Which of the following demonstrates a CORRECT use of quotation marks

Question 1

1. Which of the following demonstrates a CORRECT use of quotation marks?
   

   My mother often said something like “life is hard.”

   “When you come for dinner,” she said insistently, “we will catch up on all our lost years.”

   I was the only one to read Shakespeare’s “MacBeth” as a comedy.

   He questions everything, often saying “What do you mean by that”?

2 points

Question 2

1. Which of the follow is NOT a mixed sentence?
   

   An idea like that one would be a great situation in which to be.

   An extension is when an instructor gives you more time to complete an assignment.

   The reason that I was late getting to your party was because my car had a flat tire.

   These regulations were established to help curb trafficking.

2 points

Question 3

1. Which of the following demonstrates the CORRECT use of a semicolon?
   

   Although Jenna worked out every morning; she often ate unhealthy food in the afternoon.

   Kristin struggled with a cold for several weeks; weakening her resolve to finish the project.

   Marisa was always a good runner in high school; it was no surprise to anyone when she received a scholarship to run in college.

   Unsure about the quality of the movie; the three friends decided to go to the lake instead.

2 points

Question 4

1. Which of the following statements about an APA references page is FALSE?
   

   The entire page should be double-spaced.

   The title “Works Cited” should be centered at the top of the page.

   All margins should be set at 1″.

   The second and proceeding lines of each citation should be indented 0.5″ or 5-7 spaces.

2 points

Question 5

1. Which of the following is NOT an effective use of the emotional appeal to write an argument?
   

   Using hungry children to make a case about supporting local school-lunch programs

   Using a gaunt, sickly cat as the face of an appeal for people to adopt pets only if they are prepared to take on the responsibility

   Using a college student with a lost cell phone who wants to call home for an argument about free long distance service from dorm rooms

   Using a thirsty homeless veteran as an argument for why veterans should receive greater benefits in the U.S.

2 points

Question 6

1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethical writing?
   

   Writing perceived as truthful should be truthful.

   The writing does not omit information in a way that misleads the reader.

   The clarity of the writing is sometimes impacted by the necessity to persuade.

   Writing should not be intended to harm the reader.

2 points

Question 7

1. When revising your paper with a computer, which of the following is good advice for improving your efficiency?
   

   Keep only one copy of your paper; multiple versions can become confusing.

   Allow the word processing program you use to control how you revise because the program is the authority.

   Revise on the screen only.

   When you have finished, read through the entire paper at least once to check the coherence of your draft.

2 points

Question 8

1. Which of the following statements about working with the goals and requirements of the disciplines is TRUE?
   

   Academic writers always compose entirely out of their personal experience.

   The methodology of a discipline is the way its practitioners study their subjects.

   A primary source can never be a work of art.

   Secondary sources are always works of art.

2 points

Question 9

1. Which of the following is NOT a way that academic disciplines build knowledge?
   

   Questioning

   Research

   Communication

   Collaboration

2 points

Question 10

1. Which of the following demonstrates the CORRECT use or omission of a colon?
   

   James and I agree on many things, but there is one thing on which we will never agree: politics.

   The three things I like to do at the beach are: go swimming, pick up shells, and make sand castles.

   While traveling through Northern Washington State, we encountered many wild animals mainly deer and birds.

   The train was wonderful: and also exciting.

2 points

Question 11

1. Which of the following is NOT an argument?
   

   Debbie contests the use of non-recycled paper in her office, suggesting instead that only recycled paper be used so that less trees are chopped down to make new paper.

   Frank asserts that the office should adopt recycling containers in the copy room as well as in the break room because so many people throw away cans and plastic bottles each day.

   Anna states that she does not like the way that recycled paper copies and thinks that the office should stay with the non-recycled paper that it currently uses.

   Marco, the manager, makes a case for adopting an office water cooler so that people will not produce so much plastic water bottle waste in the office.

2 points

Question 12

1. Which of the following statements about the APA references page is FALSE?
   

   The bibliography is a list of key sources relating to a particular subject area or area of research.

   A DOI is a database objective indicator.

   An edition is a particular version of a source, indicating if the text has been updated, revised, or abridged.

   A URL is a uniform resource locator.

2 points

Question 13

1. Which of the following adjective or adverb double comparisons is CORRECT?
   

   He was the most smartest man I ever knew.

   Lindsey watched the scariest movie ever.

   When I was in Europe, I went to the most coolest sites there were.

   I was the more littler of my brothers and sisters.

2 points

Question 14

1. When you are given a reading assignment and you are orienting your reading, which of follow is NOT a question that you would ask of the text?
   

   Why am I reading this material?

   Is it essential to my studies that I read the entire article, or can I skim the material?

   How well do I need to know the material in the article?

   What kind of reading does the material suggest?

2 points

Question 15

1. Which of the following is NOT a question that you would ask when evaluating evidence for a rational appeal argument?
   

   How credible are the sources of the information?

   Will the evidence play a big role in your paper?

   How reliable is the evidence?

   How well established is the evidence?

2 points

Question 16

1. Which of the following statements about causation is FALSE?
   

   Cause and effect are inseparably linked and together make up causation.

