Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a prewriting task?​
A) ​Identify a meaningful writing idea
B) ​Collect plenty of details
C) ​Choose a pattern of arrangement
D) ​Check and correct spelling

Accepted Answer

Checking and correcting spelling is not a prewriting task, but rather a revision or editing task. Prewriting tasks include identifying an idea, collecting details, and choosing a pattern of arrangement.

Question 2

Application of Skills
Directions: Consider the following outline of a student's essay and answer the questions that follow.
​Subject: Making College Education Free Through Mandatory Service
I. Government Service
A. Federal Programs
1) Military
2) Peace Corps
B. State Programs
1) Civil Service
2) Park Service
II. Local Service
A. Career Apprenticeship
1) Teaching
2) Animal Care
B. Volunteer Programs
1) Emergency Preparedness and Relief
2) Building Projects
​According to the outline, the thesis statement would most likely be…
A) ​College tuition in America is too expensive, and it's hurting our collective future.
B) ​Students who have served America in the Peace Corps deserve to be rewarded.
C) ​One way to make college education affordable for everyone is through compulsory service in a federal, state, or local capacity.
D) ​High school students should be discouraged from going to college if they can't afford it.

Accepted Answer

The outline clearly states that the essay will be discussing how college education can be made affordable through compulsory service in federal, state, or local capacities. This aligns with option C, which states that making college education affordable through mandatory service is the main thesis statement. Option A discusses the high cost of college tuition, but does not mention mandatory service. Option B focuses on rewarding those who have served in the Peace Corps but does not address making college education free through mandatory service. Option D suggests that high school students should not go to college if they cannot afford it, which is not relevant to the outline's topic.

Question 3

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Definition built into the text , determine the meaning of the italicized word: Harold was a  misogynist , a person who hates women, but no one understood why.​
A) ​A person who hates other people
B) ​A person who loves others
C) ​A person who hates women
D) ​A person who lives in the forest

Accepted Answer

The definition of misogyny is built into the text, stating that Harold is "a person who hates women." Option A is incorrect because it broadens the definition to include all people, which is not accurate. Option B is incorrect because it contradicts the definition of misogyny. Option D is completely unrelated to the text.

Question 4

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Synonyms , determine the meaning of the italicized word: The hackneyed , overused expressions made his writing seem insincere.​
A) ​ordinary
B) ​broken
C) ​disgusting
D) ​fortunate

Accepted Answer

Synonyms for "hackneyed" include overused, clichéd, and predictable, all of which suggest a lack of originality or creativity. Therefore, the best choice among the given options is "ordinary," which also connotes something lacking in excitement or interest.

Question 5

Rereading and reflecting on a text help deepen your understanding of the material.

Accepted Answer

Rereading allows for a better understanding of the material as one can pick up on details and connections that may have been missed during the first read. Reflection allows for deeper analysis and interpretation of the text, leading to even greater understanding.

Question 6

Peer revising can help a writer gain valuable feedback during the revision process.​

Accepted Answer

Peer revising involves having another person review and provide feedback on a writer's work. This can be a helpful way to receive outside perspectives and identify areas for improvement during the revision process.

Question 7

Which of the following are important steps in revising?​
A) ​Step away from your draft
B) ​Check your overall focus
C) ​Have peers read it
D) ​All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three choices are important steps in revising. Stepping away from your draft allows you to come back to it with fresh eyes and a clearer perspective. Checking your overall focus ensures that your writing is coherent and stays on topic. Having peers read it can provide valuable feedback and help identify areas that need improvement.

Question 8

KWL is a reading process that stands for Know What you Like.​

Accepted Answer

KWL actually stands for Know, Want to know, and Learned. It is a reading strategy used to activate prior knowledge, set a purpose for reading, and reflect on what was learned.

