I have nothing to write about is
a) a problem ESL students have more than native speakers.
b) a problem native speakers have more than ESL students.
c) a myth that many student writers accept as truth.
d) a real problem that can be solved by learning grammar.
Ques. 2When keeping a journal, you should
a) write with correct grammar.
b) date your entries.
c) leave your journal in a safe place at home.
d) write only when something important has happened.
Ques. 3All the strategies in this unit will help you with
a) beginning to write on a topic.
b) organizing your ideas for an essay.
c) editing for grammar and punctuation.
d) all of the above.
Ques. 4A journal may contain
a) your feelings.
b) cartoons.
c) notes or letters.
d) all of the above.
e) none of the above.
Ques. 5When brainstorming, you should
a) edit for punctuation.
b) list only logical ideas.
c) write down ideas in numbered order.
d) list anything that pops into your head.
Ques. 6One advantage of talking writing is
a) it will help you put your ideas into standard English.
b) it will help you make friends.
c) it will let you know what kinds of details your readers will want.
d) it takes less time than other methods of gathering ideas.
Ques. 7Informative writing differs from persuasive writing because
a) informative writing contains opinions; persuasive writing contains only facts.
b) informative writing is in newspapers; persuasive writing is in magazines.
c) informative writing contains only facts; persuasive writing contains opinions.
d) informative writing can be funny; persuasive writing is always serious.
Ques. 8Rather than long sentences and big words, good writing has the qualities of
_____________________________
__________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 9How does the proverb, People do not fall over mountains; they trip over pebbles apply to making errors in writing?
What will be an ideal response?
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