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Chapter 1, Test 1

1. True or False: Prewriting is thinking and may involve several techniques to help writers generate

ideas. 2. Explain the difference between revising and proofreading.

3. During which step in the writing process does the writer develop a thesis statement and an informal outline?

4. At what point in the writing process is it appropriate to use the spelling and grammar check on the computer?

5. What kind of help did Carla get from her writing group?

6. What is a “right-brained” thinker?

7. Name at least one specific way the writing process could be adapted for a right-brained writer.

8. What are the two purposes of the topic sentence of a paragraph?

9. The sentences in the middle of a paragraph are called the _________________________ sentences.

10. The last sentence of the paragraph is called the _______________________ sentence.

Chapter 2, Test 1 1. When should one use prewriting? 2. Name two benefits of prewriting. 3. Describe the process of freewriting. 4. Explain what “invisible writing” is. 5. What does one do when clustering? 6. Why is clustering a good choice for right-brained writers? 7. Making lists of possible ideas about a topic is called _______________________. 8. What is usually the last step in prewriting?

9. How often should you write in your journal?

10. According to the author, writing in a journal is valuable because “_______________ is the only thing that is guaranteed to make you a better writer.”

Chapter 3, Test 1 1. What is a thesis?

2. Where does the thesis usually appear in the essay? 3. Each of the body paragraphs of an essay has the same basic structure:

Begins with __________________________________________________________. Presents _____________________________________________________________. May close with _______________________________________________________.

4. Write an example of a thesis statement (on any topic) that includes points of development. 5. Name two benefits of including points of development in your thesis. 6. Rewrite the following thesis statement to improve parallel structure: Life in the country is

relaxing, helps people to live healthier lives, and inexpensive. 7. Where should points of development be listed in a thesis statement? 8. What is emphatic order? 9. What is sandwich order? 10. What is chronological order?

Chapter 4, Test 1

Name three purposes of an introduction to an essay. 1.

2.

3. Tell which of the following strategies is being used in each of these brief

introductions. broad to narrow opening with a quotation opening with contrasting ideas narrow to broad anecdotal introduction historical introduction

4. Homes are a reflection of the people who live in them. I am often reminded of this when I am

in my sister’s home, especially her kitchen. My sister, like her kitchen, is color-coordinated, well organized, and efficient.

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5. We heard a tremendous popping sound followed by a crash that shook the house. We ran to

the front windows to see what had happened. The giant old pine tree had snapped in half and the top half lay on the ground, stretching across the entire yard. We were sorry to lose the tree, but were more grateful that the house had been spared. In many ways, the ice storm gave us a new perspective on events.

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6. My father was an officer in the Navy for twenty years, including the twelve years I was in

public school. I attended seven different public schools in six different states, including four different high schools. In some of these schools, good academic performance was required for a student to participate in athletics; in other schools, anyone could participate in athletics, regardless of classroom performance. I noticed that requiring athletes to keep a 2.0 GPA improved students’ grades, team performance, and school spirit. ________________________________________

7. In his television talk show, Dr. Phil McGraw talks with women in abusive relationships.

Some audience members say these women are weak and wonder why they don’t just leave their partners. However, those who understand abusive relationships realize that leaving is

not simple. To leave, a woman must come to love herself enough to take a risk. Sometimes leaving is dangerous. Sometimes women leave with no money or support system. Women who survive abusive relationships are usually confident, courageous, and independent. ________________________________________

8. Ernest Hemingway said, “I have tried simply to write the best I can. Sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.” This reflects my experiences with writing for college. My best papers are a fusion of effort, ability, and luck.

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9. The bright twinkle in his blue eyes is framed by bushy white eyebrows. His cheeks are round and red, his mouth almost hidden by a generous white beard. His whole face beams with good cheer and the desire to share his happiness with others. My grandfather has lived his whole life in the spirit of the Santa Claus he now so closely resembles.

