Question 1

INFORMATION LITERACY
Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-In order to target his or her research, a student might consider
A) narrowing the search with strong keywords.
B) adding Boolean operators to change results.
C) using library databases.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are effective strategies for targeting research. Using strong keywords, Boolean operators, and library databases can all help refine and focus search results, making the research process more efficient and effective.

Question 2

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-The body of an essay consists of
A) paragraphs that support the thesis.
B) the thesis.
C) introduction, development, and conclusion.
D) topic sentences.

Accepted Answer

The body of an essay consists of paragraphs that support the thesis, elaborating on the main ideas and arguments presented in the thesis statement.

Question 3

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-FILL-IN: In most writing, your general aim should be to first advance a point and then ________________ that point.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-An important difference between writing and talking is that _____________.
A) writers make more points than speakers
B) writers always use better English than speakers
C) writers do not write about personal matters
D) writers have to give specific reasons for their statements

Accepted Answer

Writers often need to provide specific reasons for their statements to clarify their points and support their arguments, which is not always a requirement in spoken communication.

Question 5

IDENTIFYING TRANSITIONS AND OTHER CONNECTING WORDS
The following selections use transitions, repeated words, synonyms, and pronouns to tie together ideas. The connecting words you are to identify have been boldfaced. In the space provided, write T for Transition, RW for Repeated Word, S for Synonym, or P for Pronoun.
-______ 6. The barrel of a gun is marked with grooves that leave unique marks on the bullet it fires. An expert can match the bullet exactly to the gun it came from.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

IDENTIFYING TRANSITIONS AND OTHER CONNECTING WORDS
The following selections use transitions, repeated words, synonyms, and pronouns to tie together ideas. The connecting words you are to identify have been boldfaced. In the space provided, write T for Transition, RW for Repeated Word, S for Synonym, or P for Pronoun.
-______ 7. Ticks can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever. They have also been identified as the cause of Lyme disease, a severe form of arthritis.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

IDENTIFYING TRANSITIONS AND OTHER CONNECTING WORDS
The following selections use transitions, repeated words, synonyms, and pronouns to tie together ideas. The connecting words you are to identify have been boldfaced. In the space provided, write T for Transition, RW for Repeated Word, S for Synonym, or P for Pronoun.
-______ 9. Lola loves to watch gymnastics and ice skating on television. She also enjoys demolition derbies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

INFORMATION LITERACY
Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-FILL-IN: In a Web address, the three letters following the "dot" are called the ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of INFORMATION LITERACY
Some of the questions that follow...

Question 9

IDENTIFYING TRANSITIONS AND OTHER CONNECTING WORDS
The following selections use transitions, repeated words, synonyms, and pronouns to tie together ideas. The connecting words you are to identify have been boldfaced. In the space provided, write T for Transition, RW for Repeated Word, S for Synonym, or P for Pronoun.
-______ 8. In 2012, McDonald's, the fast-food giant, launched a pilot program to phase out polystyrene hot beverage cups. Polystyrene cups cannot be recycled.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-_____ If you don't know your subject when you begin to write, you may discover it as you write.

Accepted Answer

Writing can be a process of discovery, allowing the writer to clarify and understand their thoughts and subject matter more deeply as they write.

Question 11

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-In which stage of the writing process is a computer helpful?
A) Generating a list of items to write about.
B) Deciding on the order of sentences and paragraphs.
C) Substituting more effective writing during revision.
D) All of the these.

Accepted Answer

A computer can be helpful in all stages of the writing process mentioned: generating ideas, organizing content, and revising for more effective writing.

Question 12

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-_____ The introductory paragraph of an essay should always begin by stating the point the essay will prove.

Accepted Answer

The introductory paragraph of an essay often starts with a hook to grab the reader's attention, provides background information, and then states the thesis, which is the main point the essay will prove, but it doesn't always begin directly with stating that point.

