This document contains 32 multiple choice and short answer questions about grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, and the revision process. The questions assess understanding of topics like identifying sentence fragments and run-on sentences, outlining an essay, using transitions, and revising for content, organization, style, and errors. Responses are required to be brief, concise and specific.

1. Question 1 Which of the following is an example of a fused
(run-on) sentence?
I really enjoyed his company many days he was an invaluable
friend.
Walking home, I noticed the changes in the weather.
Sarah prided herself on always being the first one to arrive at
any given occasion, a pride which had some effects on her
relationship with others who had many more responsibilities
than she had in her life.
Growing up in New Orleans, I was devastated to hear of the
hurricane damage to my childhood home.
Question 2 Which of the following is an example of a complete
sentence, not a fragment?
He was skeptical.
A growing awareness.
A fine day we have here.
While I was away.
Question 3 Which of the following is an example of a complete

2. sentence, not a fragment?
While traveling through The Painted Desert in Arizona.
Telling stories by the campfire.
Having both grown up in the South.
I do.
Question 4 Which of the following is NOT an example of
supporting material that you might use when gathering
information?
Facts
Imaginative scenarios
Observations
Sensory impressions
Question 5 Which of the following is NOT a strategy for
finding a topic?
Tapping your personal resources
Journal keeping

3. Asking your professor for a subject
Asking questions
Question 6 Which of the following is an example of a comma
splice?
While cleaning house, I found many things I had misplaced.
It's true what they say, you should move every five or so years.
The bell tower was incredible, as was the surrounding buildings.
Soon after flying to Spain for the first time, Martha decided to
move there.
Question 7 Which of the following is NOT a stage of planning
and drafting as outlined in your textbook?
Understanding the assignment
Developing a thesis
Zeroing in on a topic
Practicing your writing skills
Question 8 Which of the following statements about a thesis is

4. FALSE?
A thesis statement focuses on just one central point or issue.
A good thesis statement tailors the scope of the issue to the
length of the paper.
It is wise to imply the thesis, allowing the reader to make his or
her own determinations about the topic.
The thesis statement is precise, often previewing the
organization of the paper.
Question 9 Which of the following is an example of a comma
splice?
There are many things that I am, but creative is not one of them.
While off on a vacation to Florida, my mail piled up.
Training dogs to do anything is difficult, training my dog is the
hardest of all.
Glasses are best when they are thought of as an accessory to
one's clothing style.
Question 10 Which of the following statements about creating
an outline is TRUE?

5. An outline rarely shows you how you might organize and
develop your paragraphs.
There are two types of outlines: sentence outlines and topic
outlines.
An outline has to have only one of the following: Roman
numerals, letters, or numbers.
Introductions and conclusions are always included.
Question 11 Which of the following is an example of a fused
(run-on) sentence?
When we reached the peak of the mountain, we saw the most
amazing sunset.
Timothy is often brash but means well.
Considering her choices of costumes, she carefully decided it
would be best to go as a princess.
I'm not sure what you are up to however I would like you to
stop.
Question 12 List four examples of connectors that show
contrast. Your response to this short answer question should be
brief, concise, and specific.
Question 13 What are four possibilities for beginning an essay?
Your response to this short answer question should be brief,
concise, and specific.

6. Question 14 What are the five ways that a topic sentence may be
stated? Your response to this short answer question should be
brief, concise, and specific.
Question 15 What are four possibilities for concluding an
essay? Your response to this short answer question should be
brief, concise, and specific.
Question 16 What are four writing strategy patterns you might
employ when writing a paragraph? Your response to this short
answer question should be brief, concise, and specific.
Question 17 Read the four paragraphs on pp. 82-83 of
Strategies for Writing Successful Research Papers. Then, match
each paragraph number to the appropriate topic sentence type
used in the paragraph.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Answer
a.
Topic Sentence Stated First and Last
b.
Topic Sentence Stated in the Middle
c.
Topic Sentence Implied
d.
Topic Sentence Stated First

7. Question 18 Match the following connecting words and phrases
to the appropriate relationship they show between sentences.
Showing similarity
Showing contrast
Showing results or effects
Adding ideas together
Drawing conclusions
Pointing out examples
Showing emphasis and clarity
Indicating time
Conceding a point
Answer
a.
on the other hand
b.
previously
c.

