1. Questioning is best described as a brainstorming technique that requires the writer to..

a) write a list of questions and then write answers to the questions

b) visually connect the topic to its supporting details using circles and lines

c) list ideas related to the topic in no particular order

d) write for a limited time about ideas related to the topic without concern for grammar.

2. Which of the following would make the best concluding sentence?

a) many sho offer graduation advice do so because they do not want graduates to make the same mistakes they have.

b) in fact, critical reading skills are needed to achieve academic success.

c) in short, those who consistently commit the seven deadly sins will lean as unfulfilling life.

d) secondly, the crime scene investigators of CSI New York each have a specific role in solving a crime.

3. To correct a sentence with faulty parallel structure in the verbs where one verb is in the present tense and one is in the past tense, change..

a) the first verb to the past tense and the second verb to the present tense.

b) both verbs to the present tense or change both verbs to the past tense.

c) the first verb to the present tense and the second verb to the past tense

d) the first verb to the past perfect tense and the second verb to the present perfect tense.

4. Identify the most appropriate audience of the following: an information sheet describing a drug company’s newest heart medication.

a) heart patients whose doctor has prescribed the medication to maintain or improve the patients condition.

b) readers of medical mysteries who are interested in solving the mystery.

c) people who are interested in trying a new medication

d) advertisers of medical supplies.

5. An example of subject-verb agreement is demonstrated in which of the following sentences?

a) the young musician sing confidently and with exceptional talent for the American Idol judges.

b) the young musicians sings confidently and with exceptional talent for the American Idol judges.

c) the young musician be singing confidently and with exceptional talent for the American Idol judges.

d) the young musician sings confidently and with exceptional talent for the American Idol judges.

6. Proper information supporting a claim must be reliable. Reliability is best explained as information..

a) that is well controlled that comes from expert and non-expert sources.

b) that is not well controlled.

c) from a source that allows experts and non-experts to contribute, such as Wikipedia and blogs.

d) from a trustworthy source such as an expert in the given field of a well known website.

7. Voice helps a reader better understand..

a) how the passage is organized

b) the writers general outlook on her topic.

c) where the topic of the passage is located

d) where the thesis statement of the passage is located.

8. Which of the following would make the best topic sentence?

a) an eating experience

b) specifically, dedication is key to academic success.

c) for example, miss America pageants

d) technology and my life.

9. A paraphrase is..

a) someone else’s words exactly as the person used those words.

b) a much shorter version of someone else’s original worlds using your own words and your own writing style.

c) a rewriting of someone’s original words in your own words using your own writing style.

d) a much shorter version of someone else’s original words using that persons exact words.