Question 13

Read the essay below. Then outline it on a separate sheet of paper. Write out the thesis statement and topic sentences, and list the three major points that fit under each topic sentence.
-Escape Reading
Everyone needs to escape from a dull routine. Escape can sometimes be dangerous-if a person turns to alcohol or drugs, for instance. But escaping into a sport or hobby can be a healthy way to turn off the daily pressures. My escape hatch is reading books that carry me to other times and places.
I often escape, first of all, into spy stories. These books are usually set in exotic lands I'm sure I will never actually see. Spies, for example, pass information to each other in a market in Tokyo, a cafe in Venice, or an airport in Mumbai. In addition, spy novels are filled with fascinating marvels of technology. James Bond has his Lotus car equipped with smokescreen and machine gun controls, of course, but even less-glamorous spies use hidden Web cams and microphones that pick up conversations miles away. The intricate, twisted plots of spy stories also aid the sensation of total escape. Keeping up with the secret agents, the counterspies, and the double crosses occupies my mind completely. I don't worry about whether my car will pass inspection when I'm trying to figure out which British agent is really working for the enemy.
A second kind of escape reading I enjoy is the Western. A book by Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour is filled with the atmosphere of a long-ago era. I can live for a time in a town like Dodge City; I can almost see the dusty main street, the raised wooden sidewalks, and the women wearing calico sunbonnets. The Western also helps me escape by providing plenty of action. Almost every page puts me in the midst of a cattle roundup, a gunfight, or a galloping posse. The non-stop action won't allow my mind to wander back to the real world until I turn the last page. Finally, a Western tempts me to escape into it because the story usually describes a simpler, less confusing world than my own. The characters are either good guys or bad guys, and it is easy to tell the difference. In the Old West, justice always triumphs in the end.
The final and most enjoyable escape I know is reading horror stories. For one thing, such stories keep me interested because the authors create fascinating imaginary monsters. A story about a slimy creature that emerges from a graveyard or a huge, hundred-pound rat that lives in a basement is a story that blanks out reality. Horror stories introduce me to imaginary places as well. A horror tale can be set in a series of tunnels beneath the Himalayas or in another dimension that exists only in a spooky old house. Pure shock, however, is what makes horror stories sure-fire escapes. The problems I have at work could never be as bad, for example, as the horrible situations Stephen King's characters endure. As I read about a woman being chased by a rabid St. Bernard, or a little boy being pursued by an insane and murderous father, I forget the outside world completely.
The members of my family have learned to leave me in peace when I escape into my books. They know that giving me such time means that I will be easier to live with. After I have returned from a dangerous spy mission, a Western shoot-out, or a house of horror, I can deal more calmly with everyday crises at home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the essay below. Then outline it...

Question 14

FRAGMENTS Each word group in the student paragraph below is numbered. In the space provided, write C if a word group is a complete sentence; write F it if is a fragment. You will find ten fragments in the paragraph. -Calling In Sick ¹It takes skill to call in sick to work with a phony excuse. ²And not sound like a faker. ³First of all, one must be sure to speak directly to the boss. ⁴Not to a co-worker or secretary. ⁵If a person talks to a co-worker who doesn't like him or her. ⁶The co-worker may "forget" to give the boss the message. ⁷Making the person look totally irresponsible. ⁸Or the co-worker may tell the boss, in a sarcastic tone, "Terry is sick again." ⁹Transmitting the message that this is definitely a fakery. ¹⁰Second, being careful not to ruin the excuse by overacting or exaggerating. ¹¹For example, coughing on the phone like a tuberculosis victim or sneezing after every word. ¹²Also, it's important not to claim that this is a complicated disease. ¹³Such as bronchitis combined with pneumonia. ¹⁴A simple excuse sounds more truthful, so it's worth sticking with the flu or a stomach virus. ¹⁵The most important technique involved in calling in sick is making sure one doesn't get caught. ¹⁶The person must, for instance, be willing to stay home all day. ¹⁷So that a co-worker can't say, "I tried to reach him, but he doesn't answer." ¹⁸And it's critical to never return to work after sick leave with a suntan or an ankle broken while skiing. ¹⁹If a person follows these tips when calling in sick. ²⁰No one can accuse him or her of "faking it." 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ 11. _____ 12. _____ 13. _____ 14. _____ 15. _____ 16. _____ 17. _____ 18. _____ 19. _____ 20. _____

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

IDENTIFYING TRANSITIONS AND OTHER CONNECTING WORDS
The following selections use transitions, repeated words, synonyms, and pronouns to tie together ideas. The connecting words you are to identify have been boldfaced. In the space provided, write T for Transition, RW for Repeated Word, S for Synonym, or P for Pronoun.
-______ 10. With a tractor trailer on the highway in front of me and another one on the side, I began to feel claustrophobic. This closed-in feeling increased when a large bus came up close behind me.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IDENTIFYING TRANSITIONS AND OTHER CONNECTING WORDS
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Question 16

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-_____ The concluding paragraph of an essay can include both a summary of the main point and a final thought on the subject.

