Deck 1: Exploring the Writing Proccess

Question 1

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.
Students who do not have the money to pay for some or all of their college expenses can apply for various forms of financial aid. Obtaining the funds for tuition, books, and even living expenses begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to fill out this form is to complete it online at www.fafsa.gov , but students can also fill out and mail in a paper version of the form. This form asks for information about students' financial situation and requires them to answer questions about their taxable and untaxed income and their assets, such as savings account balances and investments. If students are considered dependent on their parents, their parents' financial information is also required. After students submit their FAFSA forms, those forms are processed, and students receive a Student Aid Report. A report is also sent to the colleges the student identified on the FAFSA. Each college uses the information it receives to calculate the amount of aid the student can receive; then, the college generates an award letter for the student. This application process must be completed every year a student is enrolled in school and needs financial aid. The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) convince people to attend college.
B) persuade students to apply for financial aid.
C) explain how to apply for financial aid.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Proofreading for grammar and spelling errors

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following questions by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Coffee drinkers should seriously consider switching to tea. According to the latest research, the ingredients in tea may help people stay slim. When Taiwanese researchers studied 1,000 people, they found that the people who drank two cups of any kind of tea every week for ten years had 20 percent less body fat than people who didn't drink tea. But there's an even better reason to switch. As it turns out, tea lowers the risk of serious disease, such as some cancers, heart attack, and stroke. In 2003, scientists found out that after just three weeks of drinking five cups of black tea per day, fifteen people cut their cholesterol by 7 percent and their bad LDL cholesterol by 11 percent. Australian researchers studying 218 women found that tea reduced blood pressure; in fact, the more tea a person drank, the more blood pressure dropped. Coffee does not offer any of these health benefits, so tea is clearly the better beverage choice.
The subject of this paragraph is

A) the benefits of drinking tea.
B) healthy beverages.
C) coffee drinkers.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Creating a first draft

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Question 5

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction.
The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) explain why video games are fun.
B) inform gamers about the signs of addiction.
C) convince people to stop playing video games.

Question 6

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.
Students who do not have the money to pay for some or all of their college expenses can apply for various forms of financial aid. Obtaining the funds for tuition, books, and even living expenses begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to fill out this form is to complete it online at www.fafsa.gov , but students can also fill out and mail in a paper version of the form. This form asks for information about students' financial situation and requires them to answer questions about their taxable and untaxed income and their assets, such as savings account balances and investments. If students are considered dependent on their parents, their parents' financial information is also required. After students submit their FAFSA forms, those forms are processed, and students receive a Student Aid Report. A report is also sent to the colleges the student identified on the FAFSA. Each college uses the information it receives to calculate the amount of aid the student can receive; then, the college generates an award letter for the student. This application process must be completed every year a student is enrolled in school and needs financial aid. The subject of this paragraph is

A) applying for financial aid.
B) the high cost of attending college.
C) types of financial aid.

Question 7

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Brainstorming

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Question 8

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.
Students who do not have the money to pay for some or all of their college expenses can apply for various forms of financial aid. Obtaining the funds for tuition, books, and even living expenses begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to fill out this form is to complete it online at www.fafsa.gov , but students can also fill out and mail in a paper version of the form. This form asks for information about students' financial situation and requires them to answer questions about their taxable and untaxed income and their assets, such as savings account balances and investments. If students are considered dependent on their parents, their parents' financial information is also required. After students submit their FAFSA forms, those forms are processed, and students receive a Student Aid Report. A report is also sent to the colleges the student identified on the FAFSA. Each college uses the information it receives to calculate the amount of aid the student can receive; then, the college generates an award letter for the student. This application process must be completed every year a student is enrolled in school and needs financial aid. This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) students who need money for college.
B) financial aid officers at colleges.
C) people who have decided not to attend college.

Question 9

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following questions by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Coffee drinkers should seriously consider switching to tea. According to the latest research, the ingredients in tea may help people stay slim. When Taiwanese researchers studied 1,000 people, they found that the people who drank two cups of any kind of tea every week for ten years had 20 percent less body fat than people who didn't drink tea. But there's an even better reason to switch. As it turns out, tea lowers the risk of serious disease, such as some cancers, heart attack, and stroke. In 2003, scientists found out that after just three weeks of drinking five cups of black tea per day, fifteen people cut their cholesterol by 7 percent and their bad LDL cholesterol by 11 percent. Australian researchers studying 218 women found that tea reduced blood pressure; in fact, the more tea a person drank, the more blood pressure dropped. Coffee does not offer any of these health benefits, so tea is clearly the better beverage choice.
The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) explain the differences between coffee and tea.
B) persuade coffee drinkers to drink tea instead.
C) convince people to drink healthy beverages.

Question 10

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction.
The subject of this paragraph is

A) fun, relaxing hobbies.
B) signs of video game addiction.
C) playing video games.

Question 11

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. During which step of the writing process do writers read a draft again and rewrite it so that it's clearer and more interesting?

A) prewriting
B) proofreading
C) revising

Question 12

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following tasks comes after writing the first draft?

