Directions : Type out the answers to all questions on a separate sheet of paper. This sheet of paper or document will be known as the “Answer Sheet for Final Exam” Be sure to number your answer sheet in the same way the questions on the Final Exam are numbered. For this assignment, your answer sheet should be numbered from 1 through 50. Where to submit Final Exam : When you complete the assignment, you will submit it either by uploading it as an attachment or by cutting and pasting the assignment from your word processing program into the textbox. Both of these options appear at the bottom of the assignment page. If you cut and paste your assignment into the textbox, be sure to do so by choosing the option to “Paste from Word.” Using this option will maintain your original formatting. To access the “Paste from Word” option, click on the three dots that appear in the box in the far right hand corner of the textbox. After you do this, several more buttons should appear. Once these buttons appear, click on the arrow beside the picture of the clipboard in order to see the option “Paste from Word.” Click on this option and follow the directions provided. If you submit your final exam as an attachment, label it in the following way: FELastName. If I were submitting the final exam, I would label it in the following way: FETolbert. If you submit the final exam as an attachment, be sure to save it and attach it as a Rich Text Format (RTF) since the majority of computers can open an RTF attachment.  If you submit the final exam as an attachment that my computer will not open, I will return the assignment to you ungraded. The assignment will remain ungraded until you submit it in a form my computer will open . When to Submit Your Assignment: The Final Exam is due by 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, December 14, 2014 . How to Format Assignmen t: Title : Center the following information at the top of the completed exercise: Answer Sheet for Final Exam Font : 12pt Times New Roman Spacing : Double Spacing If you have any questions about how to do the Final Exam or how to submit it, be sure to let me know. EDCP 103 Final Exam Fall 2014 Section I: Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank Each question in this section is worth 1 point. Questions 1-6 Three passages out of the four in each question contain sentence fragments or run-on sentences. Choose the one correct sentence that is error-free. 1. Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills it also works well with my schedule. Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills, it also works well with my schedule. C) Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills; it also works well with my schedule. D) Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills. And also works well with my schedule. 2. There are several good techniques for cleaning a room. For example, starting at the top of the room. If time is limited, don’t worry, you can set aside .

1. Directions
: Type out the answers to all questions on a separate sheet of
paper. This sheet of paper or document will be known as the
“Answer Sheet for Final Exam” Be sure to number your answer
sheet in the same way the questions on the Final Exam are
numbered. For this assignment, your answer sheet should be
numbered from 1 through 50.
Where to submit Final Exam
: When you complete the assignment, you will submit it either
by uploading it as an attachment or by cutting and pasting the
assignment from your word processing program into the
textbox. Both of these options appear at the bottom of the
assignment page. If you cut and paste your assignment into the
textbox, be sure to do so by choosing the option to “Paste from
Word.” Using this option will maintain your original
formatting. To access the “Paste from Word” option, click on
the three dots that appear in the box in the far right hand corner
of the textbox. After you do this, several more buttons should
appear. Once these buttons appear, click on the arrow beside the
picture of the clipboard in order to see the option “Paste from
Word.” Click on this option and follow the directions provided.
If you submit your final exam as an attachment, label it in the
following way: FELastName. If I were submitting the final
exam, I would label it in the following way: FETolbert.
If you submit the final exam as an attachment, be sure to save it
and attach it as a Rich Text Format (RTF) since the majority of
computers can open an RTF attachment.
If you submit the final exam as an attachment that my computer
will not open, I will return the assignment to you ungraded. The
assignment will remain ungraded until you submit it in a form
my computer will open

2. .
When to Submit Your Assignment:
The Final Exam is due by 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on
Sunday, December 14, 2014
.
How to Format Assignmen
t:
Title
: Center the following information at the top of the completed
exercise:
Answer Sheet for Final Exam
Font
: 12pt Times New Roman
Spacing
: Double Spacing
If you have any questions about how to do the Final Exam or
how to submit it, be sure to let me know.
EDCP 103 Final Exam
Fall 2014
Section I: Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank
Each question in this section is worth 1 point.
Questions 1-6

