Communication, Grammer, and Writing Answers – Flashcards
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An effective group member is quiet and reserved, letting other group members take the lead.
False
It is important for your group to _____________ evaluate all of the options.
Objectively
Which of the following is not something your group might do while selecting the best solution?
Brainstorm
All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except:
Subjectively evaluates options
Thanks to our group’s ________________, we were able to accomplish all our goals.
action-oriented structure
Which of the following is part of generating creative solutions?
Brainstorming
Explain the characteristics of an effective group member. What are your strengths and weaknesses when you work in a group?
Answers will vary. Characteristics listed should include… • Identify clear goals • Develop an action-orientated structure• Gather and use information effectively • Develop a variety of viable options • Objectively evaluate the options • Treat others kindly
You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. You have given a couple of suggestions, but no one else in your group is offering any ideas. Describe two or three things you could do to solve this problem.
Answers will vary, but should offer a couple different solutions. For example: organize a brainstorming activity, or try looking at the problem from a different angle.
Your teacher has asked you and your group to solve the problem of tardiness in your class. What steps will you and your group will take to solve this problem?
Answers will vary, but should include things like: – Analyze the problem – Generate creative solutions – Select the best solution – Take action
Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the problem?
What do we hope to accomplish?
_____________________ entails organizing group activities to encourage the group to take action and get things done.
Action-oriented structure
All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except:
Develops a single viable option
Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the problem?
Which is the most viable solution?
Developing an action-oriented structure includes all of the following, except:
Developing a single viable option
It is important for your group to develop a ___________ of viable options.
variety
Your communication skills are not directly related to how effective you are as a group member.
False
You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. Kaleel is very vocal and insists that his idea is the best. The others are becoming frustrated. What should you do?
Have each member rate all the ideas and use the one most people like best.
All of the following are necessary for being an effective team member, except:
Only assert your own ideas.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Approaching the Navajo reservation, the neighboring mountain range came into view.
As we approached the Navajo reservation, the neighboring mountain range came into view.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Sitting on the floor reading, the cat stretched out beside her.
While Darla sat on the floor reading, the cat stretched out beside her.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Looking through the catalog, the dresses were the prettiest Alicia had ever seen.
Looking through the catalog, Alicia thought the dresses were the prettiest she had ever seen.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Having greeted so many guests, my fingers ached from shaking hands with them all.
My fingers ached from shaking hands with all the guests I greeted.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
While checking the transmission fluid, the hood refused to stay up.
While I was checking the transmission fluid, the hood refused to stay up.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Snowing, the hikers wore heavy coats and caps.
In the snow, the hikers wore heavy coats and caps.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
While hanging the clothes on the line, the wind began to blow even harder.
While Logan was hanging the clothes on the line, the wind began to blow even harder.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Overdrawn at the bank, Sal’s finances were in disarray.
Because Sal was overdrawn at the bank, his finances were in disarray.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
Running around the building, the bushes nearly blocked her way.
The bushes nearly blocked her way as she was running around the building.
The following sentence contains dangling modifiers. Rewrite the incorrect sentence so that the meaning is clear:
To make this trip, new luggage is needed.
To make this trip, I need new luggage.
Select the correctly written sentence in this group.
a.
Without a plan for the weekend, we decided to take in a Saturday matinee.
b.
Without a plan for the weekend, a Saturday matinee seemed a good idea at the time.
a.
Without a plan for the weekend, we decided to take in a Saturday matinee.
b.
Without a plan for the weekend, a Saturday matinee seemed a good idea at the time.
A
The sentence “John wants to really do well on this exam” contains which of the following errors?
a.
dangling modifier
c.
split infinitive
b.
squinting modifier
d.
all of the above
a.
dangling modifier
c.
split infinitive
b.
squinting modifier
d.
all of the above
C
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a.
Only Bill wanted to go to the lake. [Intended meaning: Bill wanted to go to the lake, but no one else did.]
b.
Bill only hinted that he would help us move. [Intended meaning: Bill hinted but did not, for example, promise that he would help us move.]
c.
Bill wanted only Mary to win. [Intended meaning; Bill wanted Mary to win, but did not want anyone else to win.
d.
all of these
a.
Only Bill wanted to go to the lake. [Intended meaning: Bill wanted to go to the lake, but no one else did.]
b.
Bill only hinted that he would help us move. [Intended meaning: Bill hinted but did not, for example, promise that he would help us move.]
c.
Bill wanted only Mary to win. [Intended meaning; Bill wanted Mary to win, but did not want anyone else to win.
d.
all of these
D
Select the correctly written sentence in this group.
a.
The soccer team only won four games in the last three years.
b.
The soccer team won only four games in the last three years.
a.
The soccer team only won four games in the last three years.
b.
The soccer team won only four games in the last three years.
B
Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
a.
Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits would not be sufficient.
b.
Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax.
c.
After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter.
d.
none of the above
a.
Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits would not be sufficient.
b.
Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax.
c.
After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter.
d.
none of the above
D
Select the correctly written sentence in this group.
a.
I like to listen to rock music doing my homework.
b.
I like to listen to rock music while I do my homework.
a.
I like to listen to rock music doing my homework.
b.
I like to listen to rock music while I do my homework.
B
Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?
a.
This morning, I walked my dog wearing shorts and sneakers.
b.
Jogging down the hill, I realized that I was never going to be on time.
c.
In the hopes that I would be elected to student council president, I prepared a short acceptance speech.
d.
none of these
a.
This morning, I walked my dog wearing shorts and sneakers.
b.
Jogging down the hill, I realized that I was never going to be on time.
c.
In the hopes that I would be elected to student council president, I prepared a short acceptance speech.
d.
none of these
A
Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?
a.
He only talks about changing his habits. [Intended meaning: He only talks but does nothing else, like consulting a physician or psychiatrist, about changing his habits.
b.
A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel.
c.
The steak on the grill is hers.
d.
none of these
a.
He only talks about changing his habits. [Intended meaning: He only talks but does nothing else, like consulting a physician or psychiatrist, about changing his habits.
b.
A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel.
c.
The steak on the grill is hers.
d.
none of these
B
What is meant by providing a “hook” for your reader?
Students’ answers may vary but the concept should be that a “hook” entices the reader to want to read your paper. You have produced an interest in the subject and brought them in to it.
What is the lowest number you can get on a writing rubric?
1
What is the purpose of a writing rubric?
Students’ answers will vary but the basic concept should be: It will provide clear guidelines to help you shape your writing. You will know exactly what to do.
What is the highest number you can get on a writing rubric?
6
The rhythm and the flow of the language
sentence fluency
Punctuation, spelling and grammar
conventions
If you receive a 1 on the conventions rubric, it may mean that
the severity and frequency of errors are so overwhelming that the reader finds it difficult to focus on the message.
The heart of the message
ideas and content
When a writer focuses on providing a conclusion that gives the reader a sense of resolution and ties everything together, he/she is focusing on good
Organization
If you receive a 6 on the voice rubric, it may mean that
Writer has a strong sense of the audience
The feeling and conviction of the individual writer coming out through the words
Voice
If you receive a 6 on the organization rubric, it may mean that
Details fit where they are placed
The internal structure of a piece of writing.
organization
