ASSIGNMENT
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Assignment 03
EN130 English Composition II
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your
answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise
stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English,
spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should
be a minimum of two (2) double-spaced pages to a maximum of three (3) pages in
length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course
Home page for specific format requirements.
Using what you’ve learned in Lessons 1 and 2, as well as
Lesson 3, write a well-developed descriptive essay on one of the following
topics:
· Your personal experience of racism
· An event that changed your worldview
· Your first day at primary school/in junior high/on your
first job
· Your first rock concert/opera/play
· An interesting person who influenced your worldview
· A visit to a theme park, such as Disneyland
· Your first date
You may use outside sources if you document them using APA
format, or you may write this essay based entirely on your
knowledge/experience.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the
grading criteria for this assignment.
This is the end of Assignment 3.
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Assignment 04
EN130 English Composition II
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your
answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise
stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English,
spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should
be a minimum of two (2) double-spaced pages to a maximum of three (3) pages in
length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course
Home page for specific format requirements.
Using what you’ve learned in Lessons 1 and 2, as well as
Lesson 4, write a well-developed process analysisessay on one of the following
topics:
4 Describe and analyze steps toward increased self-esteem.
4 Explain how to find employment after college graduation.
4 Explain how to select and care for adopted shelter pets.
4 Explain how to write a résumé or college application
essay.
4 Explain how to prepare a favorite dish.
4 Explain and describe the different kinds of learning
styles.
You may use outside sources if you document them using APA
format, or you may write this essay based entirely on your
knowledge/experience.
This is the end of Lesson 04.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the
grading criteria for this assignment.
Writing Assignment 4: Process Analysis Essay
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ASSIGNMENT 05
EN130 English Composition II
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your
answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise
stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English,
spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should
be a minimum of two (2) double-spaced pages to a maximum of three (3) pages in
length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course
Home page for specific format requirements.
Using what you’ve learned throughout this course, but
especially in Lesson 5, write a well-developed comparison-contrastessay on one
of the following topics:
4 Research and compare two online games.
4 Compare/contrast two computer programs.
4 Determine the best deal between two different computers.
4 Compare/contrast two business tactics.
4 Compare/contrast shopping online with traditional
shopping.
4 Compare/contrast two music groups or two teams.
You may use outside sources if you document them using APA
format, or you may write this essay based entirely on your
knowledge/experience.
This is the end of ASSIGNMENT 05.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the
grading criteria for this assignment.
Writing Assignment 5: Comparison-Contrast Essay
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ASSIGNMENT 07
EN130 English Composition II
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your
answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise
stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling
and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be a
minimum of two (2) double-spaced pages to a maximum of three (3) pages in
length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course
Home page for specific format requirements.
Using what you’ve learned throughout this course, but
especially in Lesson 7, write a well-developed argumentessay on one of the
following topics:
4 Do corporations have a social responsibility beyond just
obeying the law?
4 Privatization of government services
4 Minimum wage
4 National Healthcare
4 Workplace electronic surveillance and privacy issues
4 Distance education or traditional education
4 Internet privacy
4 PC or Mac
4 Should there be an Internet sales tax?
You may use outside sources if you document them using APA
format, or you may write this essay based entirely on your
knowledge/experience.
This is the end of Lesson 07.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the
grading criteria for this assignment.
Writing Assignment 7: Argument Essay
ONLINE EXAM
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Question 1 of 20
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In our text discussion, we compared a two-way conversation
with a top-down situation, such as that which students encounter when listening
to a lecture. What was this comparison intended to illustrate?
A. The need to pay
attention to an instructor’s lecture
B. The value of
active reading
C. The dehumanizing
atmosphere of college classrooms
D. The importance of
studying a class syllabus
Question 2 of 20
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Which statement best characterizes a non sequitur?
A. An argument is
designed to appeal to the reader’s emotions.
B. The conclusion of
an argument doesn’t follow logically from its premises.
C. The logic of a
conclusion relies on abstract concepts.
