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WorksheetsEnglish for Academic and Professional Purposes
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
1. The New Critics were:
A. Feminist critics
B. Psychological Critics
C. Marxist critics
D. Formalist critics
2. What approach to literary criticism requires the critic to know about the author's life and times?
A. All of these
B. Mimetic
C. Historical
D. Formalist
3. Formalist critics believe that the value of a work cannot be determined by the author's intention. What term do they use when speaking of this belief?
A. The intentional fallacy
B. The affective fallacy
C. The pathetic fallacy
D. The objective correlative
4. Which poet popularized the term objective correlative, which is often used in formalist criticism?
A. Virginia Woolf
B. C.S. Lewis
C. T.S. Eliot
D. Matthew Arnold
5. In a Freudian approach to literature, concave images are usually seen as:
A. Male
symbols
B. Evidence of an Oedipus complex
C. Phallic symbols
D. Female symbols
6. He was an influential force in archetypal criticism
A. Freud
B. Jung
C. Richards
D. Tate
This feminist critic proposed that all female characters in literature are in at least one of the following stages of development: the feminine, feminist, or female stage.
A. Virginia Woolf
B. Ellen Mores
C. Mary Wolstencraft
D. Elaine Showalter
A critic argues that in John Milton's "Samson Agonistes," the shearing of Samson's locks is symbolic of his castration at the hands of Delilah. What kind of critical approach is this critic using?
A. Mimetic approach
B. Psychological approach
C. Historical approach
D. Formalist approach
One archetype in literature is the scapegoat. Which of these literary characters serves that purpose?
A. Billy Budd
B. Hamlet
C. Captain Ahab
D. Ophelia
One of the disadvantages of this school of criticism is that it tends to make readings too subjective
A. Reader Response Criticism
B. Formalist Criticism
C. Historical Criticism
D. These are all equally subjective
This literary critic coined the term "fancy."
A. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
B. Virginia Woolf
C. Matthew Arnold
D. Carl Jung
Michael Foucault was the major
practitioner of this school of criticism.
A. Structuralism
B. Mimetic Criticism
C. Deconstructionism
D. Formalist Criticism
This critical approach assumes that language does not refer to any external reality. It can assert several, contradictory interpretations of one text.
A. Structuralism
B. Deconstructionism
C. Formalist Criticism
D. Mimetic Criticism
A critic examining John Milton's "Paradise Lost" focuses on the physical description of the Garden of Eden, on the symbols of hands, seed, and flower, and on the characters of Adam, Eve, Satan, and God. He pays special attention to the epic similes and metaphors and the point of view from which the tale is being told. He looks for meaning in the text itself, and does not refer to any biography of Milton. He is most likely a ____ critic.
A. Formalist
B. Mimetic
C. Reader Response
D. Feminist
This literary critic warned: "We must remember that the greater part of our current reading matter is written for us by people who have no real belief in a supernatural order . . . And the greater part . . . is coming to be written by people who not only have no such belief, but are even ignorant of the fact that there are still people in the world so 'backward' or so 'eccentric' as to continue to believe."
A. Matthew Arnold
B. C.S. Lewis
C. T.S. Eliot
D. G.K. Chesterton
A critic of Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserv'd" wishes to know why the play's conspirators, despite the horrible, bloody details of their obviously brutish plan, are portrayed in a sympathetic light. She examines the author's life and times and discovers that there are obvious similarities between the conspiracy in the play and the Popish Plot. She is most likely a _________ critic.
A. Tory
B. Historical
C. Feminist
D. Psychological
This poet might be described as a moral or philosophical critic for arguing that works must have "high seriousness."
A. T.S. Eliot
B. Virginia Woolf
C. Elizabeth Browning
D. Matthew Arnold
Seven is an archetype associated with:
A. Astrology
B. Perfection
C. Birth
D. Death
A critic examining Pope's "An Essay on Man" asks herself: How well does this poem accord with the real world? Is it accurate? Is it moral? She is most likely a _____ critic.
A. Mimetic
B. Formalist
C. Feminist
D. Reader Response
One of the potential disadvantages of this approach to literature is that it can reduce meaning to a certain time frame, rather than making it universal throughout the ages.
