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M3 Writing S1 Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which phrase describes a simple sentence?

a)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

b)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, independent clause, dependent

c)

one or more subjects, one or more verbs, independent clause

2.

Which phrase describes a compound sentence?

a)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

b)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent clause, a dependent clause

c)

one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause

3.

Which phrase describes a complex sentence?

a)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

b)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent clause, a dependent

c)

one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause

4.

When you write a paragraph, you can include

a)

only simple sentences.

b)

simple, compound, and complex sentences.

c)

exactly one compound sentence.

d)

exactly one compound sentence and one complex sentence.

5.

Good employees arrive on time. How many dependent clauses does this sentence have?

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

6.

Managers need to listen to people if there is a problem. How many independent clauses does this sentence have?

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

7.

Employers should not hire people based on personal judgments, and they should not pay attention to stereotypes. # of IC?

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

8.

Joanna and Kyle form opinions about others quickly. What type of sentence is this?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

9.

Opinions may be incorrect if they are based on personal preferences. What type of sentence is this?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

10.

Mark did not make a good impression, so Mr. Weston did not hire him. What type of sentence is this?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

11.

The__ sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph

a)

topic

b)

supporting

c)

concluding

12.

__ sentences give more information about the topic sentence

a)

topic

b)

supporting

c)

concluding

13.

a good paragraph has

a)

only sentences related to the main idea.

b)

one or more irrelevant sentences.

c)

only one relevant sentence.

14.

Use transition words to

a)

make an idea relevant.

b)

format your paragraph completely.

c)

help organize supporting sentences.

15.

Choose the best transition phrase for this paragraph: Review websites help companies sell products.___ online reviews...

a)

In addition

b)

For example

c)

After that

16.

Choose a relevant supporting sentence for this topic sentence: Many people read customer reviews when they shop online.

a)

Customers use credit or debit cards to pay for things online.

b)

Online advertisements may be inappropriate for different cultures.

c)

In fact, more than 60 percent of slippers read others' comments before...

17.

Choose the relevant supporting sentence: There are many examples of word-of-mouth advertising online.

a)

You can see posters for new products in many cities.

b)

You can find businesses advertising on video-sharing websites.

c)

You can make many friends on social networking sites.

18.

Choose the relevant CS: Word of mouth advertising can be anything from talking to a friend to watching videos online.

a)

Teens spend more time sending messages than talking on the phone.

b)

In everyday life, there are many types of word-of-mouth advertising.

c)

Word-of-mouth advertising is a good way to make new friends.

19.

Choose the transition words: It is easy to sign up on a video-sharing website. __, you click on "sign up." __, you...

a)

First, Then

b)

After that, Finally

c)

For example, In addition

20.

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph do?

a)

gives information about several different topics

b)

tells the main idea of the paragraph

c)

gives examples of the topic

21.

The topic sentence is usually

a)

the first or second sentence.

b)

in the middle of the paragraph.

c)

the last sentence.

22.

What does the topic of a topic sentence tell a reader?

a)

what the title of the paragraph is

b)

who or what the paragraph is about

c)

the specific information the paragraph will give

23.

What does the controlling idea of a topic sentence tell the reader?

a)

what the topic of the paragraph is

b)

what the main subject of the paragraph is

c)

the information the paragraph will give about the topic

24.

Study groups help students succeed in college. What is the topic in this sentence?

a)

study groups

b)

college students

c)

success in college

25.

Grants can help pay for a student's education. What is the topic in this topic sentence?

a)

a student

b)

grants

c)

education

26.

Bill and Melinda Gates founded an organization to help people around the world. What is the topic in this topic sentence?

a)

people around the world

b)

an organization

c)

Bill and Melinda Gates

27.

Mahatma Gandhi succeeded by inspiring many people. What is the controlling idea in this topic sentence?

a)

why inspiring many people made Gandhi successful.

b)

why people inspired Gandhi to be successful.

c)

why people define success in different ways.

28.

The Carter Center works to bring peace to the world. What is the controlling idea in this topic sentence?

a)

how peace organizations are usually effective

b)

how the Carter Center tries to make the world more peaceful

c)

how the Carter Center guides world leaders

29.

Political leaders often inspire people around the world. What is the controlling idea in this topic sentence?

a)

ways that people everywhere are inspired by political leaders

b)

ways that inspirational people vote for good leaders

c)

ways that leaders inspire people to travel

30.

Supporting sentences are

a)

related to the topic sentence

b)

unrelated to the topic sentence.

31.

Supporting sentences often

a)

list all questions related to the main idea.

b)

ask a question

c)

answer a question like Why?

32.

Supporting sentences that are unrelated to the topic sentence can make your writing

a)

stronger.

b)

more confusing.

c)

easier to read.

33.

Choose the best supporting sentence: According to Howard Garder, there are many kinds of intelligence.

a)

Some scientists use intelligence tests in their studies.

b)

"Emotional intelligence" means how well you understand emotions.

c)

The Michigan Research Center tested twins' intelligence.

34.

