CCMS ENG 2ND TEST BEL 6

      my favourite drink is coca-cola. Choose the correct version.

• My favourite is coca-cola.

• My favourite is Coca-Cola.

• my favourite is Coca-Cola.

• My Favourite is Coca-Cola.

       Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence?

"You should drink a glass of milk at each meal to build healthy bones."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

      Read each set of sentences below. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in the use of end marks and commas; one sentence is written correctly.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of end marks and commas.

• The botanical gardens will be open to the public on March 12, 2002.

• Brad Smith, M.D. is the most competent orthopaedic surgeon in this hospital.

• Yes, Mitchell is my given, name.

• Are you placing the antique blue overstuffed chair next to the chartreuse couch?

      The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped balloons before fleeing the party. Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "irate"?

• "mad”

• "The clown"

• "birthday cake"

• "angrily smashed"

      Add the best connective:

We are intrigued by your product pitch ............. would love to hear more.  

• but

• or

• and

• additionally

      My mother dissuaded me ______ going abroad.

• in

• to

• for

• from

    When reading a persuasive prompt, what should you be looking for as you READ the PROMPT?

• The author's point of view

• Supporting details  

• The thesis statement

• The two sides of the argument/topic

Melancholy means "a feeling of deep sadness." Which sentence uses the word "melancholy" correctly?

• While Stacy was a sad person, her twin, Tracy, was always a melancholy individual.

• After Heather broke up with her fiancée, she danced around in a melancholy state for weeks.

• Not surprisingly, after the death of her husband, Jane was extremely melancholy.

• His melancholy music makes me want to dance!

     The products were delivered on time and in good condition; ______, several items were missing from the order.

• furthermore

• however

• alternatively

• consequently

  Which of the following sentences is an example of informative writing?

• The paint on the car was the most unusual colour, sort of a purple-green mix.

• To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for 1 kilometre.

• This car is a great deal; it's 20% off.

• Tim peeled out of the driveway and drove the car down the block at 60 kilometres per hour.