D. A false issue is
raised to distract readers from the actual issue.
Question 3 of 20
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According to Dunn, the notion of intellectual property
rights resulted from the
A. digital
revolution.
B. invention of
printing.
C. demands of authors
seeking fair compensation.
D. Industrial
Revolution.
Question 4 of 20
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With respect to dealing with abstract concepts, which
statement is most accurate?
A. Emotions have no
place in any kind of academic essay.
B. An essay dealing
with abstract concepts can appeal to intellectual curiosity.
C. An essay dealing
with abstract concepts should reveal the author’s bias.
D. Abstract concepts
cannot be shown to have any actual meaning.
Question 5 of 20
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Which statement best illustrates an ad hominem argument?
A. If you ask me,
Jolly Flakes is just another sugar cereal.
B. Based on letters,
one can safely assume that Ben Franklin was a womanizer.
C. It seems to me
that Caldwell may be comparing apples and oranges.
D. The author’s
flimsy argument is what we would expect from an alcoholic.
Question 6 of 20
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Dunn asserts that intellectual property rights are a form of
A. deception.
B. capitalism.
C. protectionism.
D. exceptionalism.
Question 7 of 20
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With respect to the principles of academic freedom, which
statement is most accurate?
A. Truth precedes
beauty.
B. Every lie contains
a hidden truth.
C. Ultimate truth is
ever illusive.
D. Truth is an
abstract noun.
Question 8 of 20
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Many early humans were predators; therefore, all humans are
predators. This statement illustrates the _______ fallacy.
A. red herring
B. slippery-slope
C. bandwagon
D. none of the above
Question 9 of 20
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Which statement is most likely to be supported by objective
data?
A. In infancy, the
color blue is associated with boys, and pink is associated with girls.
B. When in doubt,
punt; when certain, go for the goal on the fourth down.
C. In my view, the
author’s assumptions are either false or unproven.
D. Some cats hate
water just as some people hate family vacations.
Question 10 of 20
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Which sentence most clearly exhibits bias?
A. The professor’s
points appear to be based on outdated research.
B. If my argument is
true, Blake’s argument is clearly false.
C. Few would disagree
that poor people are incapable of rational thinking.
D. When a major storm
is approaching, any port may offer a haven.
Question 11 of 20
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All of the following may be a source of evidence in an essay
except for which one?
A. Personal
observations
B. Analogies
C. Criteria
D. Research reports
Question 12 of 20
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Which statement is true?
A. An accepted fact
must be true.
B. Opinions can be
both true and false.
C. Facts are
subjective opinions.
D. Opinions are
neither true nor false.
Question 13 of 20
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Which statement best illustrates a logical tautology?
A. You can observe a
sunrise if you rise at dawn and look out a window.
B. Angels are either
mortal or immortal.
C. There’s no success
that isn’t preceded by failure.
D. To access correct
information, consult a reliable source.
Question 14 of 20
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In discussing principles for writers derived from the
philosophy of H. P. Grice, we cited all of the following except
A. honesty.
B. reliability.
C. clarity.
D. relevance.
Question 15 of 20
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According to Dunn, because copyright laws restrict the flow
of information, they’re
A. illegal.
B. oppressive.
C. seldom enforced.
D. schizophrenic.
Question 16 of 20
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When an argument is oversimplified in order to attack it, it’s
called a/an
A. red herring.
B. appeal to emotions
over facts.
C. either-or fallacy.
D. non sequitur.
Question 17 of 20
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“Nature is bountiful, which is why logging should be
strictly regulated.” Which logical fallacy is illustrated in this sentence?
A. Ad hominem
B. Non sequitur
C. Post hoc ergo
propter hoc
D. Red herring
Question 18 of 20
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A college student is generally expected to do all of the
following except
A. emphasize the
subjective over the objective.
B. conduct scholarly
research.
C. master standard
American English.
D. conduct online
research.
Question 19 of 20
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Which statement best defines the post hoc ergo propter hoc
fallacy?
A. If events A and B
happen simultaneously, they’re caused by event C.