   Causation is a type of cause.

   Causation helps us explain the actions and attitudes of groups.

   Causation can help to anticipate government politics.

2 points

Question 17

1. Which of the follow is NOT considered to be evidence in a rational appeal?
   

   Established truths

   Opinions of authorities

   Primary source information

   An over-heard conversation

2 points

Question 18

1. Which of the following is an authoritative opinion that would strengthen your argument if you were writing a rational appeal?
   

   Your neighbor, Ms. Betty, who has lived in the area for a few years, speaking about the weather changes

   Your fifth-grade teacher discussing for collective bargaining rights for teachers

   A concerned citizen charged up about the recent tax hikes

   Dr. Phillips, whose life’s work has been studying Social Security, arguing against the newly proposed measures to change the retirement age

2 points

Question 19

1. Which of the following demonstrates a grammatically CORRECT use of numbers?
   

   Ben has one thousand seven hundred and fifty two comic books in his collection.

   She was born on February fourteenth, 1990, making her a Valentine’s Day baby.

   400 people showed up for the convention.

   Only 36% of students own their own home while attending a university program.

2 points

Question 20

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a good cause-and-effect topic?
   

   The causes of the American Civil War

   The consequences of immigration legislation

   The reason that so many Americans are in debt

   Why coffee tastes so good

2 points

Question 21

1. Which of the following does NOT describe an argument?
   

   A verbal shouting match with someone

   A paper grounded on logical, structured evidence

   A paper that attempts to convince the reader to accept an opinion

   A full exploration of an issue, considering other’s perspectives

2 points

Question 22

1. Which of the following would qualify as a question to be asked before the formation of an argument?
   

   What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

   Who is responsible for the housing market crash of 2008?

   Which is better-a Mac or a PC?

   What causes the cost of diamonds to be so high?

2 points

Question 23

1. Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?
   

   While she argued for peace, she also said that, “War often has its place.”

   The bottle reads “Use once a day for four days.”

   “Do not allow others to hold you back” my mother often said.

   An author once said, “I want the reader to taste my voice at the back of his throat.”

2 points

Question 24

1. When studying for an examination:
   

   begin your study of the material the night before the examination.

   make a list of sample questions related to the key concepts, and attempt to answer them.

   try to reread all of the course materials.

   ignore basic concepts, and try to focus on all the details in the course materials.

2 points

Question 25

1. Which of the following is NOT a reasoning error in causal analysis?
   

   Forgetting to write about the effect

   Confusing causes and effects

   Mistaking chronology for causation

   Ignoring multiple causes

2 points

Question 26

1. Which of the following is NOT a step in taking a first look at your writing?
   

   Applying principles of good writing

   Knowing your discourse community

   Knowing your audience and purpose

   Annotating source material

2 points

Question 27

1. Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?
   

   His lips were dry, and cracked from the dry heat.

   Susan’s scratched, broken glasses were found lying on the floor.

   Betty was always a sweet, old lady.

   The man seemed bound, and determined to see the wrong righted.

2 points

Question 28

1. Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?
   

   Cars, and trucks met at the Burger Palace for the weekly car show.

   That piece of pottery was crafted by a very influential artist.

   There will always be more things to do, so, let’s go have fun today.

   Traveling home for the holiday, is so stressful.

2 points

Question 29

1. When writing in the humanities:
   

   one might focus on the study of human behavior.

   one investigates phenomena using the scientific method.

   one records and speculates about the growth, ideas, and emotions of human beings.

   one uses only quantitative data.

2 points

Question 30

1. When writing a rational appeal argument, primary source information:
   

   comes from documents or other materials produced by individuals directly involved with the issue.

   can be a real waste of time because it is not as good as an expert’s opinion.

   must always be included in every argument.

   often detracts from the argument that you are trying to make because you have to spend so much time explaining it.

2 points

Question 31

1. Which of the following demonstrates an INCORRECT use of APA convention?
   

   The author of the source is not listed: (Anonymous, para. 13).

   In-text citation for a corporate author: (PETA, 2010).

   Indirect sources: Smithson has long argued against what he calls “the downfall of American morality” (as cited in Johnson, 2004, p. 39).

   Translated works: (Foucault, 1972/trans. 2010).

2 points

Question 32

1. Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?
   

   I am going to the store to buy bread milk and cheese.

   She wants to see the Grand Canyon scale the mountain, and go scuba diving.

   Jeremy was often described as chipper, well dressed, and on time.

   They ate expensive food that they could not afford, and had desserts they could not pronounce, and danced the night away.

2 points

Question 33

1. Which of the following demonstrates the CORRECT use or omission of an apostrophe?
   

   These contributions are all hers.

   When businesses’s refer customers, they often strengthen their own business.

   The childrens’ toys were all over the house, even in the fish tank.

   Its such a good idea that we are going to fund the whole project.

2 points

Question 34

1. Which of the following sentences demonstrates a CORRECT use of the underlined word?
   

   When you were accepted to the program, we knew you had promise.

   She was an acception to the rule.

   I have never excepted him as our class president.

   There are times when I must except your advice.