3. Three passages out of the four in each question contain sentence
fragments or run-on sentences. Choose the one correct sentence
that is error-free.
1.
Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills it also
works well with my schedule.
Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills, it also
works well with my schedule.
C)
Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills; it also
works well with my schedule.
D)
Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills. And
also works well with my schedule.
2.
There are several good techniques for cleaning a room. For
example, starting at the top of the room.
If time is limited, don’t worry, you can set aside fifteen minutes
a day until you are done.
Label a box for items to be donated. And another one for trash.
When dealing with clutter, try to find a place for each item the
first time you pick it up.
3.
Both authors use imagery in their writing, it helps them create
more vivid descriptions.
The beach has become crowded lately I don’t even like to go

4. there.
Each trainer at the gym has been educated about gym safety and
knows how to use all of the equipment.
The health effects of pesticides are not completely known,
scientists continue to research this topic.
4.
Check the library’s hours before you leave; it closes early on
some days.
An advisor can help students understand their degree plans. To
help with course selection.
We take our dog to be groomed once a month. Although it is
expensive.
Why bother making the bed, it will just get messed up again
tomorrow.
5.
Joseph had laser eye surgery. Because he wanted to drive
without glasses.
Joseph had laser eye surgery. To be able to drive without
glasses.
Joseph had laser eye surgery, he wanted to drive without
glasses.
Joseph had laser eye surgery because he wanted to drive without
glasses.
6.
The Italian restaurant down the street is pretty good. Even
though the service is slow.
We usually go there once a week, I always order ravioli.
If the weather is nice, we’ll sit outside, but the dining room is

5. also pleasant.
I recommend ordering dessert the tiramisu is delicious.
Questions 7-12
Fill in the blank with the correct verb that agrees in number
with the subject. Choose from those listed in parentheses.
7.
The executive committee ___________ its decisions through our
newsletter. (publicizes, publicize)
8.
The children or the babysitter ____________ going to clean up
that mess. (is, are)
9.
Sprawled across the floor ____________ numerous clues to who
committed the crime. (was, were)
10.
There ____________ four areas of the park in which dogs are
welcome. (is, are)
11.
A cup of tea and a good TV show ____________ me relax after
a long day. (helps, help)

6. 12.
A full box of cookies ____________ too tempting for the
children to pass up. (was, were)
Questions 13-16
Choose the sentence that uses correct parallel structure.
13.
A)
The types of music I enjoy are pop, R&B, and relaxing to jazz.
B)
The types of music I enjoy are pop, jazz, and R&B is my
favorite.
C)
I enjoy listening to pop, R&B, and jazz.
D)
I enjoy listening to pop, R&B, and also like jazz.
14.
A)
The volunteers gathered their supplies, loaded the truck, and set
off for the work site.
B)
The volunteers gathered their supplies, loaded the truck, and

7. they all set off for the work site.
C)
The volunteers gathered their supplies, are loading the truck,
and set off for the work site.
D)
The volunteers are gathering their supplies, loaded the truck,
and setting off for the work site.
15.
A)
Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his email,
update his calendar, and it has all his contacts in it.
B)
Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his email,
update his calendar, and contacting his friends.
C)
Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his email,
update his calendar, and contact his friends.
D)
Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his email,
update his calendar, and mainly he wants to contact friends.
16.
A)
By participating in school meetings, students learn to listen to
others, express their own concerns, and they take turns leading

8. the meeting.
B)
By participating in school meetings, students learn to listen to
others, express their own concerns, and lead a meeting.
C)
By participating in school meetings, students learn to listen to
others, express their own concerns, and to lead a meeting.
D)
By participating in school meetings, students learn to listen to
others, express their own concerns, and leading the meeting.
Questions 17-22
Select the sentence that uses correct punctuation
17.
A)
Mother said that I should buy milk on the way home if the store
is open.
B)
Mother said I should buy milk on the way home if the store is
“open.”
C)
Mother said, that I should, buy milk on the way home if the