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10. Name one of the two reasons to use a historical introduction. ________________________________________

Chapter 5, Test 1

1. The topic sentence of a body paragraph

a) provides a link to the ____________________, b) mentions the _____________________________ that will be discussed in the

paragraph, and c) provides __________________ between paragraphs.

2. Why is a thesis link important?

3. What does it mean when a body paragraph has direction?

4. What does it mean when a paragraph is unified?

5. What does it mean when a paragraph is coherent?

6. Name the two basic strategies for linking paragraphs. a) b)

7. Transitions may be needed _____________ and _____________ paragraphs.

8. To write rich paragraphs, writers need to learn to move beyond general categories and to look for ___________________.

9. A detailed, paragraph-length example is called a(n) ________________ example.

10. “The cat wore an offended expression like a gourmet chef who has just been served a frozen pizza,” is an example of development using __________________.

Chapter 6, Test 1 1. What does a body paragraph do that a concluding paragraph absolutely MUST NOT do?

2. What should a closing statement do and why is it important?

3. The simplest, easiest type of conclusion is a ________________________.

4. A concluding technique in which the writer looks toward the future is a

___________________________.

5. A ______________________ may be used as an introductory or concluding technique. 6. Offering a possible solution to a problem raised in the essay is called a

___________________________ conclusion.

7. A conclusion that refers to an image from the introduction is one that completes a ___________________________.

8. What is sermonizing?

9. Give an example of using starched prose in a conclusion.

10. Give an example title of an essay in which it is appropriate to give direct advice to the reader at the end.

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Chapter 7, Test 1

1. What is the difference between revising and proofreading?

2. What are two ways you can achieve “mental distance” from a rough draft you have just written?

3. What is one question a writer should ask him/herself when revising the introduction to an essay?

4. What is one question a writer should ask him/herself when revising the thesis statement?

5. What is one question a writer should ask him/herself when revising the topic sentences of the body paragraphs?

6. What is one question a writer should ask him/herself when revising the overall body of the essay?

7. What is one question a writer should ask him/herself when revising the conclusion of the essay?

8. What is the “bottom-up technique” of proofreading?

9. What is the “targeting technique” of proofreading?

10. Write “yes” or “no” to indicate whether a spellcheck would catch the following errors: • “afread” for “afraid” __________ • “hoping” for “hopping” __________ • “their” for “they’re” __________


Chapter 8, Test 1

1. Write a sense impression for each of the following items, using the sense in parentheses.

Example: lemonade (taste)____tangy, sweet, tart______________________ Pillow (touch) __________________________________________________ Song (hearing) _________________________________________________ Potato chips (taste) ______________________________________________ Beach (sight) ___________________________________________________ Fresh-baked apple pie (smell) ______________________________________

2. Give four examples of words that are commonly used in spatial order.

3. In the topic sentence, “The laundromat was stifling,” “stifling” is an example of the

________________________________—the writer’s attitude about the place being described.

4. What is narration?

5. While a narrative cannot include every detail, it emphasizes the details central to the narrative’s ___________________.

6. What type of organization is appropriate for a narrative essay?

7. Most successful narratives are centered on __________________________, the difficulties, struggles, or opposing forces in life.

8. What is an anecdote? How can it be used in the body of an essay?

9. What is the method of essay development that often incorporates narration and description? 10. When “showing and telling,” on whom should the writer be focused?


Chapter 9, Test 1

1. What is an objective definition? 2. What is a subjective definition? 3. Which type of definition is most appropriate in a personal essay?

4. What is the basis for classification of the following items?

• hurricane, tornado, northeaster, blizzard 5. Which item in the following list does not follow the same basis for classification as the

others? • single people, married couples, widows and widowers, parents

6. With the item in #5 that does not fit, create a list using a category in which the term does fit.

7. What is the difference between a fixed process and a loose process? 8. What method of organization is most appropriate for a fixed process?

9. A process essay that divides a process into stages is also using what other method of

development?