A. Historical
B. Feminist
C. Formalist
D. Mimetic
Also called indicatives
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Sentences that make a statement.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Sentences must have (at least) a subject and a predicate.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
24. Either True or False.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Sentences that ask a question.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Sentences that give a command.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Sentences that express strong emotion.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Often start with an Interjection
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Made up of a declarative sentence, followed by a yes/no question.
a. Tag question
b. WH question
c. Yes/no question
d. none of the above
Can start with any auxiliary or with the verb “be”
a. Tag question
b. WH question
c. Yes/no question
d. none of the above
May start with any interrogative pronoun.
a. Tag question
b. WH question
c. Yes/no question
d. none of the above
End in a questions mark.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
Writers express the exclamatory tone when they end their sentences in exclamation points.
a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamation sentence
It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Has two independent clauses. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand alone because it contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Contains two simple sentences.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
An independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Always has a subordinator (as, because, since, after, although, when) or relative pronouns (who, that, which).
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Select the correct answer.
1. The baby cried for food.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Select the correct answer.
2. Professor Juhanna intelligent students completed and turned in their homework.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Select the correct answer.
3. They spoke to him in English, but he responded in Filipino.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Select the correct answer.
4. The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran once he saw the police.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Select the correct answer.
5.After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, Saem went to the gym to exercise.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Select the correct answer.
The man believed in the system, and he knew that justice would prevail after the murderer was sent to jail.
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
It reflects your dignified stance in your writing as a member of the academic community. What feature of Language is it?
Formality
Objectivity
Explicitness
Caution
________ is a strategic, selective reading method in which you focus on the main ideas of a text.
Skimming
Scanning
Top-Down Model
Bottom-Up Model
________ is defined as reading with a specifically academic and educational purpose.
Professional Reading
Critical Reading
Reading Non-Academic Text
Academic Reading
Which is a compound sentence?
My favorite Kpop is going to have a concert next month.
Fatma and Jelsse have decided to buy tickets for the concert.
The tickets for the concert were expensive but worth it.
Aircon boys went to the concert early, and they got really good seats.
Which is NOT a complex sentence?
Because I was very determined to win, I practiced a lot.
I tried my best, so my family and friends will be proud of me.
Even though it was really difficult, I still did my best so I can win.
I was still happy with the results even though I didn't make it.
Writing a critique is similar when writing a summary
TRUE
FALSE
Academic texts are generally structured with _______.
Formality
Citation and references
Clear and good structure
All of the above
Content of Simple Concept Paper
Introduction
Project Description
Conclusion
Budget / Support
Body
What are the purposes of doing an academic writing?
To settle, to negotiate and to inform
To defend, to challenge and to question
To inform, to persuade and to argue a specific point
To guess, to hypothesize and to make conclusions
What are the three main parts of an essay?
The hook, the main idea and the conclusion.
The introduction, the body and the conclusion.
The topic sentence, the body and the conclusion.
None of the above
Choose three words to describe academic writing:
Talented, stylish, inspiring
Decisive, divisive, derisive
Subjective, obscure, vague
Precise, clear, objective
What is the sequence of an essay?
Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion
Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraph
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion
Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph
Any writing done to fulfill a requirement of a college or university, and also used for publications that are read by teachers or presented at conferences. Could include any writing assignment given in an academic setting.
Academic Writing
Academic Text
Non-Academic Text
Technical Writing
Defined as critical, objective, specialized texts written by experts and professionals in a given field using formal language.
Academic Writing
Academic Text
Non-Academic Text
Technical Writing
This type of academic text is specifically designed to help the learner. They vary in style, tone and level depending on their audience.
Thesis
Textbooks
Case Studies
Reports
An organized approach to studying a work of art.
art criticism
Academic writing
Academic text
Academic criticism
When using a reader response lens, the reader...
connects the literature to his or her life
examines how genders are portrayed and if stereotypes are upheld or challenged
tries to understand the author's or a character's psyche or mind
examines the power structure between the rich and the working class
When using a gender criticism lens, the reader...
examines how genders are portrayed and if stereotypes are upheld or challenged
connects the literature to his or her life
tries to understand the author's or a character's psyche or mind
examines the power structure between the rich and the working class
Name the lens: Fiona in the movie Shrek challenges the stereotype of a weak princess waiting to be saved by a prince.
Reader Response
Marxist Criticism
Gender Criticism
Psychoanalytic Criticism
Name the lens: Reading The Hobbit makes me want to leave my everyday life and go on an adventure.
Reader Response
Marxist Criticism
Gender Criticism
Psychoanalytic Criticism
This approach regards literature as “a unique form of human
knowledge that needs to be examined on its own terms.” All the elements
necessary for understanding the work are contained within the work itself.
