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WorksheetsGEEN 1202 Pretest
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 38mins
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
My grandmother, as well as many other older women, believes that _____ should wait until a man calls her, rather than calling the man first.
she
their
they
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
Every piece of Debra’s jewelry glittered in the light; ______ gave the impression that Debra had been dipped in gold.
it
they
her
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
If Tito’s Taco Palace continues to increase _____ prices, Samantha won't be able to afford the cheapest lunch burrito
their
its
his or her
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
The social media use of students today _______ widely
vary
varies
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
A book or a magazine (help, helps) to pass the time while waiting in a doctor's office.
help
helps
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
The trip to New York with my friends _____________ the highlight of my summer.
was
were
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
If I want to go to Florida, I should start saving money.
Bart ate an apple, that was starting to go bad.
I like reading Jennifer Nielsen books, because I think they're always really interesting.
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
Susie bought her tickets for the dance, which is next week.
Grammar, which is an important part of writing, has lots of little rules.
I'm really tired, since the track meet last night ended late.
Select the complete sentence.
The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.
Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.
In the snow up to our knees.
As soon as we lost the feeling in our finger and toes.
Select the FRAGMENT in each group of words.
The car turned over.
The cool breeze felt good to my sunburned face.
Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long.
I cut the grass this summer to earn the money to buy a car.
Select the FRAGMENT in each group
After I leave the money on the table.
Wake up.
I left too early.
Swimming can be a good exercise.
Which one is the correct order in the writing process?
Prewriting, Editing, Drafting, Revising, and Publishing
Drafting, Prewriting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing
Prewriting, Drafting, Editing, Revising, and Publishing
Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing
Where does the main idea of an essay appear?
topic sentence
thesis statement
hook
How many basic parts does an essay have?
3
4
5
What is the first part of the introduction in an essay?
thesis statement
hook
background information
Editing is about checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice.
True
False
In which type of essay does the writer use vivid adjectives and lively verbs to provide sensory details for a topic?
Description
Example
Narration
Argument
Is the thesis statement strong or weak?
Respect is shown through actions, dialogue and body language.
Strong
Weak
Drug use is detrimental to society.
This is an example of a thesis statement that is
Perfect
Too narrow
Too broad
Is this thesis statement strong or weak?
Through the selection of characters, setting, and point of view, "A Rose for Emily" examines the consequences of social discrimination.
Strong
Weak
Which is the best thesis statement?
Does Lebron James’s
ability to score makes him the
league’s most valuable player?
Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound make him the league’s most valuable player.
Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound just might make him the league’s most valuable player.
Lebron James is an amazing player because he smells nice.
Select the best revised thesis based upon the original thesis statement.
ORIGINAL: In this paper, I will explore the topic of gaming in education.
Gaming in education is an important issue.
Most people agree that games in education is a controversial issue, and this essay will explore that issue, ultimately, working to convince you of the value of gaming in education.
As a new generation of students enters college, it is time for higher education to use gaming to appeal to students and make learning more engaging.
Select the best revised thesis based upon the original thesis statement.
ORIGINAL: Our country needs to support organic farmers better.
The number of small farmers is on the rise in some states, but, nationally, most farming is done by factory farms, most of which are not organic farms.
In order to provide consumer with healthier food options, our government needs to provide the same kind of subsidies to small, organic farmers that it offers to large, factory farms.
This essay will explore some of the many options available to potential farmers who are interested in organic farming, which provides people in our country with healthier food options.
