Question 1

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Writers who make many mistakes should concentrate on finding just the worst errors.

Accepted Answer

Writers who make many mistakes should concentrate on finding and fixing all of their errors, not just the worst ones.

Question 2

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) Alpert Construction could not put up the tool shed for another two months; therefore, we decided to build it ourselves.
B) Alpert Construction could not put up the tool shed for another two months, therefore, we decided to build it ourselves.
C) Alpert Construction could not put up the tool shed for another two months, therefore; we decided to build it ourselves.

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction is "therefore" as it shows a cause-and-effect relationship between the two phrases. The semicolon before "therefore" correctly separates two independent clauses. The comma after "months" correctly separates the dependent clause from the independent clause.

Question 3

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Proofreading is the first stage of the writing process.

Accepted Answer

Proofreading is actually the last stage of the writing process, where you review and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The first stage of writing is usually brainstorming or outlining.

Question 4

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Grammatical errors give readers a negative impression of a writer s skills and intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Grammatical errors can create confusion and distract readers from the main message, leading to a negative perception of the writer's skills and intelligence.

Question 5

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. The bottoms up proofreading technique involves reading a paper one sentence at a time, from the beginning to the end.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The bottoms up proofreading technique involves reading a paper one sentence at a time, but starting from the end of the paper and working backwards to the beginning.

Question 6

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. The president of the college asked the trustees for their opinion.
A) trustees, asked
B) president, asked
C) president, college, opinion

Accepted Answer

The complete subject is "the president of the college" and the complete verb is "asked" making the correct answer choice B, "president, asked".

Question 7

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. People who proofread a paper on a computer screen tend to miss more errors.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people tend to miss more errors when proofreading on a computer screen compared to when proofreading on paper.

Question 8

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Joe was introduced to Mina at the benefit dinner.
A) Mina, was introduced
B) Joe, Mina, benefit dinner
C) Joe, was introduced

Accepted Answer

The complete subject is "Joe" and the complete verb is "was introduced." Therefore, choice C is the correct answer as it contains both the subject and the verb. Option A contains the subject "Mina" but the verb is "was introduced" which is incomplete. Option B contains all the elements of the sentence but not the complete subject and verb.

Question 9

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) June s grandparents retired in Colorado but her parents preferred to retire in California.
B) June s grandparents retired in Colorado but, her parents preferred to retire in California.
C) June s grandparents retired in Colorado, but her parents preferred to retire in California.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses the coordinating conjunction "but" correctly to join two independent clauses. It also includes a comma before the coordinating conjunction, which is necessary for proper punctuation.

Question 10

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Charlotte was proud of her final grades.
A) Charlotte, was
B) Charlotte, was, grades
C) Charlotte, her final grades

Accepted Answer

The complete subject is "Charlotte" and the complete verb is "was proud."

Question 11

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Laura could have scored that last run in the ninth inning.
A) Laura, could have scored
B) Laura, last run
C) Laura, scored, run

Accepted Answer

The complete subject is "Laura" and the complete verb is "could have scored." Option A contains both the complete subject and the complete verb. Option B only has the subject and an object (not a verb), and Option C has the subject, two verbs ("could have scored"), and an object (not a complete verb).

Question 12

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) She parked her car in a crosswalk, because she was late for a board meeting.
B) Because she was late for a board meeting she parked her car in a crosswalk.
C) She parked her car in a crosswalk because she was late for a board meeting.

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to show the reason why she parked her car in a crosswalk. It is punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction.

Question 13

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) Harry worked for Du Pont for fifteen years, then he got a job with the Apple Corporation.
B) Harry worked for Du Pont for fifteen years and, then he got a job with the Apple Corporation.
C) Harry worked for Du Pont for fifteen years, and then he got a job with the Apple Corporation.

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the coordinating conjunction "and" to connect the two independent clauses, and it punctuates the two clauses correctly with a comma before the coordinating conjunction. The use of a comma before "and" is called an Oxford comma and is commonly used in American English.

Question 14

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and magnesium.
A) Bananas, are
B) Bananas, source
C) Bananas, potassium, magnesium

Accepted Answer

The complete subject is "Bananas" and the complete verb is "are."

Question 15

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) Whenever Arnold started telling jokes, he got everyone s attention.
B) Whenever Arnold started telling jokes he got everyone s attention.
C) Arnold got everyone s attention, whenever he started telling jokes.

Accepted Answer

A uses the subordinating conjunction "whenever" correctly to introduce the dependent clause, and it is punctuated correctly with a comma after "jokes." B is missing a comma after "jokes," while C uses a coordinating conjunction, "whenever," incorrectly to join two independent clauses, resulting in a comma splice.

Question 16

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Double-spacing between sentences can make errors easier to spot.

Accepted Answer

This question is asking for the reader to determine if a statement is true or false and then select the appropriate answer. There is no other information or context provided that would indicate the correct response.

Question 17

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Proofreading should occur immediately after you complete a draft of a paper.

Accepted Answer

Proofreading is most effective after you've taken a break from your work, allowing you to review your paper with fresh eyes and catch errors more easily.

Question 18

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. A personal error patterns chart is one type of proofreading strategy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Proofreading skills can be developed and improved.

Accepted Answer

Proofreading skills, like any other skills, can be practiced and improved through learning and application. Consistent practice and attention to details will lead to enhanced proofreading skills.

Question 20

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Your classmates are the best source of information about your personal error patterns.

Accepted Answer

Your classmates may be able to help with some errors, but a teacher or tutor would be better equipped to identify and address your personal error patterns in a more comprehensive way.

Quiz 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Writers who make many mistakes should concentrate on finding just the worst errors.

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Proofreading is the first stage of the writing process.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Grammatical errors give readers a negative impression of a writer s skills and intelligence.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. The bottoms up proofreading technique involves reading a paper one sentence at a time, from the beginning to the end.

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. The president of the college asked the trustees for their opinion.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. People who proofread a paper on a computer screen tend to miss more errors.

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Joe was introduced to Mina at the benefit dinner.

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Charlotte was proud of her final grades.

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Laura could have scored that last run in the ninth inning.

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?

Instructions: Find the complete subject and the complete verb in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the answer that contains both the subject and the verb. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and magnesium.

Instructions: In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Double-spacing between sentences can make errors easier to spot.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Proofreading should occur immediately after you complete a draft of a paper.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. A personal error patterns chart is one type of proofreading strategy.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Proofreading skills can be developed and improved.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Your classmates are the best source of information about your personal error patterns.