9. store is open.
D)
Mother said “that I should buy milk on the way home if the
store is open.”
18.
A)
The mainstream media does’nt always report on the stories’ I
want to hear.
B)
The mainstream media doesn’t always report on the story’s I
want to hear.
C)
The mainstream media doesn’t always report on the stories I
want to hear.
D)
The mainstream media doesnt always report on the stories I
want to hear.
19.
A)

10. Although, electronic cigarettes produce no smoke some areas
have still moved to ban them.
B)
Although electronic cigarettes produce no smoke, some areas
have still moved to ban them.
C)
Although electronic cigarettes produce no smoke some areas,
have still moved to ban them.
D)
Although, electronic cigarettes produce no smoke, some areas
have still moved to ban them.
20.
A)
The city installed expensive gunshot detection cameras in 2012
but, they have not been effective at identifying shooters.
B)
The city installed expensive gunshot detection cameras, in 2012
but they have not been effective at identifying shooters.
C)
The city installed expensive gunshot detection cameras in 2012

11. but they have not been effective at identifying shooters.
D)
The city installed expensive gunshot detection cameras in 2012,
but they have not been effective at identifying shooters.
21.
A)
The STEM club, which meets weekly encourages students to
explore topics in science, technology, and mathematics.
B)
The STEM club, which meets weekly, encourages students to
explore topics in science, technology, and mathematics.
C)
The STEM club which, meets weekly, encourages students to
explore topics in science, technology, and mathematics.
D)
The STEM club which meets weekly encourages students to
explore topics in science, technology, and mathematics.
22.
A)

12. Because of the unusually snowy winter some school districts
have extended the school day to make up for lost time.
B)
Because, of the unusually snowy winter, some school districts
have extended the school day to make up for lost time.
C)
Because of the unusually snowy winter, some school districts
have extended the school day to make up for lost time.
D)
Because of the unusually snowy winter, some school districts,
have extended the school day to make up for lost time.
Questions 23-24
Select the sentence with no errors in capitalization.
23.
A)
There is one goal that Traci put before all others: graduating by
December.
B)
My Mother and Father are hoping that I will move out by next
year.

13. C)
Visiting the eiffel tower was an unforgettable experience.
D)
Jordan is studying Psychology with a minor in Anthropology.
24.
A)
We plan to visit a Theme Park during our next weekend trip.
B)
Driving East in the morning can irritate one’s eyes because of
the sun.
C)
The Presidents’ Day picnic will be held at Fairview Park.
D)
The President of our Book Club will preside over the monthly
meeting.
Section II: Revising Sentences
Each question in this section is worth 2 points.

14. Questions 25-30
Rewrite the passages to eliminate any sentence fragments or
run-on sentences.
25.
Running is my favorite part of the triathlon, biking’s the worst.
26.
There are many foods commonly eaten in Latin American
countries. For example rice and beans.
27.
Speaking more than one language is not confusing for a child, it
is a good experience. Although it can be challenging when the
child speaks languages the parents don’t.
28.
Smaller airports offer the convenience of shorter lines, parking
is closer. Though destinations may be limited.
29.
Teaching Rex to sit was easy, it was fetch that he wasn’t so
good at. But eventually mastered.
30.
Mobile phones are great tools they can also interfere with one’s
life.

15. Questions 31-35
Revise the sentences to eliminate errors in pronoun use.
31.
I work much better when the boss doesn’t hover over you with
instructions on what to do.
32.
My older brother is an electrician, but I’m not interested in it.
33.
I discovered when I went to sell my old textbooks that they’ve
put out new editions, and nobody wants to buy them.
34.
If the team leader wants to hold a meeting, then they should
choose a time that is convenient for everyone.
35.
When an athlete is getting ready for competition, you have to be
mentally and physically prepared.
Questions 36-40
Each passage contains one or more shifts in tense. Revise each
passage so that it maintains consistent tense.
36.
A deer makes its way cautiously out of the woods and steps into
the meadow, but when a flock of geese flies noisily overhead,
the deer ran back to the shelter of the trees.

