English Review for quiz 1 – Flashcards
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The main idea of a paragraph is usually stated in the what sentence.
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topic
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select the topic sentence. [1] In the late seventeenth century a Turkish garrison was using the Parthenon for an ammunition storehouse. [2] During an attack by the Venetians, a bomb ignited the gunpowder, blowing up the center section. [3] Since then the building has been a glorious ruin. [4] Were it not for this relatively recent incident, the Parthenon would be standing intact today.
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Type the number of the topic sentence. [1] People say the necessities of life are food, water, shelter, and clothing, but I think a fifth item should be added to the list: Scotch tape. [2] Hardly a day passes that I do not use this sticky cellophane for some beneficial purpose. [3] When I get so excited about my world history class that I tear a page in the book, Scotch tape comes to my rescue. [4] At night when I don't feel like rolling my hair, what do I do? [5] I tape it in place, of course. [6] I may look like a twentieth-century mummy, but the purpose is accomplished. [7] Have you ever been dressed up to eat at a big, fancy restaurant? [8] Just as you get out of the car someone cheerfully announces, "Your hem is down!" [9] No need to panic; just stick it up with--you guessed it--scotch tape!
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Select the topic sentence. [1] What is amnesia? [2] Most of us think of a dramatic, total loss of memory brought on by a severe blow to the head. [3] Amnesia is, however, a very subtle and sometimes sinister illness. [4] While amnesia can result from a head injury, overwork and worry can also lead to memory lapses. [5] In some cases, diagnosis is difficult because these lapses are intermittent, rather than constant.
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Select a suitable topic sentence to add to this paragraph. The old saying "lightning never strikes twice in the same place" is not true. Ranchers see bolts flash many times among isolated trees or on a strand of barbed wire. Forest rangers manning fire towers report that every thunderstorm brings several flashes to their lofty outposts. Lightning rods are a necessity for radio towers and skyscrapers.
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Lightning can strike trees, fire and radio towers, and skyscrapers.
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Which paragraph shape is not preferred for use in informational text?
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rectangle
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Suppose you have been assigned by the school newspaper to cover an important football game. Which paragraph shape would you use in writing up the story?
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inverted triangle
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clearly and directly stated
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explicitly stated
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hinted at rather than clearly stated
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implicitly stated
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the act or process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true
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infer
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the author's point or purpose, usually stated in a single sentence
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main idea
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ordinary spoken and written language; not poetry
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prose
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other sentences in the paragraph which support, explain, or prove the main idea
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supporting details
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choose the most appropriate transition. Derek likes chocolate. _____, Brenda likes vanilla.
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On the other hand
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Choose the most appropriate transition. Mom dropped us off at the park to play football. _____, she went to the grocery store.
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In the meantime
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Choose the most appropriate transition. Brand name products tend to cost more. _____, I rarely buy them
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therefore
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Choose the most appropriate transition. I am not thrilled about having any pet—_____, a dog.
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specifically
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just as
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to show similarity
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counter to
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to show difference
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in short
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. to summarize
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above
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to show place or position
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prior to
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to show time
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a word, phrase, or sentence that logically connects one idea to another in a piece of writing
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transition
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Which of the following is an introductory paragraph? A. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to space? An astronaut's job seems like a very grand adventure. However, being an astronaut is not easy. Astronauts have a hard job because they must endure a difficult application process, go through extensive training, and conduct comprehensive studies and experiments. B. After an applicant has been accepted into the Astronaut Candidate Program, he or she will undergo one to two years of training. Candidates attend classes on various subjects including those in shuttle systems, astronomy, oceanography, and many science and technology courses. Furthermore, the candidates need to learn some basic survival skills, especially survival swimming. Finally, they experience what it feels like to be weightless and learn how to maneuver in these conditions.
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Paragraph A
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In which paragraph should the thesis statement be placed?
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first
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Which three main sections are found in any type of essay?
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body, conclusion, introduction
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Which of the following statements should never be used in an essay?
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This paper is about . . .
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Which type of essay contains an opinion?
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persuasive
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Which type of essay is used to tell readers about a special event in your life?
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narrative essay
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Which type of essay would have the following thesis statement? Canoeing and white water rafting use upper body strength, but different skills must be developed in order to be successful at each activity.
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comparison and contrast essay
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Which type of essay would have the following thesis statement? America's Groundhog Day has produced a yearly tradition, influenced pop culture, and made many groundhogs famous.
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expository essay
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Which type of essay would have the following thesis statement? My grandmother's Victorian home gave one the feeling that he had traveled back in time.
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descriptive essay
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Which type of essay would be used to explain how to prepare a dinner party?
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expository essay
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True or False? Using documented research will make your argument stronger in a persuasive essay.
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true
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True or False? Some essays do not need a thesis statement.
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false
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True or False? A critical essay points out what you particularly enjoyed about a literary work.
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false
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True or False? It is usually best to use the whole-to-whole method when writing a comparison and contrast essay.
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false
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teaches the reader something about a literary work
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critical essay
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appeals to the five senses
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descriptive essay
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its main purpose is to present information to the reader
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expository essay
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tells a story
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narrative essay
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shows the similarities and differences between two subjects
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comparison and contrast essay
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tries to convince the reader
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persuasive essay
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written for the primary purpose of explaining or informing
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expository essay
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written for the primary purpose of telling a story or relating an event
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narrative essay
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written for the primary purpose of convincing the reader
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persuasive essay
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written for the primary purpose of describing something
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descriptive essay
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written for the primary purpose of exploring a literary work
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critical essay
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written for the primary purpose of pointing out the similarities and differences between two subjects
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comparison and contrast essay
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a literary composition that makes a claim and backs up that claim with supporting evidence
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essay
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a sentence in an essay or report that presents the writer's claim and tells the reader what his main points will be
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thesis statement
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the first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic
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introductory paragraph
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the paragraphs between the introduction and the conclusion that present evidence that supports the thesis statement
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body paragraph
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the final paragraph of an essay that brings the topic to a close
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concluding paragraph