8. as a result
d.
likewise
e.
thus
f.
after all
g.
for instance
h.
furthermore
i.
admittedly
Question 19
Read the two paragraphs on pp. 79-80 in Strategies for Writing
Successful Research Papers. Answer the following questions in
50 words or less:
· Which of the two paragraphs has stronger paragraph unity?
· In what ways is the stronger paragraph stronger? What are the
elements of its strength?
· What are some ways that you would improve the weakly
unified paragraph?
Written Responses:
· Unless otherwise indicated, there is a 200 word minimum
response required.
· Credible reference materials, including your course
textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
Question 20 When revising with a computer, what are five tips
that a writer should keep in mind? Your response to this short
answer question should be brief, concise, and specific.
Question 21 The textbook suggests that you should read your
essay at least three times, once for each of which three reasons?
Your response to this short answer question should be brief,
concise, and specific.
Question 22 What are five questions that you might consider as

9. you look over the materials in your portfolio? Your response to
this short answer question should be brief, concise, and
specific.
Question 23 What are the three elements that you need to
control within your own mind as a writer in order to revise
successfully? Your response to this short answer question
should be brief, concise, and specific.
Question 24 What three things should you notate or “jot down”
before preparing to revise? Your response to this short answer
question should be brief, concise, and specific.
Question 25 What are the two natural feelings that you should
set aside in order to recognize that revision offers an
opportunity to upgrade your strong features and strengthen your
weak ones? Your response to this short answer question should
be brief, concise, and specific.
Question 26 According to this unit’s reading, what are the
purposes of both the introduction and conclusion? Your
response to this short answer question should be brief, concise,
and specific.
Question 27 What are five questions that you might ask yourself
when considering the revision of sentences? Your response to
this short answer question should be brief, concise, and
specific.
Question 28 What are five questions that you might ask yourself
when considering the revision of paragraphs? Your response to
this short answer question should be brief, concise, and
specific.
Question 29 In one to two sentences, define “revision.” Your
response to this short answer question should be brief, concise,
and specific.
Question 30 Using what you have learned in this unit’s reading
about writing in the disciplines, write a 100-200-word short
essay that addresses some or all of the following: What is your
major? What “discipline” does that major most easily fall into?
Given what you know about your major so far, what types of
methodologies are used? What kinds of evidence are considered

10. permissible? What type of documentation format is most often
used in that discipline? What kinds of questions does the
discipline ask itself? What are some of the writing assignments
in the discipline?
Your essay will also be graded on its development and
completeness. Be sure that you revise and proofread your
response. If you use outside sources, including your textbooks,
you need to use quotation marks for lifted language, as well as
in-text and reference list citations. If your essay is less than 100
words, you will not receive full credit.
Question 31 In a 100-200-word short essay, address the
following questions: When considering the whole essay in
revision, how do you understand FACT? What is your definition
of each of the letters of this revision strategy? What are some
questions that you would ask of the text when considering each
letter? How does this approach help to ensure that the essay has
a holistic revision approach?
Your essay will also be graded on its development and
completeness. Be sure that you revise and proofread your
response. If you use outside sources, including your textbooks,
you need to use quotation marks for lifted language, as well as
in-text and reference list citations. If your essay is less than 100
words, you will not receive full credit.
Question 32 In a 100-200-word short essay, describe the
approach to the essay examination as presented in your reading.
You will want to summarize, paraphrase, and condense the
information. You might consider organizing your response by
glossing over the entire process or by honing in on a particular
aspect of the reading.
Your essay will also be graded on its development and
completeness. Be sure that you revise and proofread your
response. If you use outside sources, including your textbooks,
you need to use quotation marks for lifted language, as well as

11. in-text and reference list citations. If your essay is less than 100
words, you will not receive full credit.