Accepted Answer

The concluding paragraph of an essay often summarizes the main points and includes a final thought or reflection on the subject, providing closure to the discussion.

Question 17

In the spaces provided, add appropriate transitions to tie together the sentences and ideas in the following essay. Draw from the words given in the box below.
 
-Hooked on Buying
Every day, Americans head out in droves for our country's department stores, discount centers, and shopping malls. We all have to buy something we think we really need or we feel is an incredible bargain. In reality, though, we are just ready for another fix of our favorite drug: shopping. There are several reasons why we seem to have turned into a nation of consumer junkies.______________________ , Americans believe in competition, even when it comes
to acquiring possessions. We feel like losers if we don't own the cars, appliances, clothes,
and furniture our neighbors and friends own. _______________________ , the Browns'
four-year-old car will seem fine until the Smiths next door buy a brand-new model. Then
the competitive instinct to stay ahead in the game sends the Browns out scouting the new
car lots. The competitive urge tells us that people's success in life is measured by how much they own. So we admire those with the most material possessions, the ones who own three cars or enough shoes to fill a walk-in closet.
A _________________________ reason for our addiction to consumer goods is the
American belief that "new is better." It is possible to fix a broken toaster, mend torn
clothing, or make do with an outdated refrigerator. _____________________ we prefer to throw out the old and buy the new. _______________________, we have junkyards and dumps bursting with the still-usable items we no longer want. Instead of reusing or recycling, which would make more economic sense, we throw away.________________________, our buying habit is maintained and encouraged by
advertisers. We are bombarded by television and pop-up ads that carry seductive messages. ___________________ of these messages is that buying a particular product-a flat screen, a motorcycle, or a dishwasher-is all that is needed to make the purchaser happy. _____________________ message is that buying a certain product will make the user a better, more attractive person. Every shampoo, makeup, or cologne ad tries to convince us that a single item can transform us into the ideal self we fantasize about.
In this country, shopping satisfies our psychological needs. We are truly hooked
on the thrill that comes from passing cash or plastic over a store counter and receiving some new possession in return. ____________, this thrill is never lasting and only promotes the worst sides of our collective character. _____________ of submitting to consumerist impulses, Americans ought to focus their time, energy, and resources on initiatives that improve society, thus breaking this vicious cycle of buying and selling.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-What is the advantage of learning how to write essays?
A) Makes you a better writer
B) Strengthens your skills as a reader and listener
C) Makes you a stronger thinker
D) All of the these.

Accepted Answer

Learning how to write essays improves writing skills, enhances reading and listening abilities, and strengthens critical thinking, encompassing all the options listed.

Question 19

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-The plan of development in an essay is __________.
A) the structure of a body paragraph
B) the same as a thesis statement
C) a preview of the major points that support the essay
D) always part of an introductory paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A plan of development in an essay outlines the major points that will be used to support the thesis statement, serving as a preview or roadmap for the reader.

Question 20

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-_____ Supporting paragraphs in an essay need their own topic sentences.

Accepted Answer

Supporting paragraphs in an essay are designed to develop the main idea presented in the thesis statement, and each requires its own topic sentence to introduce the specific idea or point they are addressing.

Quiz 1: College Writing Skills with Readings

INFORMATION LITERACY Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -In order to target his or her research, a student might consider

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -The body of an essay consists of

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -FILL-IN: In most writing, your general aim should be to first advance a point and then ________________ that point.

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -An important difference between writing and talking is that _____________.

INFORMATION LITERACY Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -FILL-IN: In a Web address, the three letters following the "dot" are called the ______________.

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -_____ If you don't know your subject when you begin to write, you may discover it as you write.

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -In which stage of the writing process is a computer helpful?

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -_____ The introductory paragraph of an essay should always begin by stating the point the essay will prove.

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -_____ The concluding paragraph of an essay can include both a summary of the main point and a final thought on the subject.

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -What is the advantage of learning how to write essays?

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -The plan of development in an essay is __________.

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers. -_____ Supporting paragraphs in an essay need their own topic sentences.