10. What should the conclusion of a process paper emphasize?


Chapter 10, Test 1 1. What is the difference between comparing and contrasting? 2. Make a brief outline for the following thesis that shows block organization.

Thesis: High school and college have different schedules, classes, and extracurricular activities.

3. Make a brief outline for the thesis in question 2 that shows point-by-point organization. For each topic given in questions 4, 5, and 6, indicate whether an essay or paragraph on that topic would involve discussing causes or effects. 4. What would happen if the government cut financial aid for students? _______________ 5. Why do some teenagers choose to drop out of high school? _______________________ 6. What are the benefits of college instruction for prison inmates? ____________________ 7. What happens in a concession, or yes—but introduction, to an argument essay? 8. Name two types of flawed logic a writer should avoid in persuasive writing. 9. Name one method of development that could be used for an essay exploring the question,

“Should I work part-time or full-time while attending college?” 10. An essay supporting reinstating the draft would involve which two methods of development?


Chapter 11, Test 1 1. What is plagiarism? 2. In academic writing, is it more appropriate to write in first person, second person, or third

person? Give an example sentence to illustrate your answer. 3. How is analysis different from summary?

4. What does MLA stand for?

5. What are the strengths and weaknesses of using World Book Encyclopedia as a research

source? 6. Name two questions that will help you evaluate a research source. 7. What is a research question and how is it used? 8. What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary? 9. What appears in a parenthetical reference to a work with no author?

10. In MLA style, the list of all sources used in the paper is titled ____________________.


Chapter 12, Test 1 In each sentence, underline the subject once and the verb twice. Crossing out prepositional phrases will help you to find the correct subject and verb.

1. Outside the office, a loud argument began.

2. The book at the top of the shelves was impossible for Madison to reach.

3. The sound of the truck’s air horn caused the pedestrian to leap quickly out of the way.

4. In the morning, a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a bowl of oatmeal start my day.

5. The professor’s first exam had been recovered from the defective hard drive. Choose the correct form of the following verbs.

6. Can James (loan, lend) you his book?

7. Has the group been (sitting, setting) in the library all this time?

8. The chemical spill has (set, sat) on the lab table since our mishap during first period.

9. Wranglers have (rode, ridden) this trail for more than a century.

10. Temika and Suzy (saw, seen) the best four episodes of the series.


Chapter 13 Questions

In each numbered item, cross out the two verbs that do not agree with their subjects. Then write the correct present-tense verbs on the lines provided. Crossing out prepositional phrases will help you to find the correct subject. 1. Roderick want to go to his tenth high school class reunion because the caption under

his yearbook photos say, “Most Likely Not to Show.”

___________________________ ____________________________

2. The manager and the assistant manager of the local skate park hosts a concert on the first Wednesday of each month. Skate enthusiasts, young and old, enjoy the music and turns out in large numbers.

___________________________ ____________________________

3. There is a few common-sense rules that every public speaker should follow. For example, loose, clanking jewelry or the chewing of gum are to be avoided to prevent possible distractions from the speaker’s message.

___________________________ ____________________________

4. Each of the bagels in the refrigerator have mold around the edges. No one in the family are willing to eat a moldy breakfast.

___________________________ ____________________________

5. One of my closest friends have always wanted to live on a beach. “I don’t care if it’s just a one-room shack, and the threat of hurricanes and tsunamis don’t bother me either,” she says. “I just want to be near the ocean.”

___________________________ ____________________________


Chapter 14, Test 1

Fill in the blanks with the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. A clause is a group of words that has a _______________ and a _______________. 2. A(n) _______________________ clause makes sense alone, by itself. 3. A(n) _______________________ clause does NOT make sense alone, by itself. 4. FANBOYS are ________________________________ conjunctions. 5.Three examples of subordinating conjunctions (dependent words) are ____________________, ______________________, and _______________________. Combine each sentence pair into one sentence using coordination or subordination. 6. A little sunshine is good for your body. Too much sunshine is detrimental. ______________________________________________________________________________

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7. Elizabeth had trouble breathing. Her teen idol was on stage in front of her. ______________________________________________________________________________

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8. Matt had always wanted to study criminal justice. He signed up for a course at the local college. ______________________________________________________________________________

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9. Landon knew the competition was tough. He did not know that the other team would play so dirty. ______________________________________________________________________________

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10. Brittany could barely go up a flight of stairs without losing her breath. She decided to start exercising regularly.


