Question 1

_____Simply changing one or two words from the original is not a paraphrase.

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing involves rewording and rephrasing the original text substantially while retaining the original meaning, not just changing a few words.

Question 2

______ If you want to use a quotation that is longer than four lines, you should block the quotation, indenting it by an extra margin.

Accepted Answer

When quoting passages that are longer than four lines, the correct formatting is to use a block quotation, which involves indenting the entire passage by an extra margin from the rest of the text.

Question 3

_____ If you borrow only a single sentence (without proper attribution) it is not plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism includes using someone else's words, sentences, or ideas without proper attribution, regardless of the amount borrowed.

Question 4

FILL-IN: Reporting information in your own words and style without condensing it is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: Reporting information in your own words...

Question 5

Which of the following is not an effective strategy for writing summary?
A) Preserve the balance and proportion of the original work.
B) Periodically refer to the author or article to emphasize that this is a summary.
C) Include three or more quotations from the text in each paragraph of summary.
D) Express the main points and key details in your own words.

Accepted Answer

Including three or more quotations from the text in each paragraph of a summary is not effective because a summary should primarily consist of a condensed version of the material, expressed in your own words, rather than relying heavily on direct quotations.

Question 6

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 4. I could tell the room had been dusted, for all the pictures were crooked.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 7

FILL-IN: If you omit the irrelevant words in a quotation, you must show the omission by including _____________ in place of the deleted words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: If you omit the irrelevant words...

Question 8

_____ It is a good idea to insert your own ideas and opinions into any summary you write.

Accepted Answer

A summary should accurately represent the original text's ideas and content without introducing the summarizer's personal opinions or interpretations.

Question 9

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 5. George knew the answer to the last essay exam question he didn't have enough time
to write his response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 10

Which of the following is not an effective way to avoid plagiarism?
A) Read the information, set it aside, and then try to explain it in your own words and style.
B) Use an online thesaurus to change most of the words in a found passage.
C) Once you've written a paraphrase, compare your words and sentence structure to those of the original.
D) Credit the original source with an in-text citation.

Accepted Answer

Using an online thesaurus to change most of the words in a found passage is not an effective way to avoid plagiarism because it still involves using the original ideas without properly creating original content or crediting the source. This method, often referred to as "patchwriting," is considered a form of plagiarism because it involves only superficial changes to the original text.

Question 11

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 8. Erin sat on the park bench eating peanuts squirrels kept bouncing up to her for a
handout.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 12

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 6. We quickly closed the camper's windows, but dozens of moths had managed to fly
in anyway.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 13

_____ A summary is also referred to as a précis or abstract.

Accepted Answer

A summary, often capturing the main points of a document or text, can be referred to as a précis or an abstract, especially in academic and professional contexts.

Question 14

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 3. The most popular language in the world is Chinese more than a billion people speak it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 15

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 10. I know I won't win the race tomorrow, I just want to be able to say I finished.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 16

Before writing a summary, you may want to preview the work by ______________.
A) gaining a quick overview of the article by reading the introduction and conclusion
B) considering ways in which the title condenses the article's meaning
C) note any words that have been emphasized with italic or boldface type
D) all of the these

Accepted Answer

Previewing a work before writing a summary involves gaining a quick overview by reading the introduction and conclusion, considering how the title reflects the article's content, and noting any words emphasized with italic or boldface type, as all these strategies help in understanding the main points and structure of the text.

Question 17

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 9. The fumes from the glossy enamel paint were giving Maria a headache she took a
break outside.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 18

_____ Formulating your thesis at the beginning will help you stick to the topic of your essay.

Accepted Answer

Formulating a thesis at the beginning of your essay helps in maintaining focus on the main topic and guiding the direction of your arguments and analysis.

Question 19

RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside run-on sentences. Write C beside sentences that are punctuated correctly. Some of the run-ons have no punctuation between the two complete thoughts; others have only a comma.
Correct each run-on by using (l) a period and capital letter, (2) a comma plus a joining word, or (3) a semicolon. Do not use the same method of correction in each sentence.
-_____ 7. The candy bar in my glove compartment had melted sticky chocolate sauce coated
my license and registration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of RUN-ONS
In the space provided, write R-O beside...

Question 20

FILL-IN: The first step in essay writing is deciding what ____________________ you want to make.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: The first step in essay writing...

Quiz 1: College Writing Skills with Readings

_____Simply changing one or two words from the original is not a paraphrase.

______ If you want to use a quotation that is longer than four lines, you should block the quotation, indenting it by an extra margin.

_____ If you borrow only a single sentence (without proper attribution) it is not plagiarism.

FILL-IN: Reporting information in your own words and style without condensing it is called ______________.

Which of the following is not an effective strategy for writing summary?

FILL-IN: If you omit the irrelevant words in a quotation, you must show the omission by including _____________ in place of the deleted words.

_____ It is a good idea to insert your own ideas and opinions into any summary you write.

Which of the following is not an effective way to avoid plagiarism?

_____ A summary is also referred to as a précis or abstract.

Before writing a summary, you may want to preview the work by ______________.

_____ Formulating your thesis at the beginning will help you stick to the topic of your essay.

FILL-IN: The first step in essay writing is deciding what ____________________ you want to make.