ALLIED ENG105 MODULE 6 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

A
modifier that opens a sentence but does not modify any words in the sentence is
called a(n):
a. dangling
modifier.
b. misplaced
modifier.
c. error in parallel
construction.
d. comma splice.
2. When you
choose a point-by-point organizational pattern for a comparison or contrast
paragraph, you:
a. present the
details point by point.
b. present one topic
and then the other.
c. all of the
choices apply.
d. none of the
choices apply.
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3. Verbs
should be modified with:
a. adjectives.
b. adverbs.
c. nouns.
d. pronouns.
4. Each
example and detail in your paragraph should:
a. support your
topic sentence.
b. include both
comparisons and contrasts.
c. focus only on
comparisons.
d. focus only on
contrasts.
5. When you
revise for coherence, you:
a. determine that
your details effectively support the main idea.
b. verify that your
ideas flow smoothly and logically.
c. ensure that your
sentences are varied and interesting.
d. ensure that all
parts of your work relate to the main idea.
6. When you
classify, you:
a. define a term.
b. describe a person
or place.
c. sort a subject
into more understandable categories.
d. make a point by
telling a story.
7. A visual
representation of the main topic and its categories can help you identify
categories more clearly and:
a. proofread your
work.
b. write a more
exact topic sentence.
c. use transitions
more effectively.
d. write a more
effective conclusion.
8. To
compare two items, use the:
a. comparative form.
b. superlative form.
c. -est ending.
d. -ly ending.
9. When you
compare two films to convince your reader that one is better than the other,
your purpose is to:
a. break them down
into categories.
b. define the two
subjects.
c. describe or
understand two familiar things.
d. make judgments
about two things.
10. When
describing a person’s health, use the word:
a. well.
b. good.
c. badly.
d. healthful.
11. The topic
sentence for a comparison or contrast paragraph indicates what is being
compared or contrasted and:
a. provides a list
of examples you intend to use.
b. provides a
definition of the terms you are using.
c. avoids revealing
the key point.
d. expresses the
controlling idea.
12. When
writing a comparison or contrast paragraph, it is best to focus on:
a. both comparing
and contrasting.
b. either comparing
or contrasting, but not both.
c. comparing.
d. contrasting.
13. When you
revise your writing, you:
a. modify your
writing to make it stronger and more convincing.
b. proofread your
final draft for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics.
c. create a plan or
an outline to map out the structure.
d. try various
exploring strategies to get ideas flowing.
14. The topic
sentence of a classification paragraph includes the controlling idea, which is
the:
a. classification
principle that you use.
b. subject of your
paragraph.
c. tone of your
paragraph.
d. definition of
your key term.
15. Adjectives
describe:
a. prepositions.
b. adverbs.
c. nouns and
pronouns.
d. verbs.
16. Adverbs
answer the following questions:
a. How?
b. When and Where?
c. To what extent?
d. All of the
choices apply
17. To help
identify and visualize categories more clearly, you should create:
a. flash cards.
b. a story board.
c. a strong topic
sentence.
d. a classification
chart.
18. When you
edit for technical errors, you:
a. proofread your
work for errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and punctuation.
b. ensure that all
supporting ideas are related to the main idea.
c. ensure that your
sentences are varied and interesting.
d. verify that your
ideas flow smoothly and logically.
19. A modifier
is a __________ that describes or modifies nouns or verbs in a sentence.
a. word or clause
b. phrase or clause
c. word, phrase, or
clause
d. clause
20. Identify
the dangling modifier in the following sentence: While talking on the cell
phone, the pork chops burned in the oven.
a. on the cell phone
b. the pork chops
burned
c. in the oven
d. While talking on
the cell phone
21. When you
revise for unity, you:
a. determine that
you have a sufficient number of examples.
b. verify that your
ideas flow smoothly and logically.
c. ensure that your
sentences are varied and interesting.
d. ensure that all
supporting sentences relate to the main idea.
22. We use
comparison and contrast to:
a. understand the
meaning of a term.
b. decide between
options.
c. classify various
items in a group.
d. understand how to
do something or how something works.
23. Adverbs
often end in:
a. -ly.
b. -ful.
c. -tion.
d. -ing.
24. When you
make your paragraph plan for a comparison and contrast paragraph, you should
first:
a. write your first
draft.
b. list your
supporting examples and details.
c. decide which
pattern you will follow: point-by-point or topic-by-topic.
d. determine your
concluding sentence.
25. In
classification writing you divide a topic into categories in order to:
a. explain the
topic.
b. narrow the topic.
c. organize the
topic.
d. revise the topic.