Question 1

Instructions: For the following question(s), select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The prewriting below is an example of Physical Fitness Who? Kids, adults, teenagers, senior citizens What? Working out at home or at a gym, jogging, running, walking, taking classes, personal trainer, buy videos Where? Home, gym, outdoors running, team sports When? After work, on weekends, during school (P.E. classes), at work during breaks and lunch hour Why? Health, stress relief, mental sharpness, improve appearance How? Commitment, get an exercise buddy, join a gym
A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Accepted Answer

The prewriting example is structured around the "5 Ws and H" (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How), which is characteristic of asking questions to explore a topic.

Question 2

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Brainstorming
A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is considered a prewriting step because it involves generating ideas and organizing thoughts before beginning the actual writing process.

Question 3

Instructions: Select the letter of 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

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Instructions: For the following question(s), select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The prewriting below is an example of Aug. 21. Classes started today, and I m taking four difficult ones. I m not worried about my English class because I like the instructor. Math is always hard for me, though, so my algebra class is sure to be a lot of work. I ll have to put in a lot of study time. My weight training P.E. class will be great, help me get into better shape. I ve also got an Introduction to Computers class. I m looking forward to that one because I enjoy learning more about computers. Aug. 23. Today, I heard on the news that many young people are getting in over their heads when it comes to credit-card debt. Some of them charge thousands of dollars and then can t pay it off. Credit-card companies aren t going to stop giving cards to teenagers and college students, so maybe high schools and colleges should offer financial management courses to help young people learn how to stick to a budget and avoid getting into debt.
A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Accepted Answer

The prewriting example is a series of dated entries reflecting personal thoughts and experiences, which is characteristic of keeping a journal.

Question 5

Instructions: Select the letter of the writing process step in which the task is completed. Writing a first draft
A) Prewriting
B) Writing
C) Revising

Accepted Answer

Writing a first draft is done during the actual writing stage of the writing process. This is where the writer puts their ideas into sentences and paragraphs without worrying too much about grammar or structure. The task of writing a first draft is completed during the writing step of the writing process.

Question 6

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow(s) 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.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph provides detailed information on how to apply for financial aid, including filling out the FAFSA form, what information is required, and what happens after the form is submitted. The purpose is to explain the application process for financial aid. It does not aim to convince people to attend college or persuade students to apply for financial aid without providing any information on how to apply. The paragraph provides information on the process of applying for financial aid for college, including filling out the FAFSA form, submitting it, and receiving a Student Aid Report and award letter from each college. It does not attempt to persuade people to attend college or apply for financial aid, but rather explains the steps involved in the financial aid application process.

Question 7

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow(s) 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.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph discusses the process of applying for financial aid, including filling out the FAFSA, submitting it, and receiving a Student Aid Report and award letter. Therefore, the subject of the paragraph is applying for financial aid. The other options (B) and (C) are not the main focus of the paragraph. The paragraph discusses the process for obtaining financial aid, including filling out the FAFSA and receiving a Student Aid Report and award letter. Therefore, the subject of the paragraph is applying for financial aid.

Question 8

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow(s) 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.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is specifically targeted towards students who need financial aid for college expenses, as it provides information on how to apply for and obtain financial aid. It also discusses the process of filling out the FAFSA and receiving aid from colleges, which is relevant only for students who plan to attend college. The paragraph is addressing students who need money for college and explaining the process of applying for financial aid.

Question 9

Instructions: For the following question(s), select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The prewriting below is an example of My Best Friend My best friend Robin. We met junior year, Sherman High School. A very caring person, has many friends because she s sympathetic to other people s problems. A really good listener. She s smart makes good grades. Got a scholarship. Nursing student, I know she ll be a good one nurses have to be good at helping people, and Robin is great at that. Cares about animals, would be a good veterinarian if she doesn t become a nurse.
A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Accepted Answer

The prewriting example is focused freewriting, as it involves writing continuously about a specific topic (the best friend) without worrying about structure or grammar, allowing ideas to flow freely.

