Final Exam Review

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

• Outlining and writing

• Generating and organizing

• Brainstorming and editing

• Organizing and writing.

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

• When you eat well, your body is better able to fight off illnesses

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

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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.

• For example, life expectancy improves with a good diet.

• I hate eating well.

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

• Outlining

• Drafting

• Revision

• Getting feedback

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

• Any sentence that makes a direct statement about an identifiable subject

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Sentences immediately following the topic sentence should do what?

• Introduce the topic

• Sum up the point

• Create interest

• Provide supporting evidence or examples

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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

• Fix every spelling and grammar error you see

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

• It occurs during all stages.

• It happens after global revision of a draft.

• It is only part of the prewriting stage.

• It happens during drafting.

Which of the following ideas would not be appropriate for an essay comparing Philadelphia with Seattle?

• People in both cities are friendly and kind.

• I don't know much about Seattle and even less about Philadelphia.

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