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Chapter 15

Chapter 15, Test 1 Find and correct the two run-ons in each short selection, rewriting them on the lines below. Use a variety of correction methods. All of the children in the neighborhood look forward to Halloween they enjoy getting dressed up in costumes that make it hard for others to identify them. Every year there is a costume contest, a pumpkin-carving contest, and a home-decorating contest prizes are awarded to each winner.

1. __________________________________________________________________________

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2. ___________________________________________________________________________

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The fur of a polar bear is white its skin is black. Polar bears live in very cold climates having dark skin helps them by allowing their bodies to absorb more heat from the sun.

3. __________________________________________________________________________

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4. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Korean potters were famous for creating pottery with a celadon glaze, this pottery was produced using iron-rich clay mixed with wood ash. The finished pottery had a light green color highlights of blue and gray could also be seen.

5. __________________________________________________________________________

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6. ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ After weeks of constant rain, the grounds were soggy, making it difficult for anyone to mow grass yards were beginning to look like unkempt pastures. In addition, mosquitoes were swarming all over no one was safe from getting bitten.

7. __________________________________________________________________________

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8. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862, however, it is celebrated on a larger scale in the United States than in Mexico. Many people who celebrate this day of music and festivity are not aware of its significance, they welcome an excuse to celebrate. 9. __________________________________________________________________________

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10. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 15

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Chapter 16, Test 1 Find and correct the two fragments in each short selection, rewriting them on the lines below. The boys in David’s class started to applaud. As soon as they saw their friend enter the auditorium. They had all voted to have David represent their school. In the regional spelling bee being held in their own hometown. 1. _________________________________________________________________________

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2. __________________________________________________________________________

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Corlan’s face took on a pained look as the kitten climbed his leg. And made its way up to his shoulder. “Ow! Those claws are sharp!” he said. “That kitten has some bad habits. Such as using my leg as a ladder.” 3. _________________________________________________________________________

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4. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Even though she had taken her allergy medication before she went to bed on Wednesday night. Lynne woke up on Thursday with a stuffy nose and a pounding headache. She wanted nothing more than to take some ibuprofen and go back to sleep. But remembered that she had a biology test at 9:00 a.m.


5. _________________________________________________________________________

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6. ___________________________________________________________________________

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At the annual Readers’ Theater program for the college. One student read Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Less Traveled.” The theme for the program was choices. Making the poem perfect for the event. 7. _________________________________________________________________________

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8. _________________________________________________________________________

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When the needle on his car’s temperature gauge began to creep too far past the halfway mark. Alejandro checked the coolant level and found that he had almost none. Wondering how he could have gone so long without checking it. He promised himself to take better care of his car in the future. 9. _________________________________________________________________________

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10. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 17, Test 1Underline the correct pronoun in each sentence. 1. (She, Her, Herself) and her friends consider this time the best of their lives.

2. Carson spoke to her technicians and (they, them, themselves) about the problem. 3. The campus police officer handed the parking citation to (I, me, ourselves). 4. My favorite chemistry teacher is (he, him, himself). 5. Do you think that you and (I, me, myself) could have dinner sometime? 6. If you are looking for the dorm manager, that is (she, her, herself) at the desk. 7. Between you and (I, me, myself), the campaign is over. 8. The counselor told Frieda and (she, her, herself) to research their career paths. 9. Jackie could not be certain (who, whoever, whom) to believe. 10. Jason scolded (he, hisself, himself) about the traffic violation.