B. If John breaks his
leg after ignoring a stop sign, John must not have seen the stop sign.
C. If event B follows
event A, B must have been the cause by A.
D. If Jill fills a
bucket with water while at the well, the well must contain water.
Question 20 of 20
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In his essay “Revolutions of Time,” Dunn would agree with
all of the following statements except for which one?
A. Authors may or may
not be served by copyrights on their work.
B. Intellectual
properties, such as poems or novels, are intangible commodities.
C. Intellectual
property is just like any other kind of tangible property.
D. During most of
human history, creative works resided in the public domain.
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Question 1 of 20
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Amy and Carl are discussing the essay by Tardiff and Brizee.
Amy argues that her essay on how the cocoa bean is processed into chocolate
should be considered an explanatory essay. Carl remarks that her essay might be
called an expository essay. Who is correct?
A. Amy is correct,
and Carl is incorrect.
B. Both Amy and Carl
are correct.
C. Carl is correct,
and Amy is incorrect.
D. Neither Amy nor
Carl is correct.
Question 2 of 20
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In general, what is the best time to proof an essay for
grammar, spelling, and mechanics?
A. After completing
your first draft
B. While completing
your first draft
C. While you’re
writing your final draft
D. After you
complete, revise, and edit your final draft
Question 3 of 20
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Which thesis statement is the strongest?
A. The most effective
way to create jobs, in my opinion, is through government-supported programs
aimed at renewing the nation’s infrastructure.
B. I think the most
effective way to create jobs is through government-supported programs aimed at
renewing the nation’s infrastructure.
C. The most effective
way to create jobs is through government-supported programs aimed at renewing
the nation’s infrastructure.
D. I strongly believe
that the most effective way to create jobs is through government-supported
programs aimed at renewing the nation’s infrastructure.
Question 4 of 20
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During research for an essay, when should you write down
information about the source and its location?
A. As soon as you
locate any source you may use in your essay
B. As soon as you’re
sure you’ll use the source
C. After completing
the first draft of your paper
D. After outlining
your proposed essay
Question 5 of 20
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With respect to transitional words or phrases in an essay,
which transition is most likely to be used in showing consequences?
A. With few
exceptions
B. In the meantime
C. For example
D. As a result
Question 6 of 20
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In harvesting sources, an excellent way both to narrow down
a topic and discover a likely working thesis is to explore _______ the topic.
A. different
attitudes about
B. radical ideas
about
C. classic literature
on
D. different
perspectives on
Question 7 of 20
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Which phrase is most likely to be part of an effective
thesis statement?
A. I think
B. Therefore
C. I believe
D. In my opinion
Question 8 of 20
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Regarding typical development stages in writing a paper
using sources, which sequence is correct?
A. Research;
outlining; analysis; prewriting; working thesis
B. Research;
analysis; working thesis; prewriting; outlining
C. Research;
analysis; prewriting; outlining; working thesis
D. Research;
prewriting; outlining; working thesis; analysis
Question 9 of 20
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A strong thesis statement features all of the following
characteristics except for which one?
A. It’s specific to
the topic.
B. It expresses no
more than three main ideas.
C. It takes a stand
supported by evidence.
D. It encourages and
justifies debate and discussion.
Question 10 of 20
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While researching a topic, online or in print, any of the
following may be an indicator of reliability except for which one?
A. The author or
authors are experts in a particular field.
B. The author’s topic
is similar to your selected topic.
C. The author
evaluates both sides of an issue.
D. The author has
sound credentials.
Question 11 of 20
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In a paragraph in an essay, I use these transitions: all in
all, at last, on balance, by and large, in the long run, in any event,
ultimately. What is the most likely purpose of this paragraph?
A. To show cause and
effect
B. To present a
comparison or contrast
C. To summarize
D. To generalize
Question 12 of 20
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In researching academic journal sources for an essay, which
of these criteria most strongly suggests that the source is relevant to your
topic?
A. The author looks
at both sides of an issue.
B. The author
graduated from Harvard.