16. 37.
As I look through the file folder, I wonder if I might have
thrown away this month’s bank statement by accident. Then I
remembered that I brought it to work and never brought it home.
38.
Martin stayed home from work when his son had the flu, and he
discovered just how busy a day at home can be. His son was
constantly asking for drinks and wants to be entertained.
39.
When we decided to throw a surprise party, we had no idea it
would be so surprising for everyone. We were waiting for the
guest of honor to show up at the front door when suddenly he
sneaks in from the back door and yells “Surprise!”
40.
When the kids arrived at the field, their coach was waiting for
them. To their surprise, he says, “Come on! We’ve been waiting
for you.”
Questions 41-46
Correct the passages by adding punctuation. The punctuation
marks you may need are quotation marks, commas, apostrophes,
question marks, exclamation marks, and periods.
41.
Do you ever wonder about the future of the Internet asked
George What will be the browser of the future
42.

17. Sally told me that my socks were dirty my shoes were
unpolished and my shirt was wrinkled but I didn’t pay any
attention to her because I was in a hurry
43.
Weve decided that the groups presentation will be on
conserving water
44.
The passengers hurried toward the trains platform as the
conductor shouted All aboard
45.
Saving money staying healthy and spending time with family
are three reasons to eat more meals at home
46.
When looking at a web page ask yourself whether the
information comes from a reliable source
Section III: Composing and Revising Paragraphs
Each question in this section is worth 4 points.
47.Following are a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.
Use these sentences and additional sentences with supporting
details to write a well-developed paragraph of approximately
150 words.
Topic sentence: Parents can take several steps to help their

18. children enjoy reading.
Concluding sentence: If parents follow some of these ideas,
their children have a good chance of reading more on their own
and doing better in school.
48.
The following paragraph is not unified. Please re-write the
paragraph to improve its unity by removing any sentences that
do not focus on the paragraph’s main topic.
My family experienced some memorable events during my
family’s trip to Disney World last summer. The drive to Disney
World from our house took nine hours and was extremely
boring. The first really memorable experience was meeting
Mickey Mouse. The kids had been waiting for it all summer,
and we took lots of pictures of them with Mickey. That evening,
we ate at McDonald’s because the food in the park was so
expensive. The next morning, we had another memorable
experience: visiting the water park. We all had a wonderful time
splashing and riding the water slides. We won’t ever forget
when Ethan’s swim trunks fell down at the bottom of one of the
slides! The most memorable part of the trip was seeing the
fireworks at Epcot. We had a truly magical evening sitting
together as a family and watching the show light up the sky. It
was a little cold that night, so we all made sure to bring
sweaters. Overall, our visit to Disney World was a terrific trip
with lots of experiences to remember.

19. 49.
The following paragraph is not coherent. The ideas do not flow
logically from one sentence to the next. Please re-write the
paragraph to improve its coherence. You will want to consider
adding transitional expressions to the paragraph as you rewrite
the paragraph. In addition, you will want to consider the logical
order of the sentences as you rewrite the paragraph.
You need to use all sentences in the paragraph. In other words,
do not eliminate any sentences when you rewrite the paragraph.
Working as a lifeguard last summer was the best job I have
ever had in my life. I met some very interesting people. I also
got free food from the snack bar as one of the perks of the job.
Paul, another lifeguard, was from Somalia. I learned so much
from him about his culture while working with him. I also had
the opportunity to see some free concerts that the pool was
sponsoring. One of the bands was quite amazing. I plan to keep
in touch with the drummer, who I think has quite a future in
Indie music. Getting a free lunch at the snack bar certainly
helped me cut costs. Anna, a swim coach, was the most
hilarious person I have ever met. She had great stories to tell
about her days on the swim team in college. The job was great,
and I hope to go back next summer and work there again.
Section IV: Essay
The essay is worth 20 points.
50.
In a five-paragraph essay of at least 450 words, explain three

20. ways that people can help improve their communities. Your
essay will be graded based on the effectiveness of the
introduction (including thesis statement) and conclusion; the
unity, coherence, and support in the body paragraphs; and
mechanical correctness.