, Test 2

For each sentence, choose the letter of the correct form of the pronoun.

1. My boss is not a fair person; he always seems to criticize ____________ and to let other

workers get away with anything. a) Dylan and I b) Dylan and me

2. The governor said, “I have decided not to run for a second term. The constant media attention and intrusion into our private lives are too stressful for ____________.”

a) my family and I b) my family and me 3. Not many people would be willing to spend the night in that old haunted house, but Paul

said that _____________would do anything on a dare. a) Ryan and he b) Ryan and him

4. Arlene flagged down a server and said, “We are ready to order. Could you bring menus to

_____________?” a) my friends and I b) my friends and me

5. My parents’ house was left to my sisters and _____________.

a) me b) myself 6. The secret was kept between _____________ until she got angry with me and told everyone

she knew. a) Sarah and I b) Sarah and me

7. My grandparents are visiting during the summer, and _____________ plan to visit all of the

tourist spots in the area. a) my parents and they b) my parents and them

8. Cameron gave an extra set of instructions to _____________.

a) Jess and she b) Jess and her 9. It was _____________ who first told me about the scholarship.

a) she b) her


Chapter 18Chapter 18, Test 1

Cross out the two pronoun errors (agreement, reference, or antecedent) in the following short selections and write the corrections on the lines below. She checked out ten romance novels even though she knew it wasn’t going to help her with her research paper. She justified her actions by telling herself that everyone in her class was putting off their assignment until the last minute. 1. __________________________ 2. ___________________________ In the apartment complex where I live, Mr. Purvis, the manager, is always checking around the building, constantly looking over your shoulder. I get frustrated with someone always snooping to see if I am following the rules the way they think I should be. 3. __________________________ 4. ___________________________ Everyone in America has the right to cast their vote in every election. Although some people feel that their votes will not count, each person’s vote carries the same weight as their neighbor’s—or the president’s.

5. __________________________ 6. ___________________________ The grocery store can be a good place for shoppers to save money if you know what their specials are each week. Coupons can also be a good source of savings at the grocery store.

7. __________________________ 8. ___________________________ Good doctors are honest with patients about their options for treatment and the possible side effects. Patients also have the responsibility to ask questions of doctors. In an open, honest relationship, they can feel free to share any concerns.

9. __________________________ 10. ___________________________


Chapter 18, Test 1 Choose the version of each sentence below that has correctly placed modifiers. 1. a) Spitting and hissing, Andrea approached the cat carefully.

b) Andrea approached the spitting and hissing cat carefully. 2. a) Deon looked at the flag flapping in the breeze on a hot July afternoon and thought,

“What a great country I live in.” b) Flapping in the breeze on a hot July afternoon, Deon looked at the flag and thought, “What

a great country I live in.” 3. a) The ceramic pot belongs to the lady in the white hat with the broad, heavy bottom.

b) The ceramic pot with the broad, heavy bottom belongs to the lady in the white hat. 4. a) While we were eating ice cream and drinking iced tea, the hot day seemed easier to bear.

b) Eating ice cream and drinking iced tea, the hot day seemed easier to bear. 5. a) Driving and talking on a cell phone, people can easily have accidents.

b) Driving and talking on a cell phone, accidents can easily occur. Underline and correct each misplaced or dangling modifier below. 6. Struggling under a heavy load of books, Kim’s back and arms were about to give out. ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Pressed for time, the project was hastily completed just two hours before Jim started his

vacation. ______________________________________________________________________________

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8. Micjo almost distributed 200 flyers advertising the store’s grand opening. ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ The bread was eagerly devoured by the children that had just been taken from the oven.