C. The abstract summary
suggests a possible working thesis.
D. The author is an
expert in his or her field and has won many awards.
Question 13 of 20
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Which statement is correct?
A. Once you write a
thesis statement, don’t change it.
B. A thesis statement
is the first thing you should write before drafting an essay.
C. Feel free to
change a thesis statement if you feel you can improve it.
D. If you change your
thesis statement, you must reorganize all your body paragraphs.
Question 14 of 20
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In a biography, all of the following would be a primary
source except for which one?
A. A telegram sent to
the subject by a friend
B. An essay written
about the subject by a former colleague
C. The personal
testimony of the subject’s widow, gathered in an interview
D. The subject’s
official military record
Question 15 of 20
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The most important test of a paraphrase is
A. how well it
captures the essence of the original source using your own words.
B. the number of
synonyms found in the paraphrase.
C. the extent to
which your words parallel the words in the original source.
D. the extent to
which you’ve interpreted an author’s words based on your point of view.
Question 16 of 20
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Which transition is most likely to be used in showing
sequence?
A. Additionally
B. In other words
C. To begin with
D. Consequently
Question 17 of 20
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Your text offers you a “flex” form intended to help you
A. record your
thoughts while drafting an essay.
B. take citation
notes from a variety of sources.
C. organize an
outline for your proposed essay.
D. keep track of a
well-thought-out study schedule.
Question 18 of 20
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Alice and Andrew are discussing thesis development. Alice
argues that a topic becomes a thesis if we want to write about the topic.
Andrew, on the other hand, maintains that a topic is not a thesis but that a
thesis is the foundation of a topic. Who is correct?
A. Alice is correct.
B. Andrew is correct.
C. Neither Alice nor
Andrew is correct.
D. Both are partially
correct.
Question 19 of 20
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Which statement is true?
A. The first sentence
of your essay should announce what you’re going to write about.
B. A statement of
fact can serve as a good thesis statement.
C. To avoid vague
language, use a generalization in your thesis statement.
D. Express one main
idea in your thesis statement.
Question 20 of 20
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Henry and Lois are discussing ways to evaluate sources.
Henry maintains that one should scan a source before skimming it. Lois argues
that scanning is the best first step in evaluating a source. Who is correct?
A. Henry is correct.
B. Lois is correct.
C. Both are correct.
D. Neither is
correct.
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Question 1 of 20
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Alonso argues that the only way to establish causation is by
way of a controlled experiment. Alice argues that when the several effects are
strongly correlated to an apparent cause, we can assume that there’s a strong
probability that the observed effects are causally related to the identified
cause. Who is correct?
A. Alonso is
incorrect.
B. Alice is
incorrect.
C. Alonso and Alice
are both partially correct.
D. Alonso and Alice
are both correct.
Question 2 of 20
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For Sternberg, intimacy plus commitment describes _______
love.
A. passionate
B. companionate
C. fatuous
D. consummate
Question 3 of 20
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The extended discussion of Sheldon’s somatotype theory was
intended to help you think about
A. writing your
thesis statement.
B. considering your
essay’s purpose and audience.
C. writing your
introduction.
D. narrowing your
topic.
Question 4 of 20
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In Sternberg’s triangular theory, which term designates
“empty love”?
A. Commitment
B. Intimacy
C. Passion
D. Infatuation
Question 5 of 20
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In the context of classification and division, you’re
organizing your essay’s structure. If you choose to address the most admired
body type in your first body paragraph, you would describe and give examples of
A. ectomorphs.
B. mesomorphs.
C. indomorphs.
D. endomorphs.
Question 6 of 20
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Water in a rain puddle turns to ice as the air temperature
reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit. In respect to cause and effect, we’re observing
an example of
A. reversible
causation.
B. a disjunctive event.
C. any specific
event.
D. immediate
causation.
Question 7 of 20
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According to the essay “The Natural Self,” the primary
driver of creativity is
A. sensuality.
B. aesthetic
awareness.