2 points

Question 35

1. Which of the following statements about APA conventions is FALSE?
   

   Documentation is the scholarly process of carefully acknowledging your sources.

   All in-text citations should correspond to sources listed on the “References” page.

   To paraphrase an author’s work is to put the source’s words, ideas, research, or conclusions into your own words.

   A primary source is the main source used in the paper, and a secondary source is a minor work used.

2 points

Question 36

1. A student may be guilty of plagiarism if he or she:
   

   gives attribution to an author from which he or she takes material.

   does not accurately represent a source’s information.

   documents a source.

   properly quotes lifted materials.

2 points

Question 37

1. Which of the following demonstrates a CORRECT use of APA convention?
   

   Two or more references within the same parenthetical citation: (Phillips, Toliver, 2009, 2001).

   Multiple sources in a single sentence: Hampton (1982) often argued against trade relations with Communist countries, there are other studies that suggest that these relations are necessary, Jones (1983).

   Paraphrase of a work by one author: Ellison (1952) wrote that the only means for understanding the place of the black man in society is to understand that all of the roles prescribed to him are false and oppressive.

   An embedded quote: While Logi (2003, p. 247) contends that states’ rights should remain the center of political debate, he also concedes that “when a nation is at war, then the focus should be on that effort.”

2 points

Question 38

1. When considering a rational appeal argument, statistics:
   

   are data showing how much, how many, or how often.

   are always trusted, so they should always be used.

   are always clear to readers.

   are always from reliable sources, never from your own investigations.

2 points

Question 39

1. When writing a summary about what you have read, which of the following should your summary NOT do?
   

   Provide a context for the essay

   Introduce the author of the essay

   Argue against the source’s argument

   State the author’s main claim (thesis) and main points of the essay

2 points

Question 40

1. Which of the following is NOT considered to be an established truth that one might use in a rational appeal argument?
   

   Historical fact

   Scientific fact

   Psychological fact

   Geographical fact

2 points

Question 41

1. Which of the following does NOT describe the author of an ethical appeal argument?
   

   Sarcastic and arrogant

   Pleasant and fair-minded

   Decent with genuine concern for the topic

   A commitment to the truth

2 points

Question 42

1. Which of the following is the LEAST important when planning for a causal analysis?
   

   Identifying key topics based on assignment or personal interest

   Identifying audience and purpose

   Recommending changes that might bring about different, more desired effects

   Deciding if you are more interested in causes or effects

2 points

Question 43

1. When considering the effectiveness of your sentences, you should try to:
   

   include wordiness in your sentences, as this often makes your prose sound smarter.

   ensure that all of your sentences are the same level of complexity and length.

   avoid fragments in all situations, as they are always conversational.

   keep sentence-level parallelism in mind at all times.

2 points

Question 44

1. Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?
   

   December 24, 1981, is my date of birth.

   November 9, 1989 is the day often credited with being the day that the Berlin Wall fell.

   She often loved to spend the fall in Vancouver BC.

   Send your complaints to 115 Singapore Drive Bickersdale, Minnesota, 83917.

2 points

Question 45

1. Which of the following demonstrates a CORRECT use of capitalization?
   

   No one expected the Oakland raiders to make it all the way to the Super Bowl this year.

   I am not jewish myself, but my nephew is.

   The main street in my town is actually named Main Street.

   Theo Oliver, a Doctor, helped to set your broken bones.

2 points

Question 46

1. __________ are the key points or general ideas you will use to defend your conclusions when constructing a rational appeal argument.
   

   Propositions

   Reasons

   Questions

   Bullet points

2 points

Question 47

1. Which of the following syllogisms are logically flawed?
   

   All men are mortal; Thomas is a man; therefore, Thomas is mortal.

   No books from Mouse Publishing House were printed in May; this book was printed in May; therefore, it cannot have been published by Mouse Publishing House.

   All fish live in water; Jewel is a fish; therefore, she lives in water.

   All democrats are against immigration reform; Senator Smith is a democrat; therefore, Senator Smith is against immigration reform.

2 points

Question 48

1. When organizing your draft, you want to avoid:
   

   creating labeled flexible notes.

   developing a rough plan-a list of points in order.

   holding yourself to that draft and rigidly refusing to revise.

   writing a quick draft to find your focus and pattern.

2 points

Question 49

1. Which of the following is FALSE of academic writing?
   

   It follows the conventions of standard American English for grammar and usage.

   It is authoritative.

   It uses standard vocabulary.

   It is usually creative in nature, including fiction and personal narrative elements.

2 points

Question 50

1. Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?
   

   Because a clean Earth is a desirable and equally beneficial goal and because recycling is one means of keeping trash out of landfills, recycling plastic bottles is something that everyone should try to do.

   Recent studies have shown a decrease in the local pet population, which is evidence to support the assertion that the current spay and neuter program is having some positive influence.

   Although Smith and Witt disagree about the method for how tax cuts should be brought, but support my assertion that tax reform is necessary.

   During his time in Afghanistan, the solider I interviewed said that he saw evidence of change, and this supports my earlier assumption about the presence of change.

2 points