9. ______________________________________________________________________________

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10. Handcuffed and wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, the judge ordered the prisoner removed

from the courtroom. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 19, Test 1 Underline and rewrite correctly the nonparallel elements of the sentences below. 1. Hearing Anna call, Shadow pricked up his ears, barked once, and started running across the

lawn toward her. ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. Muttering under his breath and with a ferocious scowl, Sean finally took out the garbage. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. The softball team likes to play hard during the game but likes goofing off during practice. ______________________________________________________________________________

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4. Bren works quickly and is accurate. ______________________________________________________________________________

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5. Mollie wore a gray sweater, a faded pair of jeans, and a jacket that was purple. ______________________________________________________________________________

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For each numbered item, choose the version of the sentence that does not contain an error in parallel structure. 6. a) Dipping crazily and wild in the way it spun, the kite grazed a tree and then crashed to the

ground. b) Dipping crazily and spinning wildly, the kite grazed a tree and then crashed into the

ground.


7. a) Each player shook hands with the opposing team and congratulated them on a well-played

game. b) Each player shook hands with the opposing team and was congratulating them on a

wellplayed game. 8. a) Higher status, earning a higher income, and to feel like you have accomplished something

are all benefits of a college degree. b) An increase in status, income, and self-esteem are all benefits of a college degree.

9. a) The woman was carrying a baby and holding a toddler by the hand.

b) The woman carried a baby and was holding a toddler by the hand. 10. a) The t-shirt was stained, had holes ripped in it, and faded.

b) The t-shirt was stained, ripped, and faded.


Chapter 20, Test 1 Choose the correct ending for each sentence, considering verb tense and avoiding passive voice. 1. The church is collecting food and clothing for the hurricane victims;

a) children’s clothing is especially needed by them. b) they especially need children’s clothing.

2. When Rick went to the parking garage to get his car, someone

a) stole his CD player. b) had stolen his CD player.

3. Kareem is so good at word games that he

a) wins every time he plays. b) won every time he plays.

4. We were angry with the landlord because we had been complaining for two months and

a) he had not fixed our problem. b) our problem had not been fixed by him.

5. Vanessa heard snarling and barking in front of her house, so she

a) looks to see what has happened. b) looked to see what had happened.

Rewrite each sentence to correct the shift in tense or voice. 6. Alanah sat in front of the computer for so long that her legs start getting numb.

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______________________________________________________________________________ 7. While Jenn prepared the meal, the table was set by her husband. ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Meri exudes self-confidence; she had a smile on her face. ______________________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________________ When I saw Mark on Saturday, he lost 50 pounds.

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______________________________________________________________________________ 10. The argument was caused by Hennrietta, but she refused to accept the blame. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 23, Test 1

Insert a comma or commas in the proper place in each sentence below. If no comma is needed, leave the sentence alone. 1. Of the three homes she looked at today her children liked the second home while she liked

the first.

2. Wildflowers weeds and mushrooms grew in the sheltered space under Myron’s back porch. 3. The redheaded woodpecker also known as Melanerpes Erythrocephalus lives in the central

and eastern parts of the United States. 4. We bought tickets to the concert but later found out that we would not be able to attend. 5. Thomas is motivated by competition so he always tries to make the highest grade in the

class. Choose the letter of the sentence showing correct comma use. 6. a) Jo’s baby was, almost a millennium baby; he was born on January 2, 2000.

b) Jo’s baby was almost a millennium baby; he was born on January 2, 2000. c) Jo’s baby was almost a millennium baby; he was born on January 2 2000.

7. a) “My supervisor, Patti Simmons, is the person I admire most,” said Kuen. b) “My supervisor Patti Simmons is the person I admire most,” said Kuen. c) “My supervisor Patti Simmons is the person I admire most” said Kuen.

8. a) Conrad a skateboard fanatic has posters of Shaun White Tony Hawk, and Paul Rodriguez

all over his walls. b) Conrad, a skateboard fanatic has posters of Shaun White, Tony Hawk, and Paul Rodriquez

all over his walls. c) Conrad, a skateboard fanatic, has posters of Shaun White, Tony Hawk, and Paul

Rodriquez all over his walls. 9. a) “My microwave has a hot spot, and my popcorn burns every time,” complained Jess.

b) “My microwave has a hot spot and my popcorn burns every time,” complained Jess. c) “My microwave has a hot spot and my popcorn burns every time” complained Jess.