C. curiosity.
D. playfulness.
Question 8 of 20
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According to the classification-and-division essay in your
text, which aspect of the natural self is most closely related to time
perception?
A. Playfulness
B. Curiosity
C. Spontaneity
D. Aesthetic
awareness
Question 9 of 20
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Sally and Wally are discussing cause and effect. Sally
maintains that if poverty is correlated to social class, we have proof that
social class is a cause of poverty. Wally insists that if poverty is correlated
to social class, we have proof that poverty is a cause of social class. Who is
correct?
A. Sally is correct.
B. Wally is correct.
C. Both are correct.
D. Neither is
correct.
Question 10 of 20
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All of the following are parts of a simple standard
definition except for the
A. term itself.
B. category related
to any specific term.
C. distinguishing
characteristics of the term within a class.
D. distinguishing
characteristics of a class within a category.
Question 11 of 20
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Reflecting on Sternberg’s triangular theory, you recognize
that when people speak of “true love” they’re referring to _______ love.
A. passionate
B. romantic
C. puppy
D. consummate
Question 12 of 20
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With respect to classification and division, if the topic is
the game of chess, the queen, the knight, and the pawn would be considered to
be
A. categories.
B. a class.
C. class members.
D. game pieces.
Question 13 of 20
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The guidelines for writing a cause-and-effect essay are
similar to the guidelines for writing a classification-and-division essay. The
main distinction has to do with
A. organizing the
structure of your essay.
B. creating the
thesis statement for your essay.
C. determining the
purpose of your essay.
D. determining the
audience for your essay.
Question 14 of 20
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In the essay on eating disorders, which causal factor is
seen as sociological?
A. Unrealistic
cultural ideals
B. Low self-esteem
C. Distorted body
image
D. Inheritance
Question 15 of 20
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In literature, a quote that precedes the introductory
paragraph of an essay is called a/an
A. motto.
B. ellipsis.
C. teaser.
D. epigraph.
Question 16 of 20
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Which statement is most accurate?
A. To define is to
provide synonyms.
B. Definition is the
art of saying what you mean.
C. Definition is a
form of persuasion.
D. Definitions are
aspects of proper grammar.
Question 17 of 20
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Which statement is incorrect?
A. An
extended-definition essay makes a point.
B. An
extended-definition essay focuses on one or two concepts.
C. An
extended-definition essay usually defines specific terms.
D. An
extended-definition essay can be written in different rhetorical modes.
Question 18 of 20
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Which of the following best illustrates a spurious
correlation?
A. If A causes B and
B causes C, then A causes C.
B. A is correlated to
B, but both are actual effects of C.
C. Both herpes I and
Asian flu are caused by viruses.
D. Homicide rates and
auto accident rates aren’t related, although they may be correlated.
Question 19 of 20
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In a definition essay, you would normally define all of the
following except for _______ terms.
A. technical
B. abstract
C. common
D. controversial
Question 20 of 20
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If, in the context of division and classification, the topic
is language, which term will fall into a class or category?
A. Arabic
B. Italian
C. English
D. Germanic
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Question 1 of 20
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The complaint response letter in Figure 5, from Greenleaf
Lawn service, would be classified as
A. passive-evasive.
B. cordial-positive.
C. active negative.
D. active-positive.
Question 2 of 20
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In a business letter, reference initials that designate the
typist are written
A. two lines down
from the signature, flush-left, in lowercase.
B. four lines down
from the signature, flush-left, in all caps.
C. two lines down
from the signature, flush-right, in lowercase.
D. four lines down
from the signature, flush-right, in all caps.
Question 3 of 20
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Which of the following is not an honorific?
A. MS
B. Jr.
C. MD
D. Rev.
Question 4 of 20
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Among general tips for business writing, we’re told that we
shouldn’t “patronize.” Which statement best illustrates that term?
A. Johnson
distributes information to his employees on a need-to-know basis.
B. Supervisor Lowell
asks employees for their input on proposed company projects.
C. Vice President
Frasier talks to his subordinates as if they’re ignorant children.