A) deciding which ideas to include
B) arranging ideas in a plan or outline
C) proofreading for grammar and spelling errors

Question 13

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. The step of the writing process during which writers think, jot down ideas, and plan the paper is known as

A) proofreading.
B) prewriting.
C) revising.

Question 14

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following questions by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Coffee drinkers should seriously consider switching to tea. According to the latest research, the ingredients in tea may help people stay slim. When Taiwanese researchers studied 1,000 people, they found that the people who drank two cups of any kind of tea every week for ten years had 20 percent less body fat than people who didn't drink tea. But there's an even better reason to switch. As it turns out, tea lowers the risk of serious disease, such as some cancers, heart attack, and stroke. In 2003, scientists found out that after just three weeks of drinking five cups of black tea per day, fifteen people cut their cholesterol by 7 percent and their bad LDL cholesterol by 11 percent. Australian researchers studying 218 women found that tea reduced blood pressure; in fact, the more tea a person drank, the more blood pressure dropped. Coffee does not offer any of these health benefits, so tea is clearly the better beverage choice.
This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) tea drinkers.
B) coffee drinkers.
C) researchers.

Question 15

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following is not part of the revision process?

A) rearranging material
B) thinking about possible subjects
C) deciding which ideas to include

Question 16

Instructions: Select the answer that puts the steps of the writing process in order from 1 through 4.
____ Proofreading
____ Revising
____ Prewriting
____ Writing the first draft

A) 1, 2, 4, 3
B) 4, 3, 1, 2
C) 3, 2, 4, 1

Question 17

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following tasks would a writer usually perform before arranging ideas in a plan or outline?

A) proofreading for grammar and spelling errors
B) writing the first draft
C) freely jotting ideas on paper or the computer

Question 18

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following is a crucial consideration during prewriting?

A) availability of a computer
B) subject, audience, and purpose
C) correct grammar and spelling
D) final length of the paper

Question 19

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Playing video games can be a fun and relaxing hobby. For some players, though, this activity can become an addiction that's as harmful as gambling. That's why gamers who play two or more hours a day should be aware of the signs of addiction. One of these signs is abandonment of other hobbies. Someone who stops participating in all other leisure time activities or social events to play video games may be in the grip of a harmful addiction. Another sign of possible addiction is constantly thinking or talking about a game even while doing other things. If thoughts about the next gaming session prevent someone from paying attention to other tasks or people, that player could be addicted. A final warning sign is fighting with or lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent playing. Neglecting relationships with family members and friends is a classic sign of video game addiction.
This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) people who design video games.
B) former video game players.
C) video game players.

Question 20

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Arranging ideas in a plan or outline

A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Question 21

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.
In most states, before you can even think about voting, you have to register to vote. You can register in person by going to your local board of elections office, state department of motor vehicles, or other office or agency (such as the post office) designated as an official voter registration location in your state. However, one of the fastest and easiest ways to register is to go to the website RegistertoVote.org and complete three easy steps. First, you click on your state of residence. You will be taken to a page that lists your state's voter eligibility requirements and identifies registration deadlines. Next, you fill out the online voter registration form and click the "Get Registration Form" button. Finally, you download your completed form and follow the instructions to sign it and submit it to the appropriate state or local office for processing. Within a few weeks, you will receive confirmation of your registration.
The subject of this paragraph is

A) voting.
B) registering to vote.
C) reasons why voting is important.

Question 22

Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. Dec. 27. Today, I read in the newspaper that many states give written driver's license exams in several different languages, but nine states offer the test in English only, and other state legislatures have introduced bills to change to English only. So if you don't read English, you can't get a driver's license. I don't think that's fair. Some immigrants can speak enough English to get by but can't read it. They need a driver's license to be able to get to work, but they can't get one. This rule probably encourages people to drive without a license.
Dec) 28. Tomorrow is my birthday. People have always asked me if it's a bummer having a birthday so close to Christmas, but I never minded. My mom and dad always made sure that I had a separate celebration. I admit, though, that in the past, one or two of my relatives have given me just one gift for both occasions!
This prewriting is an example of

A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Question 23

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Many young people don't bother to register to vote, and those who do often don't show up at the polls on Election Day. But they should. Why? There are good reasons for every eligible young person to vote in every election. First of all, people ages eighteen to thirty should vote because many of the biggest issues affect the nation's youth. Wars in which young soldiers are dying, education funding, employment and job training programs, and reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that are affecting the lives of young people right now. Young people should help to select government representatives who share their views on these matters. When this country's youth don't vote, they don't have any influence on how these issues are decided, and they allow older people to decide how things will work. Plus, an individual who chooses not to vote really has no right to complain about government decisions he or she doesn't like. Being able to vote is a precious gift, one that no one should take for granted. Many people have fought and died so that all Americans would get and keep the right to participate in a democratic government. To honor their sacrifice, all of the young people in America should register, vote, and make themselves heard!
The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) explain to people how to register to vote.
B) persuade young people to vote.
C) convince readers that democracy is the best type of government.

