WRITING 1 UNIT 1

Which of the following are part of the prewriting stage of the writing process?

• Outlining and writing

• Generating and organizing

• Brainstorming and editing

Which of the following ideas from a brainstorming session would not be appropriate for an essay about the importance of eating a healthful diet?

• Carrot cake is my favorite healthful snack.

• Eating well helps you maintain high energy and a clearer focus during the workday.

• Longevity is linked to a good diet.

Which of the following should you not do before starting to draft a composition?

• Pick a topic of interest

• Set a time limit for your session

• Revise the composition

If you were outlining a paragraph using the sentences below, which one would you use as your topic sentence?

• A better ability to fight illness is one benefit of eating well.

• Eating a healthful diet has many lifelong benefits.

• I hate eating well.

What is the next stage of the writing process after brainstorming?

• Outlining

• Drafting

• Revision

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence in a paragraph that summarizes what that paragraph is about

• A one-sentence statement of the purpose or main point of an essay

• A sentence that helps the reader transition from one idea to the next

Sentences immediately following the topic sentence should do what?

• Introduce the topic

• Sum up the point

• Provide supporting evidence or examples

What should you do when you write your first draft?

• Just write, without any distractions

• Watch television or listen to music

• Limit the amount of time you write so you don't get bored

Which claim is true about the role of editing in the writing process?

• It occurs during all stages.

• It happens after global revision of a draft.

• It is only part of the prewriting stage.

When you are writing, sometimes new ideas pop into your head. What should you do with those ideas?

• Forget them; it's too late

• Write them down and look at them later

• Look at your outline and determine if the ideas fit into the structure of your composition