Formalist
Gender Criticism
Historical
Reader response
What kind of sentence is it?
Old Yeller was a stray dog.
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
What kind of sentence is it?
I won’t come any closer!
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
What kind of sentence is it?
Don’t forget the ax, Travis.
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
What kind of sentence is it?
Arliss did not want to empty his pockets.
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
What kind of sentence is it?
Will you leave the snake alone?
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
What kind of sentence is it?
A bear is coming!
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
What kind of sentence is it?
How much wood de you need, Mama?
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Declarative
What kind of sentence is it?
Teach him how to kill snakes.
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
Choose the correct end mark for each sentence.
Will you keep an eye on your little brother ___
.
?
!
Choose the correct end mark for each sentence.
Arliss is holding the bear cub’s leg ___
.
?
!
Which is an example of a declarative sentence?
How did you do that?
Bravo! Bravo! You did a good job.
We will make an artwork using a string.
Clean the work area.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
What is the best response to this?
Wow! I live in Makati.
Please let me live in Makati.
I stay in The Beacon, Makati.
Where is Makati?
Which is an example of an imperative sentence?
The windows are closed.
The door is made of steel.
I live along Jade Street.
Open the door.
Kindly set the table.
The sentence above is an example of _____________.
imperative sentence
interrogative sentence
declarative sentence
exclamatory sentence
Which kind of sentence makes use of the exclamation mark (!) ?
exclamatory
interrogative
imperative
declarative
Oh no, I can't find my house key!
Hey, stop trying to read my secret diary!
to relieve, make more bearable
alleviate
bellicose
droll
alacrity
a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager attention
alacrity
appall
dissonant
elucidate
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
antithesis
disparage
edict
alleviate
Swiftly the sea lions surrounded Grandma and the girl.
We watched the colorful creatures swim through the dark water?
Jennifer smiled shyly at the students in her new class.
The teacher helped the student with her difficult homework.
She put her homework in the turn-in basket.
She put her homework in the turn-in basket.
He ran for a touchdown, and scored.
He ran SWIFTLY across the city.
I ate a piece of pizza AFTER I had a taco.
What type of criticism deals with social issues that were happening during the time period in which the piece was published?
Formalist criticism
Marxist criticism
Reader Response criticism
Historical criticism
________ _________ emphasize the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.
Formalist Criticism
Literary Criticism
Feminist Criticism
________ _________ focuses on the roles, positions, and influences of women within literary texts.
Marxist Criticism
Feminist Criticism
Formalism
It investigates the social, cultural, and intellectual context that produced it. This investigation includes the author's biography and the social milieu.
Formalist Criticism
Feminist Criticism
Historical Criticism
Reader response Criticism
The following are feminist EXCEPT _________.
In the fairytale Snow White, a prince is needed in order to wake up Snow White by giving her a “true love’s kiss”. This is demonstrating that women need, and have to rely on men to survive, when in reality women have every capability of surviving on their own.
Gender Criticism
Archetypal Criticism
Marxist Criticism
Formalist Criticism
I wish you would tell me ………………….
Who is being lived next door
Who does live in the next door
Who lives next door
Who next door was living
A part of a sentence that tells something about the subject in a sentence.
Simple
Object
Predicate
Verb
These types of sentences are used to show cause-and-effect and problem-solution relationship of ideas.
Complex and Compound
Simple and Compound
Complex and Simple
This has two independent clauses joined together.
Simple
Complex
Compound
A part of a sentence that tells something about the subject in a sentence.
Simple
Object
Predicate
Verb
The tacos and burritos are ready to eat.
When we go on vacation, my family enjoys spending time at the beach, and we always have fun.
Before I left for school, I checked my book bag for my homework.
I will draw a map, and Ed will color it.
There is no school next week.
We should go to the beach.
Although Najwa _______ to shop, she ____ go that often because of too much homework.
love....don't
loves...don't
love...doesn't
loves....doesn't
MTIM students _____ ready for the SASE because they _____ been working hard all year.
is, has
are, have
is, have
are has
When Aslema and Jamaica ____ to work, they _____ on their job responsibilities.
go, focuses
goes, focus
goes, focuses
go, focus
Isah and Hussien ________ to go shopping and _________ two pairs of shoes each.
plans, purchases
plan, purchases
plans, purchase
plan, purchase