Question 24

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The Internet
I use the Internet a lot and so do my friends. Communicating with each other, e-mail, Facebook posts. My friend Renee usually on her computer for several hours every night. I use the Internet to look up information ,  weather, news. Great for making travel plans like plane tickets or hotel reservations. But the danger of putting in your credit-card numbers. Sometimes I search for information about different topics that interest me. Love online shopping and watching YouTube videos.
This prewriting is an example of

A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal

Question 25

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting.
Amusement Parks
Who?
Park visitors ⎯ families, teenagers. Employees, performers, owners.
What?
Rides, roller coasters, shows, characters, carnival games, shops, huge crowds, long lines, heat and humidity, expensive.
Where?
Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Busch Gardens, waterparks.
When?
Summer and holidays, when kids are out of school.
Why?
Fun, thrills, diversion.
How?
Family vacations, day trips, some people save up for years, some buy annual passes, go again and again
This prewriting is an example of

A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Question 26

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting.

This prewriting is an example of

A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Question 27

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.
In most states, before you can even think about voting, you have to register to vote. You can register in person by going to your local board of elections office, state department of motor vehicles, or other office or agency (such as the post office) designated as an official voter registration location in your state. However, one of the fastest and easiest ways to register is to go to the website RegistertoVote.org and complete three easy steps. First, you click on your state of residence. You will be taken to a page that lists your state's voter eligibility requirements and identifies registration deadlines. Next, you fill out the online voter registration form and click the "Get Registration Form" button. Finally, you download your completed form and follow the instructions to sign it and submit it to the appropriate state or local office for processing. Within a few weeks, you will receive confirmation of your registration.
The purpose of this paragraph is to

A) convince young people to register to vote.
B) persuade all Americans to vote in every election.
C) explain how to register to vote.

Question 28

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. After writing the first draft, it's a good idea to

A) take some time to let it "cool off" before revising.
B) start revising right away.
C) turn in the first draft.
D) organize your ideas.

Question 29

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting.
A Good Day Care
Caring teachers who truly like children
Small class sizes
Private home or day-care center
Educational and fun  activities 
Bright and cheerful, colorful, clean
Reasonable rates
Structured schedule
Parent/teacher communication
Safe
This prewriting is an example of

A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Question 30

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response.
In most states, before you can even think about voting, you have to register to vote. You can register in person by going to your local board of elections office, state department of motor vehicles, or other office or agency (such as the post office) designated as an official voter registration location in your state. However, one of the fastest and easiest ways to register is to go to the website RegistertoVote.org and complete three easy steps. First, you click on your state of residence. You will be taken to a page that lists your state's voter eligibility requirements and identifies registration deadlines. Next, you fill out the online voter registration form and click the "Get Registration Form" button. Finally, you download your completed form and follow the instructions to sign it and submit it to the appropriate state or local office for processing. Within a few weeks, you will receive confirmation of your registration.
This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) people who are not registered to vote.
B) people who have voted at least once.
C) people who are registered to vote but have never voted.

Question 31

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Many young people don't bother to register to vote, and those who do often don't show up at the polls on Election Day. But they should. Why? There are good reasons for every eligible young person to vote in every election. First of all, people ages eighteen to thirty should vote because many of the biggest issues affect the nation's youth. Wars in which young soldiers are dying, education funding, employment and job training programs, and reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that are affecting the lives of young people right now. Young people should help to select government representatives who share their views on these matters. When this country's youth don't vote, they don't have any influence on how these issues are decided, and they allow older people to decide how things will work. Plus, an individual who chooses not to vote really has no right to complain about government decisions he or she doesn't like. Being able to vote is a precious gift, one that no one should take for granted. Many people have fought and died so that all Americans would get and keep the right to participate in a democratic government. To honor their sacrifice, all of the young people in America should register, vote, and make themselves heard!
This paragraph was written for an audience of

A) American voters.
B) young American voters.
C) young people who do not vote.

Question 32

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer for the following question. Select the letter of the answer that lists the steps of the writing process in the order that most writers follow as they compose.

A) Procrastinating, proofreading, spelling, writing
B) Writing, spell-checking, prewriting, reading
C) Prewriting, writing the first draft, revising, proofreading
D) Revising, writing the first draft, proofreading, organizing

Question 33

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
Many young people don't bother to register to vote, and those who do often don't show up at the polls on Election Day. But they should. Why? There are good reasons for every eligible young person to vote in every election. First of all, people ages eighteen to thirty should vote because many of the biggest issues affect the nation's youth. Wars in which young soldiers are dying, education funding, employment and job training programs, and reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that are affecting the lives of young people right now. Young people should help to select government representatives who share their views on these matters. When this country's youth don't vote, they don't have any influence on how these issues are decided, and they allow older people to decide how things will work. Plus, an individual who chooses not to vote really has no right to complain about government decisions he or she doesn't like. Being able to vote is a precious gift, one that no one should take for granted. Many people have fought and died so that all Americans would get and keep the right to participate in a democratic government. To honor their sacrifice, all of the young people in America should register, vote, and make themselves heard!
The subject of this paragraph is

A) voting.
B) American youth.
C) elections.