10. a) Jamie Berry, Ph.D., traveled to Oxford in April 2007 to meet Mick Jagger.

b) Jamie Berry, Ph.D. traveled to Oxford in April 2007 to meet Mick Jagger. c) Jamie Berry Ph.D. traveled to Oxford in April, 2007 to meet Mick Jagger.


Chapter 24 Chapter 24, Test 1

Place a period, question mark, exclamation point, semicolon, colon, dash or dashes, or parentheses in the blanks in the sentences below. 1. “Do you know how to get back on the highway__” the tourist asked. 2. Tracy Brown ___ my neighbor___ threw a baby shower for her sister-in-law. 3. A discarded cigarette started a grass fire in the park___soon after, a sign appeared that read,

“Smokers, watch your butts.” 4. The jacket___Viola’s favorite___had a dark red stain on the left sleeve. 5. “Come back here___” the panicked mother screamed as her child ran into the street. 6. Jonathan went into the kitchen with one thing on his mind___food. 7. Ryan and Brianna sat on a bench in the park__for the moment, they were too tired to do

anything but sit. 8. Everyone in the department questioned why Ramona didn’t get the promotion____ 9. The balloon sailed toward the rooftops as the child stared after it___ 10. The last question on the test___and the most difficult one___had Caroline stumped. 1. ve to work tonight.


Chapter 25, Test 1

Identify the problem in sentences 1–3.

1. He spends most evenings hanging out with the guys.

a) slang c) wordiness b) cliché d) conversational constructions

2. Oh, well, I think the play was worth the $127 ticket.


3. The room was black as pitch; I couldn’t see beyond a few inches.


Choose the best version of each sentence in 4–6. 4. a) The supervisor was all over our backs.

b) The supervisor in charge of the employees continually criticized us over and over again. c) The supervisor was too critical of the employees.

5. a) The sunset was stunning.

b) The sunset was astonishingly, ravishingly beautiful. c) The sunset blew me away.

6. a) Alex can pick u up b4 he snags the pizza. b) Alex can collect you prior to his acquisition of the Italian culinary delight, pizza. c) Alex can pick you up before he picks up the pizza.

Rewrite the two italicized phrases in each short selection below to eliminate word choice errors. Tom wanted to get the heads up on the rumors that had been circulating throughout the company, so he went to see his coworker to find out what was going down. 7. ____________________________ 8. ____________________________ Anita had too many irons in the fire, and she was working her fingers to the bone. 9. ____________________________ 10. ____________________________


Chapter 26, Test 1 Cross out and change the one incorrect word in each of the following sentences.

1. “I like the idea of taking a course online,” said Melanie, “but I think I really prefer the

traditional classroom, where the instructor is right their in the room with me.”

2. “The recession had no affect on my uncle Bernard,” said Martin. “He was unemployed before it started.”

3. The coaching committee had to choose between several players for the starting lineup. 4. The children’s mother decided to see what they were doing. “Things are too quite around

here,” she said. 5. “Kendrick is on his way,” said Bev. “I past him on the interstate a few minutes ago.” 6. Saul always thinks that no one has a right to be more miserable then he is. 7. Caroline was not sure weather to buy a new computer or to put up with her old one for a few

more months. 8. Andrea will do what she wants irregardless of her parents’ wishes. 9. “I am going to do some work in the other room,” Rick told the service technician. “Just call

me when you are threw. 10. “Why do I always loose my glasses?” complained Daniela.


Chapter 27, Test 1 Choose the correctly capitalized version of each sentence below. 1. a) My Aunt Lindsey is African American, and her husband Freddie is Chinese American.

b) My aunt Lindsey is African American, and her husband Freddie is Chinese American. c) My aunt Lindsey is African american, and her husband Freddie is Chinese american.

