Englsih Teas 7 (nursecheung)

Considering the writing process, which of the following actions is typically taken during the revision stage?

reviewing the coherence and clarity of ideas

If a paragraph lacks cohesion, it means that ___________.

the ideas in the paragraph are not clearly connected

The root 'bio' in the word 'biography' indicates what?

life

The prefix 'un-' in the word 'unhappy' signifies what?

Not

In the writing process, which stage involves selecting a suitable topic for your paper?

The prewriting stage

If a writer uses persuasive language, she is likely in what stage of the writing process?

writing

The suffix '-ology' as used in the word 'biology' denotes what?

the study of

What does the prefix 'inter-' signify in the word 'interaction'?

between

The process of correcting punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors in your draft is known as ___________.

editing

What does the root 'tele' mean in the word 'telescope'?

Far

Which sentence represents the correct use of a semicolon to enhance clarity in writing?

Mary went to the store;she needed milk

When writing a scientific paper for a general audience, the author should primarily use which type of language?

simple and straightforward

What is the key component of a well-organized paragraph?

a topic sentence

Which punctuation mark should be used to separate items in a series?

comma

When writing a children's book, the author should primarily use which type of language?

simple and age-appropriate

Which statement should usually come last in a well-organized paragraph?

a concluding or summary sentence

Which sentence most effectively uses active voice to enhance clarity?

the children ate the cake

When writing an academic paper, what kind of language should be used?

formal and objective

What is the purpose of transitional words or phrases in a well-organized paragraph?

to clarify the relationship between ideas

Which of the following sentences is the most clear and concise?

despite the cold weather, he did not wear a coat

What type of language should be used when writing instructions for assembling a product?

clear,consice,and step-by-step

Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?

independent

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

i love cooking, my pets, and my family

Which sentence is a complete sentence with a subject and a predicate?

the cat is sleeping

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

prejudice

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

i have a big test tmr; i cant go out tonight

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

she practiced for hours, but she still couldn’t play the song perfectly

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

existence

Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

she had one goal; to become a doctor

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

Although it was a beautiful day, she stayed indoors

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

privilege

Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks correctly?

“He said that he would be late”

Which sentence is a fragment, not a complete sentence?

Although he likes to read

In the writing process, what is the primary purpose of a first draft?

To get ideas on paper without worrying about errors

What is the meaning of the word "transcribe" based on its parts?

Write across

What is the purpose of the revision stage in the writing process?

To reorganize content and clarify ideas

Based on its root words, what does the word "autobiography" most closely mean?

A self-written life story