1. The revision process focuses primarily on
a. spelling.
b. formatting.
c. punctuation.
d. ideas.
2. The first step in preparing to revise a draft is to
a. read it critically to find out what does and does not work.
b. ask someone else to read it and make suggestions.
c. correct any grammatical or mechanical problems.
d. consult a proofreading checklist to identify errors.
3. An underdeveloped paragraph is one that
a. lacks a point of view.
b. has a topic sentence that is too narrow.
c. has a topic sentence that is too broad.
d. lacks sufficient supporting details.
4. To revise an underdeveloped paragraph, you should
a. analyze your paragraph sentence by sentence.
b. think of specific situations, facts, or examples that illustrate your topic.
c. consider changing your topic sentence or your topic.
d. do all of the above.
5. An idea map can help you determine all of the following except:
a. whether your details support your topic sentence.
b. whether your details are arranged and developed logically.
c. whether your audience is familiar with your topic.
d. whether your paragraph is balanced or repetitious.
6. If an idea map shows that details are out of logical order in your paragraph, your first step should be to
a. add transitions.
b. revise your topic sentence.
c. number the details in your idea map to show the correct order.
d. determine if additional details are needed.
7. Unrelated details in a paragraph are an indication that
a. your topic sentence is not believable.
b. you are straying off topic.
c. your details are poorly organized.
d. you are using too many transitions.
8. If you arrange your details by identifying categories or parts, you are using the pattern called
a. classification.
b. illustration.
c. process.
d. time sequence.
9. When you revise your paragraph for balance, you should remember that
a. every point or example must have the same amount of explanation.
b. two equally important ideas should receive similar treatment.
c. you can add details by repeating the same idea in slightly different ways.
d. you should always add a transition whenever you delete a repetitious statement.
10. Proofreading focuses on checking for all of the following except:
a. run-on sentences.
b. correct punctuation.
c. repetitive ideas.
d. missing words.
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