D. H. C. Smith makes
it a point never to talk down to his employees.
Question 5 of 20
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For business letters, the most conservative and commonly
used font is
A. Helvetica.
B. Times New Roman.
C. Arial.
D. Geneva.
Question 6 of 20
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Regarding memo formatting, all of the following are true except
for which one?
A. A memo is usually
one page in length.
B. The word
“Memorandum” appears at the top of the memo in all caps.
C. Memos are never
written on letterhead stationery.
D. Margins are
generally one inch all around.
Question 7 of 20
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Which closing is correct and appropriate in a modern-day
business letter?
A. Truly yours,
B. Most sincerely,
C. Sincerely yours,
D. Most Sincerely:
Question 8 of 20
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How is a semi-block format different from a modified block
format?
A. Body paragraphs
are separated by two lines.
B. Paragraphs are
indented.
C. The date line is
centered, but the signature block is flush-left.
D. The date line is
flush-left, but the signature block is centered.
Question 9 of 20
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The word “memorandum” comes from the Latin memorandus, which
means
A. to greet.
B. to remember.
C. to record.
D. in regard to.
Question 10 of 20
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All of the following are aspects of e-mail etiquette, except
for which one?
A. Use short, direct
phrases in place of complete sentences.
B. Tailor your
message as seems best for your purpose and audience.
C. In general, open
your message with a salutation.
D. If messages are
being exchanged in a tight time frame, you can omit a salutation.
Question 11 of 20
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Regarding the date line of a business letter, all the
following are correct except for which one?
A. The month is
spelled out.
B. The letter date is
always centered.
C. The specific date
is followed by a comma before the year.
D. The date of the
letter should be the date the letter is sent.
Question 12 of 20
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Regarding e-mail messages, which statement is true?
A. If you don’t know
a recipient, send only short attached files.
B. Respond to all
e-mail business messages within 24 hours.
C. Transmit passwords
and usernames only to people you know well.
D. Don’t send
attachments to a recipient you don’t know.
Question 13 of 20
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The best choice in writing the salutation to a female
recipient is
A. To whom it may
concern
B. Dear Miss
C. Dear Ms.
D. Dear Mrs.
Question 14 of 20
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Regarding business letters, which statement is true?
A. Most business
letters are written on blank stationery.
B. A business letter
written on blank stationery must begin with the sender’s address, followed by
the date.
C. When a business
letter is written on letterhead stationery, the sender’s organizational
position will appear in the signature block.
D. A business letter
written on blank stationery must begin with the recipient’s address, followed
by the date.
Question 15 of 20
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In a properly formatted memo, the sender should
A. always use a
complimentary close.
B. sign the memo in
the ordinary manner.
C. not use an opening
salutation.
D. normally use a
modified block format.
Question 16 of 20
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What is the primary reason you would write “United States”
in capital letters at the bottom of a business letter’s inside address?
A. To specify the
country of origin in a letter to a foreign country
B. To clarify the
source of the sender’s letter when addressing domestic recipients who don’t
speak English
C. To indicate the
sender’s patriotism regardless of the location of the recipient
D. To indicate to a
domestic or foreign recipient that the letter is official and of great
importance
Question 17 of 20
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Regarding memoranda, all of the following are true except
for which one?
A. They’re often
consulted in the writing of reports or proposals.
B. They’re
periodically culled to delete redundant information.
C. They constitute a
record if internal communication.
D. They serve as a
sort of institutional memory.
Question 18 of 20
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Along with an address, a phone number, and an e-mail
address, a résumé should include all of the following except for
A. education.
B. family background.
C. experience.
D. computer skills.
Question 19 of 20
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An RFP is a
A. promotional
letter.
B. response to a
complaint letter.
C. cover letter.
D. request for
information.
Question 20 of 20
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Every so often, Corey Schell, CEO of Schell Enterprises,
sends out letters of appreciation to suppliers who have a long history with his
company. Which kind of letter will he be sending to his suppliers?
A. Informational
B. Executive
C. Promotional
D. Diplomatic