Question 9

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Antonyms , determine the meaning of the italicized word: Mrs. Wagner was mean, but Mr. Wagner was amicable .​
A) ​shocked
B) ​friendly
C) ​bitter
D) ​elderly

Accepted Answer

The antonym of mean is friendly, and amicable means friendly.

Question 10

Which of the following are important goals of a first reading?​
A) ​Annotate the text
B) ​Identify the main idea
C) ​Consider the conclusion
D) ​All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options (annotating the text, identifying the main idea, and considering the conclusion) are significant goals of a first reading. Annotating the text helps in active reading by noting down important points, identifying the main idea helps in understanding the text, and considering the conclusion helps in analyzing the author's key message.

Question 11

​Put the following steps in the SQ3R process in order.
A)Recite
B)Survey
C)Review
D)Question
E)Read

Accepted Answer

The SQ3R process involves the following steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review.

Question 12

​ Which of the following is NOT a basic prereading task?
A) ​Review the title
B) ​Learn about the author
C) ​Preview the text
D) ​Annotate the text

Accepted Answer

Annotating the text is not considered a basic prereading task, as it involves actively marking and highlighting the text during or after reading, rather than preparing to read the text. The other three options, reviewing the title, learning about the author, and previewing the text, are all common and important prereading tasks.

Question 13

Put the following activities in the reading process in order. ​
A)Rereading
B)Reading
C)Reflecting
D)Prereading

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the reading process is: Prereading, Reading, Rereading, Reflecting.

Question 14

Application of Skills
Directions: Consider the following outline of a student's essay and answer the questions that follow.
​Subject: Making College Education Free Through Mandatory Service
I. Government Service
A. Federal Programs
1) Military
2) Peace Corps
B. State Programs
1) Civil Service
2) Park Service
II. Local Service
A. Career Apprenticeship
1) Teaching
2) Animal Care
B. Volunteer Programs
1) Emergency Preparedness and Relief
2) Building Projects
According to the outline, the topic sentence of the first paragraph in the section about government service would most likely be…​
A) ​Students could save a lot of money by working part time and living at home.
B) ​Students wishing to work at the federal level could choose to serve in a military or non-combative role.
C) ​The cost of college tuition is forcing many young people and their families into overwhelming debt.
D) ​Serving as a volunteer in a hospital can be an ideal way for a student to help the community while considering a degree in a health field.

Accepted Answer

The outline clearly states that the first paragraph in the section about government service lists federal and state programs, including the military and Peace Corps. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choices A, C, and D are not relevant to the topic sentence of this paragraph.

Question 15

Application of Skills
Directions: Consider the following outline of a student's essay and answer the questions that follow.
​Subject: Making College Education Free Through Mandatory Service
I. Government Service
A. Federal Programs
1) Military
2) Peace Corps
B. State Programs
1) Civil Service
2) Park Service
II. Local Service
A. Career Apprenticeship
1) Teaching
2) Animal Care
B. Volunteer Programs
1) Emergency Preparedness and Relief
2) Building Projects
Thinking about the outline, which of the following would most likely appear in the conclusion?​
A) ​Whether serving the country or the local community, a college education needs to be possible for everyone.
B) ​Too many students suffer in low paying jobs that do not help them develop career skills.
C) ​Private universities should be exempt from mandatory service rules.
D) ​Crime would most likely be reduced if students could go to any college they chose.

Accepted Answer

Option A is the best choice for a conclusion as it expresses the main argument of the essay that college education should be made free through mandatory service, whether in government or local programs. The other options either do not directly relate to the topic or present ideas that are not explored in the outline.

