Question 1

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which is the correct in-text citation if a source has more than three authors?

Accepted Answer

When a source has more than three authors, the best in-text citation is to use "et al." after the first author's name, such as "Chang et al." This abbreviation stands for the Latin phrase "et alia," which means "and others."

Question 2

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the sentence below that is not a fragment:

Accepted Answer

This sentence has a subject (Most of the students) and a predicate (were already in the pool) and expresses a complete thought. The other sentences are fragments as they are missing a subject, predicate, or both.

Question 3

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the sentence below that is capitalized correctly:

Accepted Answer

"Internet" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun. "Spring" should be lowercase because it is a common noun.

Question 4

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the best transition: Consumers today have many choices in the foods they buy. _______________, most grocery stores now include an organic produce section.

Accepted Answer

The best transition to use in this case is "For instance," because it provides a specific example to support the opening statement. "In contrast" would suggest a difference between the choices of foods, which isn't directly relevant in this sentence. "Nevertheless" would suggest a contradiction or unexpected outcome, which isn't the case here. "All of the above" isn't a valid choice, as only one option is correct.

Question 5

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the correct format: _________ people evacuated the building during the fire drill.

Accepted Answer

When writing out a number that can be written in two words or more, such as 200, it is recommended to write it out as "two hundred" to ensure clarity and proper convention.

Question 6

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Air bags in the 2008 sedan are defective. __________, owners have been asked to return to the dealership to get new bags installed.

Accepted Answer

"Consequently" is the best choice because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the first sentence and the second sentence. "Besides" and "In other words" do not convey this relationship as clearly. "All of the above" is not a valid answer since only one choice is the best.

Question 7

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the correct format:  I only got ________ percent of the answers correct on the pop quiz.

Accepted Answer

Numbers are typically written in numeral form, so 50 is the correct choice.

Question 8

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
A topic sentence or thesis statement usually has two parts: a specific topic and

Accepted Answer

A topic sentence or thesis statement typically includes a specific topic and a special feature or feeling about the topic, which provides the writer's perspective or angle on the topic.

Question 9

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which sentence is not in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

This sentence is in the passive voice because the subject is receiving the action instead of performing it. The focus is on "their presentation" rather than who did the presenting. A and B are both in the active voice with clear subjects performing actions.

Question 10

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"I couldn't believe it was the same car. He had used a restoring wax, and the paint was now a deep, shiny red. A new exhaust pipe made the engine purr. Polka dot seat covers hid the old upholstery, and new speakers were playing one of my favorite songs. The driver's door was still one big dent, but it didn't rattle when I opened it."
- Kemper, Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing Book 1, 1e. © 2013. Cengage Learning.Though several senses are engaged in the passage, which sensory details dominate?

Accepted Answer

The passage primarily focuses on visual and auditory sensory details, such as the shiny red paint, the purring engine, and the polka dot seat covers.

Question 11

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
Drop by the study group if _________ interested in extra help.

Accepted Answer

"You're" is the correct choice because it is a contraction of "you are," which fits the context of the sentence.

Question 12

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which is the correct MLA format for a book in the Source list?

Accepted Answer

The correct format for a book in the Source list is: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Print.

Question 13

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following transitions can be used to clarify an idea?

Accepted Answer

All of the above transition phrases signal to the reader that the writer is about to provide further clarification or a fuller explanation of a previous point or idea. Using any one of these transitions makes it clear to the reader that the following sentence will restate the previous idea in a clearer or more concise manner.

Question 14

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
A T-Chart that lists strengths and weaknesses of a topic is useful when

Accepted Answer

A T-Chart that lists strengths and weaknesses of a topic is most useful when evaluating, as it allows for a clear comparison and analysis of both positive and negative aspects. While creating and understanding may also benefit from a T-chart, these purposes are not as directly related to analyzing strengths and weaknesses. Remembering is not necessarily the main purpose of a T-chart.

Question 15

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which sentence below has a comma splice error?

Accepted Answer

Sentence A has a comma splice error because it contains two independent clauses (Each candidate gave a speech and the audience listened attentively) separated by only a comma.

Question 16

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which group of transition words could show the relationship between paragraphs in an essay explaining a process?

Accepted Answer

The transition words "first, next, then, finally" show the order of steps in a process, making them the best choice for connecting paragraphs in an essay explaining a process. Option B has location-based transitions that wouldn't fit the purpose of explaining a process. Option C has transition words that show similarity or comparison between things, but not necessarily the order of steps. Option D has transition words that give examples, but not necessarily the order of steps in a process.

Question 17

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following types of supporting details are commonly used in information reading?

Accepted Answer

All of the above types of supporting details (facts and statistics, examples, quotations) are commonly used in information reading and can provide evidence to support the main idea or argument presented in the text.

Question 18

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which type of paragraph supports an opinion or claim with strong details?

Accepted Answer

An argument paragraph supports an opinion or claim with strong details and aims to persuade the reader to accept it.

Question 19

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Choose the sentence below that fixes the following run-on: The snowstorm closed the college classes will be postponed until Tuesday.

Accepted Answer

All options correct the run-on sentence by properly separating the two independent clauses. Option A uses a period, B uses a comma and coordinating conjunction "so," and C uses a semicolon.

Question 20

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
All the following are types of context clues except

Accepted Answer

Antonyms, synonyms, and words in a series are all types of context clues used in reading comprehension. However, hyperlinks are not a type of context clue but rather a feature of electronic texts that allow the reader to access additional information or resources.

Quiz 27: Understanding Social Media: A Special Kind of Conversation

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which is the correct in-text citation if a source has more than three authors?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the sentence below that is not a fragment:

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the sentence below that is capitalized correctly:

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the best transition: Consumers today have many choices in the foods they buy. _______________, most grocery stores now include an organic produce section.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the correct format: _________ people evacuated the building during the fire drill.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Air bags in the 2008 sedan are defective. __________, owners have been asked to return to the dealership to get new bags installed.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the correct format: I only got ________ percent of the answers correct on the pop quiz.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. A topic sentence or thesis statement usually has two parts: a specific topic and

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which sentence is not in the active voice?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Drop by the study group if _________ interested in extra help.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which is the correct MLA format for a book in the Source list?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following transitions can be used to clarify an idea?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. A T-Chart that lists strengths and weaknesses of a topic is useful when

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which sentence below has a comma splice error?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which group of transition words could show the relationship between paragraphs in an essay explaining a process?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following types of supporting details are commonly used in information reading?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which type of paragraph supports an opinion or claim with strong details?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the sentence below that fixes the following run-on: The snowstorm closed the college classes will be postponed until Tuesday.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. All the following are types of context clues except