Deck 1: Exploring the Writing Process the Writing Process Subject, Audience, and Purpose

Question 1

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Writing a first draft

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction. This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) people who design video games.
B) former video game players.
C) video game players.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. The step of the writing process during which writers think, jot down ideas, and plan the paper is known as

A) proofreading.
B) prewriting.
C) revising.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow(s) by choosing the letter of the correct response.Students who do not have the money to pay for some or all of their college expenses can apply for various forms of financial aid. Obtaining the funds for tuition, books, and even living expenses begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to fill out this form is to complete it online at www.fafsa.gov , but students can also fill out and mail in a paper version of the form. This form asks for information about students' financial situation and requires them to answer questions about their taxable and untaxed income and their assets, such as savings account balances and investments. If students are considered dependent on their parents, their parents' financial information is also required. After students submit their FAFSA forms, those forms are processed, and students receive a Student Aid Report. A report is also sent to the colleges the student identified on the FAFSA. Each college uses the information it receives to calculate the amount of aid the student can receive; then, the college generates an award letter for the student. This application process must be completed every year a student is enrolled in school and needs financial aid. The subject of this paragraph is

A) applying for financial aid.
B) the high cost of attending college.
C) types of financial aid.

Question 5

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction. The subject of this paragraph is

A) fun, relaxing hobbies.
B) signs of video game addiction.
C) playing video games.

Question 6

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. During which step of the writing process do writers read a draft again and rewrite it so that it's clearer and more interesting?

A) prewriting
B) proofreading
C) revising

Question 7

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction. The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) explain why video games are fun.
B) inform gamers about the signs of addiction.
C) convince people to stop playing video games.

Question 8

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct response.Coffee drinkers should seriously consider switching to tea. According to the latest research, the ingredients in tea may help people stay slim. When Taiwanese researchers studied 1,000 people, they found that the people who drank two cups of any kind of tea every week for ten years had 20 percent less body fat than people who didn't drink tea. But there's an even better reason to switch. As it turns out, tea lowers the risk of serious disease, such as some cancers, heart attack, and stroke. In 2003, scientists found out that after just three weeks of drinking five cups of black tea per day, fifteen people cut their cholesterol by 7 percent and their bad LDL cholesterol by 11 percent. Australian researchers studying 218 women found that tea reduced blood pressure; in fact, the more tea a person drank, the more blood pressure dropped. Coffee does not offer any of these health benefits, so tea is clearly the better beverage choice. The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) explain the differences between coffee and tea.
B) persuade coffee drinkers to drink tea instead.
C) convince people to drink healthy beverages.

Question 9

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct response.Coffee drinkers should seriously consider switching to tea. According to the latest research, the ingredients in tea may help people stay slim. When Taiwanese researchers studied 1,000 people, they found that the people who drank two cups of any kind of tea every week for ten years had 20 percent less body fat than people who didn't drink tea. But there's an even better reason to switch. As it turns out, tea lowers the risk of serious disease, such as some cancers, heart attack, and stroke. In 2003, scientists found out that after just three weeks of drinking five cups of black tea per day, fifteen people cut their cholesterol by 7 percent and their bad LDL cholesterol by 11 percent. Australian researchers studying 218 women found that tea reduced blood pressure; in fact, the more tea a person drank, the more blood pressure dropped. Coffee does not offer any of these health benefits, so tea is clearly the better beverage choice. This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) tea drinkers.
B) coffee drinkers.
C) researchers.

Question 10

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following is not part of the revision process?

A) rearranging material
B) thinking about possible subjects
C) deciding which ideas to include

Question 11

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow(s) by choosing the letter of the correct response.Students who do not have the money to pay for some or all of their college expenses can apply for various forms of financial aid. Obtaining the funds for tuition, books, and even living expenses begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to fill out this form is to complete it online at www.fafsa.gov , but students can also fill out and mail in a paper version of the form. This form asks for information about students' financial situation and requires them to answer questions about their taxable and untaxed income and their assets, such as savings account balances and investments. If students are considered dependent on their parents, their parents' financial information is also required. After students submit their FAFSA forms, those forms are processed, and students receive a Student Aid Report. A report is also sent to the colleges the student identified on the FAFSA. Each college uses the information it receives to calculate the amount of aid the student can receive; then, the college generates an award letter for the student. This application process must be completed every year a student is enrolled in school and needs financial aid. This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) students who need money for college.
B) financial aid officers at colleges.
C) people who have decided not to attend college.

Question 12

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Proofreading for grammar and spelling errors

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Question 13

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Brainstorming

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Question 14

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following are crucial considerations during prewriting?

A) availability of a computer
B) subject, audience, and purpose
C) correct grammar and spelling
D) final length of the paper

Question 15

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following tasks would a writer usually perform before arranging ideas in a plan or outline?

A) proofreading for grammar and spelling errors
B) writing the first draft
C) freely jotting ideas on paper or the computer

Question 16

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following tasks comes after writing the first draft?

A) deciding which ideas to include
B) arranging ideas in a plan or outline
C) proofreading for grammar and spelling errors

Question 17

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct response.Coffee drinkers should seriously consider switching to tea. According to the latest research, the ingredients in tea may help people stay slim. When Taiwanese researchers studied 1,000 people, they found that the people who drank two cups of any kind of tea every week for ten years had 20 percent less body fat than people who didn't drink tea. But there's an even better reason to switch. As it turns out, tea lowers the risk of serious disease, such as some cancers, heart attack, and stroke. In 2003, scientists found out that after just three weeks of drinking five cups of black tea per day, fifteen people cut their cholesterol by 7 percent and their bad LDL cholesterol by 11 percent. Australian researchers studying 218 women found that tea reduced blood pressure; in fact, the more tea a person drank, the more blood pressure dropped. Coffee does not offer any of these health benefits, so tea is clearly the better beverage choice. The subject of this paragraph is

A) the benefits of drinking tea.
B) healthy beverages.
C) coffee drinkers.

Question 18

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow(s) by choosing the letter of the correct response.Students who do not have the money to pay for some or all of their college expenses can apply for various forms of financial aid. Obtaining the funds for tuition, books, and even living expenses begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to fill out this form is to complete it online at www.fafsa.gov , but students can also fill out and mail in a paper version of the form. This form asks for information about students' financial situation and requires them to answer questions about their taxable and untaxed income and their assets, such as savings account balances and investments. If students are considered dependent on their parents, their parents' financial information is also required. After students submit their FAFSA forms, those forms are processed, and students receive a Student Aid Report. A report is also sent to the colleges the student identified on the FAFSA. Each college uses the information it receives to calculate the amount of aid the student can receive; then, the college generates an award letter for the student. This application process must be completed every year a student is enrolled in school and needs financial aid. The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) convince people to attend college.
B) persuade students to apply for financial aid.
C) explain how to apply for financial aid.

Question 19

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that puts the steps of the writing process in order from 1 through 4.
____ Proofreading
____ Revising
____ Prewriting
____ Writing the first draft

A) 1, 2, 4, 3
B) 4, 3, 1, 2
C) 3, 2, 4, 1

Question 20

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Arranging ideas in a plan or outline

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Question 21

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. After writing the first draft, it's a good idea to

A) take some time to let it "cool off" before revising.
B) start revising right away.
C) turn in the first draft.
D) organize your ideas.