2. a) The new site for Community General Hospital is five miles North of its current location on

Chestnut Street. b) The new site for Community General Hospital is five miles north of its current location on

Chestnut Street. c) The new site for Community General Hospital is five miles north of its current location on

Chestnut street. 3. a) The students in the French Club usually speak English at their meetings.

b) The students in the French club usually speak English at their meetings. c) The students in the French Club usually speak english at their meetings.

4. a) I interviewed my Grandmother about her experience working for a Federal Agency.

b) I interviewed my Grandmother about her experience working for a federal agency. c) I interviewed my grandmother about her experience working for a federal agency.

Correct the two capitalization errors in each sentence below Sandro said, “My Uncle from mexico is visiting next week.” 5. _______________________ 6. ________________________ Karina is taking a job with ibm as soon as Summer is over. 7. _______________________ 8. ________________________ Just down the street from the catholic church, Mr. Bowen is building a bookstore that will be called Bowen’s books. 9. _______________________ 10. ________________________

Correct the two apostrophe mistakes in each sentence below. The mistakes may involve omission of apostrophes or apostrophes incorrectly included in sentences.


Chapter 28, Test 1Throughout the house, most of the doors hinges had been ripped away from the wood as a result of the childrens horseplay.

1. _______________________ 2. ________________________

The child’s poster read, “Please dont litter our highway’s!”

3. _______________________ 4. ________________________

“After a long days work, all I want is a hot shower and a cold iced tea,” said Cliffords dad.

5. _______________________ 6. ________________________

“I cant see the screen with that womans huge hairdo blocking my way,” complained Kippie.

7. _______________________ 8. ________________________

Marcs ambition is to buy his uncles 1947 Dodge and restore it to its original condition. 9. _______________________ 10. ________________________


Chapter 29, Test 1 Choose the letter of the one sentence out of each group in which quotations and underlining are correctly used.

1. a) Josh said that he put a fresh coat of paint on his remote-control car yesterday. b) Josh said, He put a fresh coat of paint on his remote-control car yesterday.” c) Josh said, “That he put a fresh coat of paint on his remote-control car yesterday.” 2. a) I hope, commented Lee, that I do well enough to make it to the semi-finals. b) “I hope,” commented Lee, “that I do well enough to make it to the semi-finals.” c) “I hope,” commented Lee, that I do well enough to make it to the semi-finals. 3. a) Nigel Spivey’s book, How Art Made the World, is a companion to the PBS miniseries of

the same name. b) Nigel Spivey’s book, “How Art Made the World,” is a companion to the PBS miniseries of

the same name. c) Nigel Spivey’s book, How Art Made the World, is a companion to the PBS miniseries of

the same name. 4. a) The chapter, “Seeing the Invisible, discusses the art of numerous world religions. b) The chapter, “Seeing the Invisible,” discusses the art of numerous world religions. c) The chapter, Seeing the Invisible, discusses the art of numerous world religions. 5. a) Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “From a Railway Carriage” is located on page 61 of

Poetry to Read Out Loud. b) Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “From a Railway Carriage” is located on page 61 of Poetry

to Read Out Loud. c) Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem From a Railway Carriage is located on page 61 of Poetry

to Read Out Loud. Add underlining or quotation marks where they are needed in the following sentences. 6. In his autobiography for the 1940 Federal Writer’s Project, Mr. W. F. Hawley recalls, My

favorite rumor for avoiding yellow fever was to drink lots of champagne.

______________________________________________________________________________

7. After sharing six bottles of champagne with my friend during the 1883 epidemic, writes

Hawley, I had a very large headache but no yellow fever.


______________________________________________________________________________ 8. However, in 1888, I did suffer from a bout with yellow fever, Hawley records.

______________________________________________________________________________ 9. The basis for my essay is the chapter titled Fur Traders and Trappers of the Far West, which

begins on page 93.

______________________________________________________________________________

10. John A. Hawgood’s book America’s Western Frontiers has been a very useful source in my

research. ______________________________________________________________________________


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