Question 10

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves writing down associations that branch out from a topic in the center?
A) brainstorming
B) writing in a journal
C) freewriting
D) clustering
E) asking questions

Accepted Answer

Clustering, also known as mind mapping, involves writing down ideas or associations that surround a central topic or keyword. It is a visual way to generate ideas and connections, which can be useful in the prewriting stage of a writing project.

Question 11

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves writing without stopping or worry about grammar and spelling?
A) brainstorming
B) writing in a journal
C) freewriting
D) clustering
E) asking questions

Accepted Answer

Freewriting is a prewriting technique that involves writing without stopping or worrying about grammar and spelling. The purpose is to allow ideas to flow freely without any self-editing or criticism. This technique is often used to help writers overcome writer's block or generate ideas for a specific topic. Freewriting involves writing continuously without worrying about grammar or spelling. It helps to generate ideas and thoughts on a topic. Brainstorming is a process of generating ideas by listing them down. Writing in a journal involves personal reflection and introspection. Clustering is a visual means of generating ideas by linking related concepts. Asking questions involves raising questions to generate ideas and answers.

Question 12

Instructions: For the following question(s), select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The prewriting below is an example of Living in a big city traffic jams crowds, waiting in line art galleries, museums, concerts, theaters, performances restaurants and food carts sounds of horns, sirens, police whistles park people sitting on grass, throwing a Frisbee, eating lunch skyscrapers subway
A) focused freewriting.
B) brainstorming.
C) clustering.
D) asking questions.
E) keeping a journal.

Accepted Answer

The prewriting is a list of various ideas related to living in a big city, which is a form of brainstorming. This prewriting is an example of brainstorming, as it includes a list of various ideas and elements related to living in a big city without any specific organization or hierarchy.

Question 13

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves writing in a notebook every day or several times a week about your thoughts and experiences?
A) brainstorming
B) writing in a journal
C) freewriting
D) clustering
E) asking questions

Accepted Answer

Writing in a journal involves regularly writing about one's thoughts and experiences, which is a form of prewriting. Brainstorming involves generating ideas and listing them, freewriting involves writing non-stop about a topic for a certain amount of time without worrying about grammar or structure, clustering involves creating a visual web of related ideas, and asking questions involves generating questions about a topic to guide research or exploration.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Arranging ideas in a plan or outline is considered part of the prewriting stage of the writing process. This is the step where writers brainstorm, research, and organize their thoughts before actually writing the first draft.

Question 15

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question(s) 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.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is focused on persuading coffee drinkers to switch to tea because of the health benefits.

Question 16

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves exploring a topic by asking who, what, when, where, why, and how?
A) brainstorming
B) writing in a journal
C) freewriting
D) clustering
E) asking questions

Accepted Answer

Asking questions, specifically who, what, when, where, why, and how, is a prewriting technique that helps explore and understand a topic more deeply by addressing its various aspects. This method is directly related to the inquiry process, making it distinct from the other options listed.

Question 17

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves jotting down a list of words and phrases?
A) brainstorming
B) writing in a journal
C) freewriting
D) clustering
E) asking questions

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming involves quickly jotting down a list of words and phrases related to a particular topic or idea. This technique helps to generate ideas and can be used as a springboard for further writing.

Question 18

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question(s) 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.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph focuses on the benefits of drinking tea for health and weight loss, making A) the correct answer. The other options, B) healthy beverages and C) coffee drinkers, are not the main subject of the paragraph.

Question 19

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the following question(s) 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.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is addressing coffee drinkers and suggesting that they switch to tea because of its health benefits. The information provided is specifically geared towards persuading coffee drinkers to try tea.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Proofreading is a part of the revision step in the writing process, where the writer checks for grammar, spelling, and other errors and makes necessary corrections before submitting the final draft.

Quiz 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

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

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

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

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves writing down associations that branch out from a topic in the center?

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves writing without stopping or worry about grammar and spelling?

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves writing in a notebook every day or several times a week about your thoughts and experiences?

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

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves exploring a topic by asking who, what, when, where, why, and how?

Instructions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Which prewriting technique involves jotting down a list of words and phrases?

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