Question 16

Always use the full writing process, even when you are simply writing to learn, such as when you are note taking.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Application of Skills
Directions: Consider the following outline of a student's essay and answer the questions that follow.
​Subject: Making College Education Free Through Mandatory Service
I. Government Service
A. Federal Programs
1) Military
2) Peace Corps
B. State Programs
1) Civil Service
2) Park Service
II. Local Service
A. Career Apprenticeship
1) Teaching
2) Animal Care
B. Volunteer Programs
1) Emergency Preparedness and Relief
2) Building Projects
According to the outline, which of the following would NOT be a supporting point of the last paragraph on volunteer programs?​
A) ​Serving two years as a paramedic with the Red Cross
B) ​Serving two years as a structural engineer for Habitat for Humanity
C) ​Serving two years as an engine mechanic in the Air Force
D) ​Serving two years as a hurricane relief worker

Accepted Answer

The last paragraph specifically mentions volunteer programs, which are distinct from government service programs such as the military or civil service. The other options provided involve volunteer work and would therefore be supporting points for the paragraph.

Question 18

​Put the following activities in the writing process in order.
A)Editing
B)Writing
C)Prewriting
D)Publishing
E)Revising

Accepted Answer

Prewriting involves generating ideas and organizing them. Writing is the process of putting those ideas into words. Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to the written work. Editing is the process of correcting errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Publishing is the process of making the written work available to others.

Question 19

​Three of the most essential reading strategies are … (Select all that apply.)
A) ​annotating
B) ​proofreading
C) ​note taking
D) ​​summarizing

Accepted Answer

Annotating helps to actively engage with the text by highlighting important information, taking notes, and making connections to prior knowledge. Note-taking serves as a visual aid to help organize and retain information. Summarizing requires critical thinking skills and the ability to condense important information into a concise overview. Proofreading is not necessarily a reading strategy, but rather a step in the writing process.

Question 20

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Cause‐effect relationships , determine the meaning of the italicized word: After the teacher described the student as much too talkative, the embarrassed student remained taciturn for the rest of the day.​
A) ​angry
B) ​disruptive
C) ​deceitful
D) ​quiet

Accepted Answer

The cause-effect relationship in the sentence is that after the teacher described the student as too talkative, the embarrassed student remained quiet for the rest of the day. Therefore, the word "taciturn" means quiet.

Quiz 2: Approaches to Reading and Writing

Which of the following is NOT a prewriting task?​

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Definition built into the text , determine the meaning of the italicized word: Harold was a misogynist , a person who hates women, but no one understood why.​

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Synonyms , determine the meaning of the italicized word: The hackneyed , overused expressions made his writing seem insincere.​

Rereading and reflecting on a text help deepen your understanding of the material.

Peer revising can help a writer gain valuable feedback during the revision process.​

Which of the following are important steps in revising?​

KWL is a reading process that stands for Know What you Like.​

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Antonyms , determine the meaning of the italicized word: Mrs. Wagner was mean, but Mr. Wagner was amicable .​

Which of the following are important goals of a first reading?​

​Put the following steps in the SQ3R process in order.

​ Which of the following is NOT a basic prereading task?

Put the following activities in the reading process in order. ​

Always use the full writing process, even when you are simply writing to learn, such as when you are note taking.​

​Put the following activities in the writing process in order.

​Three of the most essential reading strategies are … (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is NOT a prewriting task?

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Definition built into the text , determine the meaning of the italicized word: Harold was a misogynist , a person who hates women, but no one understood why.

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Synonyms , determine the meaning of the italicized word: The hackneyed , overused expressions made his writing seem insincere.

Peer revising can help a writer gain valuable feedback during the revision process.

Which of the following are important steps in revising?

KWL is a reading process that stands for Know What you Like.

Directions : Using the type of context clue listed, determine the meaning of the italicized word. Using Antonyms , determine the meaning of the italicized word: Mrs. Wagner was mean, but Mr. Wagner was amicable .

Which of the following are important goals of a first reading?

Put the following steps in the SQ3R process in order.

Which of the following is NOT a basic prereading task?

Put the following activities in the reading process in order.

Always use the full writing process, even when you are simply writing to learn, such as when you are note taking.

Put the following activities in the writing process in order.

Three of the most essential reading strategies are … (Select all that apply.)