E10B Final Exam Review Questions

“Are there spelling, grammar, or other topographical errors?” is an example of

• Accuracy

• Relevance

• Purpose

• Authority

Which of the following best describes a direct quotation when putting source material into an essay:

• A direct quotation is reworded but kept the same length; a citation is needed.

• A direct quotation is copied from the original source, word for word, and cited.

• A direct quotation is copied from the original source, but some words are changed.

• A direct quotation is reworded, and the citation is only needed when there is no author.

Which of the following is the best possible paraphrase of this statement?

We were able to save the day thanks to teamwork and innovative thinking.

• We saved the day with teamwork and creative thinking.

• Because we worked together and used innovation, we made it work.

• Thanks to innovative thinking and teamwork, we were able to save the day.

• We were able to save the day together.

A signal phrase:

• provides explanation to the quote

• identifies the title, author, and date of publication

• provides an introduction to the quote

• isn't necessary when introducing a quote

Where is the Valley of Ashes located?

• Between the Eggs and New York City

• In the Midwest

• Between New York and New Jersey

• New York City

Which of the following examples illustrates correct parenthetical citation?

• “It was hot, though, like a flashback to July.” (Walker 1)

• “It was hot, though, like a flashback to July” (pg 1, Walker).

• It was hot, though, like a flashback to July (Walker, 1).

• “It was hot, though, like a flashback to July” (Walker 1).

When citing a source, which should be your first choice to use?

• Title of source

• Website of source

• Title and author of source

• Author of source

Which of the following is the correct way to cite the following authors when they all authored the same text?

(authors are Ash, Griswold, Arnold, Barnhart, and Dettman)

• (Ash 90).

• (Ash and Griswold 90).

• (Ash, Griswold, Arnold, Barnhart, and Dettman 90).

• (Ash et. al. 90).

Nick and Gatsby live on ____ Egg.

It was beginning to get dark.  We were still not home yet.  I bet Dad is going to be mad at us, I thought.  I yelled at my brother to ride his bike faster, but it was difficult to ride bikes uphill.  I was so tired that every muscle in my legs was burning.  My brother finally got off his bike and sat down.  I stopped and went back to help him.  Suddenly, there was a car coming toward us.  I could see headlights.  It was Dad.  He has come to look for us, since we were so late getting home.  I knew I was going to get into trouble, but at least we were safe.  Dad picked us up and took us home.

What is the best summary of this passage?

• Two boys got in trouble. They were very late getting home. They could not ride their bikes anymore.

• Two boys were late getting home. Dad came looking for them. He took the boys home.

• He took the boys home. Dad came looking for them. Two boys were late getting home.

• The two boys got into trouble and got lost. Their dad got mad and sent the police to find them.