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Final Exam (Chp 2, 11, arguementative writing)

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A _______ occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
2.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
3.
An easy way to fix a run-on is to split the sentence into smaller sentences using a ________.
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Question Mark
4.
Inserting a ________ between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. 
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Colon
5.
A complete sentence has a _______ and a ______. 
a)
Subject, noun
b)
Verb, action
c)
Subject, predicate
d)
Predicate, action
6.
Shows no improvement
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
Run-on 
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
7.
It was hot outside I was about to pass out
This sentence is an example of a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run on
c)
Complete sentence
8.
I like swimming, and I enjoy running. 
This sentence is a: 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
9.

What are sensory details?

a)

Descriptions that appeal to our 5 senses

b)

Personal reflections or feelings

c)

Memories that we have had

d)

Real life experiences in writing

10.

Which sentence is the best example of sensory details?

a)

I like chocolate.

b)

Chocolate is made from roasted, ground cacao seeds.

c)

Chocolate is delicious and I love to eat it.

d)

The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.

11.

What am I describing using sensory details:


I pulled up to my house and instantly started to gag. The sharp, putrid smell was so thick in the air that it even assaulted my taste buds. I scanned my yard for the furry white and black body before making a run for it. I knew the smell would linger for hours, maybe even days.

a)

A garbage can

b)

A skunk

c)

My messy van

d)

My neighbor's garage

12.

What sense does this appeal to: "The tangy sauce, the melted cheese, the soft crust, and the crispy pepperoni greeted my tongue like my dog greets me at the door at the end of a long work day."

a)

Sight

b)

Taste

c)

Smell

d)

Sound

e)

Touch

13.

When we use sensory details, sometimes the specific words we use bring feelings with them. We call that connotation. For example, if something smells BAD, what word best shows that?

a)

Fragrance

b)

Aroma

c)

Stench

d)

Scent

14.

. Which is true about sensory details?

a)

The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting

b)

They describe at least one of the 5 senses

c)

Both are true

15.

Which of the following describes the sense of smell.

a)

He bit into the juicy apple.

b)

His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

c)

His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

d)

He was singing like an injured cat.

16.

Which one of these sentences uses the sense of touch?

a)

The fruit tasted sweet.

b)

We heard a dog barking next door.

c)

The thorn on the rose felt sharp

d)

The smell of pepper stings brought tears to his eyes.

17.
Every argument begins with one of these.
a)
claim
b)
reason
c)
evidence
d)
explanation
18.
To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.
a)
reason
b)
counterclaim
c)
statistic
d)
counterargument
19.
This tells more about the reasons that support a claim, especially why it matters.
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterclaim
d)
reason
20.
__________is the opposing claim; the other side
a)
Counter-claim
b)
Rebuttal
c)
Conclusion
d)
Claim
21.
Which of these is a well-written piece of evidence that proves students should be required to take a Foreign Language? 
a)
You will learn another language. 
b)
Waste of time
c)
There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school. 
d)
Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. 
22.
Which of these is a well-written counter-claim to the claim that students should be required to take a Foreign Language? 
a)
Some might argue that it is a waste of time to learn a new langauge.
b)
Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English.
c)
Learning a new language doesn't help students.
d)
There aren't many interpreters that aren't imported from outside the U.S.
23.
This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others
a)
narrative essay
b)
explanatory essay
c)
argumentative essay
d)
descriptive essay
24.

What is a claim?

a)

The opposing viewpoint

b)

Facts and statistics to support ideas

c)

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

d)

Connects evidence to the claim

25.

What is a counterclaim?

a)

The opposing view

b)

Facts and statistics to support ideas

c)

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

d)

Connects evidence to the claim

26.

What is evidence?

a)

The opposing view

b)

Facts and statistics to support ideas

c)

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

d)

Connects the evidence to the claim

27.

If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...

a)

Some students should wear school uniforms.

b)

I don’t like school uniforms because they are ugly.

c)

Students should not wear school uniforms.

d)

School uniforms would be a good idea.

28.

What is information used to back up and support your answer?

a)

Hook

b)

Argument

c)

Claim

d)

Evidence

29.

Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?

a)

To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.

b)

To prove your answer is correct

c)

To use evidence from the text to support your answer

d)

All of the above

30.

What is an argument?

a)

A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence

b)

A general statement that offers support for a claim

c)

Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons

d)

A statement of position on an issue.

31.
What is the meaning of this proofreading mark?
a)
make a space
b)
close the space
c)
add a period
d)
add a comma
32.
What is the meaning of this proofreading mark?
a)
lowercase letter
b)
capitalize letter
c)
reverse
d)
begin a new paragraph
33.
What is the meaning of this proofreading mark?
a)
add a word
b)
reverse
c)
delete
d)
begin a new paragraph
34.
Select the editor's mark that means:
capitalize the letter
a)
−
b)
CAP
c)
≡
d)
CL
35.
When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?
a)
Delete
b)
Insert
c)
Cut
d)
Capitalize
36.
What is the meaning of this proofreading mark?
a)
add a period
b)
add a comma
c)
add an apostrophe
d)
add quotation marks
37.
What is the meaning of this proofreading mark?
a)
add a question mark
b)
add quotation marks
c)
add an apostrophe
d)
add a comma
38.
Symbol?
a)
Lowercase
b)
Delete
c)
Insert a Period
39.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
b)
Please buy me an ice cream cone. 
40.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
b)
I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.
41.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
42.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
b)
The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 
43.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 
44.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
b)
I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.

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