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Humanities Language Studies Topic started by: beefybabies on Feb 25, 2018



Title: The sentence, Our vacation in Colorado was the best vacation we have had in a long time, should be ...
Post by: beefybabies on Feb 25, 2018
The sentence, Our vacation in Colorado was the best vacation we have had in a long time, should be revised because it
 
  a. contains sexist language.
  b. is redundant.
  c. contains a clich.
  d. uses nonstandard English.



Ques. 2

The best time to evaluate and revise a thesis statement is
 
  a. after you have generated a list of topics.
  b. before you have finished a first draft.
  c. after you have written a first draft.
  d. after you have completed a final draft.



Ques. 3

Using a revision map to revise an essay will help you
 
  a. evaluate the overall flow of ideas.
  b. evaluate the effectiveness of individual paragraphs.
  c. identify details that do not support the topic sentence.
  d. do all of the above.



Ques. 4

The title of an essay should do all of the following except
 
  a. identify the topic in an interesting way.
  b. suggest the focus of your essay.
  c. capture the reader's attention.
  d. be the first thing you write.



Ques. 5

The least effective strategy for writing a conclusion is to
 
  a. suggest a new direction for further thought.
  b. repeat your first paragraph.
  c. consider outcomes or effects.
  d. briefly review your key points.



Ques. 6

The purpose of an introductory paragraph is to
 
  a. capture your reader's interest.
  b. provide any necessary background information.
  c. present your thesis statement.
  d. do all of the above.



Ques. 7

Strategies for making it clear how your ideas relate to one another in an essay include all of the following except
 
  a. using transitional words and phrases.
  b. writing a transitional sentence.
  c. repeating your thesis statement.
  d. repeating key words.



Ques. 8

Selecting evidence to support your thesis involves
 
  a. making sure your information is accurate, specific, and relevant.
  b. locating sources that provide strong evidence.
  c. documenting information that you borrow from other sources.
  d. doing all of the above.


Title: The sentence, Our vacation in Colorado was the best vacation we have had in a long time, should be ...
Post by: Betardsamere on Feb 25, 2018
(Answer to Q. 1)  b

(Answer to Q. 2)  c

(Answer to Q. 3)  d

(Answer to Q. 4)  d

(Answer to Q. 5)  b

(Answer to Q. 6)  d

(Answer to Q. 7)  c

(Answer to Q. 8)  d