Choose the supporting sentence that is unrelated to this topic sentence: Many researchers study DNA.

a)

DNA carries genetic information.

b)

Scientists are fascinated by twins

c)

One organization in the U.S. has over 50 genetic researchers.

35.

Choose the supporting sentence that is unrelated to this topic sentence: Cuenot and Mendel were important geneticists.

a)

Scientists agree that Cuenot's and Mendel's studies were significant.

b)

They helped us understand more about the role of nature.

c)

Other scientists believe that people have emotional intelligence.

36.

Which supporting sentence answers the question Who has the same DNA? People with identical genes have identical DNA.

a)

DNA is located inside the cells of all living things.

b)

Therefore, identical twins have matching DNA.

c)

It is an important part of biology.

37.

Which supporting sentence answers the question What is eyesight? Poor eyesight is partly the result of genetics.

a)

Eyesight is how well a person sees.

b)

Children who have two parents with poor vision will be affected.

c)

This is because genes contain some information about vision.

38.

Which supporting sentence answers the question Who was Gregor Mendel? Modern genetics was founded by Gregor Mendel.

a)

Research was done in several European countries.

b)

It was founded during the middle of the nineteenth century.

c)

Gregor Mendel was an Austrian scientist.

39.

The concluding sentence is usually located

a)

at the beginning of a paragraph.

b)

in the middle of a paragraph.

c)

at the end of a paragraph.

40.

A concluding sentence often

a)

restates the main idea.

b)

introduces the main idea.

c)

introduces new information about the main idea.

41.

A concluding sentence sometimes

a)

asks a question.

b)

makes a prediction

c)

changes the controlling idea.

42.

Choose the best concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Training programs help people learn Internet skills.

a)

In summary, take a training course to improve your internet skills.

b)

In summary, one way to improve Internet skills is through books.

c)

In summary, it is a good idea to be on time for training classes.

43.

Choose the best concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Businesses in Tokyo must have Wi-Fi to be successful.

a)

To conclude, do not use Wi-Fi at work for personal reasons in Tokyo.

b)

To conclude, it is not expensive for businesses in Tokyo to provide Wi-Fi.

c)

To conclude, Tokyo businesses will not succeed if they don't use Wi-Fi.

44.

Choose the best concluding sentence for this topic: New technology is expensive, but devices get cheaper over time.

a)

For these reasons, modern gadgets get cheaper every year.

b)

For these reasons, Internet cafes are popular places to play video games.

c)

For these reasons, expensive devices can be purchased with a credit card.

45.

Choose the best concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Smartphones may replace cameras

a)

In conclusion, some people also like using tablet computers.

b)

In conclusion, smartphones will come in a variety of colors.

c)

In conclusion, cameras may not exist in the future because of smartphones.

46.

Choose the best concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Some psychologists are concerned about how long children spend on the internet at school.

a)

In summary, children clearly play too many computer games.

b)

To conclude, parents should limit the time children spend outdoors.

c)

In the future, schools may look for ways to decrease internet use.

47.

Choose the best concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Students need to be cautious when doing research online.

a)

For this reason, encyclopedias will become less popular over time.

b)

It is likely that schools will give more guidance in effective internet use.

c)

For this reason, most professors will advise students not to read books.

48.

A complete sentence must have

a)

a subject and a verb.

b)

an adjective and a verb.

c)

a dependent clause and a subject.

49.

A sentence that is not complete is

a)

an independent clause.

b)

a sentence fragment.

c)

a complete sentence.

50.

A dependent clause is a sentence fragment if it

a)

has a subject and a verb

b)

is not connected with an independent clause.

c)

expresses more than one complete idea

51.

Technology will help businesses reach customers and increase sales. This is a

a)

complete sentence.

b)

sentence fragment. It needs a verb or an auxiliary verb.

c)

sentence fragment. It needs an independent clause.

52.

Because it is less expensive than traditional marketing. This is a

a)

complete sentence.

b)

sentence fragment. It needs a verb or an auxiliary verb.

c)

sentence fragment. It needs an independent clause.

53.

Many people working outside of the office sometimes. This is a sentence fragment because

a)

it needs a subject.

b)

it needs a verb or an auxiliary verb.

c)

it needs an independent clause.

54.

Nowadays, work from home one or two days a week. This is a sentence fragment because

a)

it needs a subject.

b)

it needs a verb or an auxiliary verb.

c)

it needs an independent clause.

55.

Choose the word that will make this fragment a complete sentence: Our company __ trying different ways of advertising.

a)

they

b)

by

c)

is

56.

Choose the word that will make this fragment a complete sentence: __ are more useful than other ways of collecting data.

a)

Surveys

b)

Have

c)

Because

57.

Choose the words that will make this fragment a complete sentence: __ when they feel confident.

a)

The managers at this company

b)

Employees may work harder

c)

Because they are more successful

58.

Choose the words that will make this fragment a complete sentence: __ when it's time to start class.

a)

Students leave the hallway

b)

Teachers may always

c)

Lunchtime is