separate two independent clauses

Which of the following uses the colon correctly?

My sister has two favorite hobbies: daydreaming and writing in her journal.

The recipe called for: several apples, cinnamon, and sugar.

The concert was supposed to start right at 43:0 but it was already past that.

Which one uses colons correctly?

I love to play the bass guitar in a variety of genres: jazz, blues, rock and roll, and punk.

I love to play the bass guitar: I can play in a variety of genres, including jazz, blues, rock and roll, and punk.

I love to play the bass guitar: in a variety of genres like jazz, blues, rock and roll, and punk.

I love to play the bass guitar in a variety of genres, including: jazz, blues, rock and roll, and punk.

Student C made the claim, “Novels and textbooks should be completely replaced by iPads and online resources.” Which of the following is an example of an appropriate counterclaim the student might make?

Textbooks and novels are crucial to classroom learning.

However, some students do not need to use textbooks for studying.

Some students would rather play video games than read a novel, although this is not the norm.

Many studies have shown that excessive reading on a computer screen can damage eyesight.

Which of the following concluding sentences best supports this statement? Adopting an older dog can be a rewarding experience for both the animal and the owner.

Animal experts note that mature dogs have a sixth sense and know that they given a second chance at happiness and appreciate it.

The decision to adopt an older dog can be difficult as there may be some uncertainly about how past experiences may affect its current temperament.

Animal ownership in general has been shown to have many health benefits including lower blood pressure and increased physical activity.

While puppies are adorable, older dogs can be just as cute and come with the added benefit of being housebroken.

Which statement offers the most compelling evidence that students who write class notes by hand retain more information than students who type on computers?

Students who handwrite notes have higher test scores than those who use computers.

Students who handwrite notes are more likely to review and share those notes with others while studying for a test.

Students who type notes on a computer tend to type the words they hear, while those who handwrite notes tend to pinpoint key ideas.

Students who type notes on computers are more likely to be distracted by other features on their screens.

Which is the best research question?

What were the main causes of World War II?

Who lead each army during World War II?

Who was President of the United States during World War II?

How many people died during World War II?

Which option is a debatable research question?

Should high school attendance be required?

At what age is school attendance no longer required?

What reasons do students give for leaving high school early?

What percentage of students graduate from high school?

Which source will be the most effective and credible in answering this research question: What is global warming?

A fact sheet on the government's NASA website.

An article on a website for science skeptics.

A documentary on climate change posted on YouTube.

An opinion essay written for an online magazine.

Does paraphrasing text from a source eliminate the need for citation?

No, because you are still using the ideas of another.

Yes, because you are expressing a new idea.

Yes, because you are no longer using words from the source.

No, because every idea in a research paper must be cited.

Plagiarism is best described as…

the intentional theft of another's words.

a tribute to a talented writer.

Which of the following best describes MLA format spacing?

Papers should be double-spaced.

Papers should be single-spaced.

Headers of papers should be double-spaced, while the body of the text should be single-spaced.

Headers of papers should be single-spaced, while the body of the text should be double-spaced.

A student needs to insert an in-text citation for information she learned from a book with two authors. Which of the following conforms to the conventions of the MLA format?

On the other hand, many of Jane Austen’s letters have gone missing (Carpenter and Ellis 6).

On the other hand, many of Jane Austen’s letters have gone missing (Carpenter et al 6).

On the other hand, many of Jane Austen’s letters have gone missing (Carpenter/Ellis 6).

On the other hand, many of Jane Austen’s letters have gone missing (Carpenter, Ellis 6).

A Works Cited page that conforms to the conventions of the MLA format should be labeled

“Works Cited” in the center of the page.

“Bibliography” on the left of the page.

“Works Cited” on the left of the page.

“Bibliography” in the center of the page.

The majority of people, however, find cats to be disagreeable and prefer dogs. Simonson, 42. Which of the following corrects the error(s) in the sentence to make it conform to the conventions of the MLA format?

The majority of people, however, find cats to be disagreeable and prefer dogs (Simonson 42).

The majority of people, however, find cats to be disagreeable and prefer dogs (Simonson 42.)

The majority of people, however, find cats to be disagreeable and prefer dogs (42).

The majority of people, however, find cats to be disagreeable and prefer dogs (Simonson, 42).

RWW Final Review Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a theme statement?

It is a complete sentence.

It is describes the universal meaning of a work, not the specific characters, plot, or setting.

It reflects the values of the entire work, not just one or two sentences or chapters.

All of these

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a valid theme statement?

The author believes that John should get an education because it would be helpful for his future.

The main character John wants an education so that he can move away from home.

Getting a good education

Education is the best path to freedom because once a person has been educated, nothing can take that from them.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

But I try to take care/ and be gentle to them./ Words and eggs must be handled with care./ Once broken they are impossible/ things to repair.
What best states the theme for this poem?

Eggs are meant to be broken.

Choose your words carefully.

Protect the words you use.

Use words to speak softly.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a theme?

The students worked together to save the music program.

Teamwork almost always leads to success.

The doctors worked together to diagnose the patient.

The young woman realized that friends were important.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between a topic and a theme?

A topic is specific and a theme is general.

A topic is the subject and a theme is the message.

A topic is debatable and a theme is always true.

A topic is implicit and a theme is explicit.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A flashback is

When the author slows down the story for a slower pace.

When the author transports the reader to a time in the future

When the author transports the reader to a time in the past

When the author speeds up the story for a faster pace

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A flashforward is

When the author transports the reader to a time in the future

When the author transports the reader to a time in the past

When the author speeds up the story for a faster pace

When the author slows down the story for a slower pace

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8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Pacing is

the rate or speed at which the plot moves from one event to another

the speed in which a reader can read a story

the rising action in a plot structure

he writing process that authors use to write a story

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9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Daedalus was an artist who had a son named Icarus. Daedalus and his son were imprisoned on the island of Crete by King Minos. Daedalus looked for ways to escape their prison. One day, he noticed birds flying high above the prison walls. He thought, “If only I were a bird, I could fly to freedom!” Suddenly, Daedalus had an idea. He commanded Icarus to gather all the bird feathers that fell from the sky. Then, he glued the feathers together with wax, thus creating wings. Daedalus and Icarus strapped the wings to their arms and flew from their prison. Bursting with joy, Icarus flew higher and higher. He wanted to touch the sun. However, as he drew nearer the sun, the wax that held his wings together began to melt. As Icarus plummeted toward the ground, he realized his folly and understood that there are limits to everything. What happened 1st in the story?

The wax began to melt from Icarus’s wings.

Icarus learned there are limits to everything.

Icarus flew close to the sun.

Icarus wanted to touch the sun.

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10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

She noticed all the spring flowers coming into bloom. There were snowdrops nodding their heads in the breeze, and daffodils pushing their way through the earth. There were crocuses, gaily dancing in the breeze. Yellow ones, purple ones, all kinds of colours, resplendent against the dark brown earth. The grass beyond them was verdant, washed clean by the rain of the night before, and across the fields she could see sheep, and two cows. What is the pacing of this passage?

Slow

Fast

Neutral

There is no pacing

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RWW Final Review

30 questions

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a theme statement?

Which of the following is a valid theme statement?