foods low in fat