UNIV 104 ENGLISH ASSESSMENT
2026/2027 | New Release
Questions,Answers With Complete Solutions
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Q1. A student is using the PORPE method to study for a history exam. What does the "P" in the
first step of PORPE stand for?
A. Practice
B. Predict [CORRECT]
C. Prepare
D. Prioritize
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because PORPE stands for Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate.
The first step is predicting potential essay questions.
Q2. A student is reading a sentence: "The committee have decided to postpone the meeting."
Which error is present?
A. Pronoun agreement
B. Modifier placement
C. Subject-verb agreement [CORRECT]
D. Sentence fragment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because "committee" is a collective noun treated as singular in American
English, so the verb should be "has," not "have."
,Q3. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A. To provide supporting evidence
B. To conclude the paragraph
C. To state the main idea of the paragraph [CORRECT]
D. To introduce a counterargument
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because a topic sentence establishes the main idea that the rest of the
paragraph supports.
Q4. A student copies a URL into a bibliography without author, title, or publication date.
According to plagiarism prevention guidelines, what is wrong with this?
A. Nothing — URLs are sufficient citations
B. The URL should be italicized
C. A URL alone is not a proper APA or MLA citation [CORRECT]
D. The student should have used a permalink only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because proper citation requires author, title, publication date, and source. A
bare URL does not meet APA or MLA standards.
Q5. A student is using the SHREK strategy during an exam. What does the "S" stand for?
A. Study
B. Survey [CORRECT]
C. Skip
D. Summarize
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because SHREK stands for Survey, Have confidence, Read directions, Easy
questions first, Key words. The first step is surveying the exam.
, Q6. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
A. Walking to class, the rain began to fall.
B. Walking to class, I got caught in the rain. [CORRECT]
C. The rain began to fall as I walked to class.
D. I walked to class in the rain.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because "walking to class" should modify "I," not "the rain." The modifier is
dangling because the subject it describes is missing.
Q7. A student is reviewing a syllabus. What is the primary purpose of a rubric?
A. To list required textbooks
B. To outline grading criteria and expectations [CORRECT]
C. To provide a course schedule
D. To list instructor contact information
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a rubric defines how an assignment will be graded and what criteria
will be used.
Q8. Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun agreement?
A. Everyone should bring their own lunch.
B. Each student must bring his or her own lunch. [CORRECT]
C. Each student must bring their own lunch.
D. Everyone should bring his lunch.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because "each" is singular, so the pronoun should be "his or her." "Everyone"
is also singular and requires a singular pronoun.
Q9. A student is writing a paragraph and wants to ensure it is well-organized. What should the
paragraph include first?
A. Supporting details
B. A concluding sentence
C. A topic sentence [CORRECT]
D. A counterargument
2026/2027 | New Release
Questions,Answers With Complete Solutions
Guaranteed Pass | Graded A+
Q1. A student is using the PORPE method to study for a history exam. What does the "P" in the
first step of PORPE stand for?
A. Practice
B. Predict [CORRECT]
C. Prepare
D. Prioritize
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because PORPE stands for Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate.
The first step is predicting potential essay questions.
Q2. A student is reading a sentence: "The committee have decided to postpone the meeting."
Which error is present?
A. Pronoun agreement
B. Modifier placement
C. Subject-verb agreement [CORRECT]
D. Sentence fragment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because "committee" is a collective noun treated as singular in American
English, so the verb should be "has," not "have."
,Q3. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A. To provide supporting evidence
B. To conclude the paragraph
C. To state the main idea of the paragraph [CORRECT]
D. To introduce a counterargument
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because a topic sentence establishes the main idea that the rest of the
paragraph supports.
Q4. A student copies a URL into a bibliography without author, title, or publication date.
According to plagiarism prevention guidelines, what is wrong with this?
A. Nothing — URLs are sufficient citations
B. The URL should be italicized
C. A URL alone is not a proper APA or MLA citation [CORRECT]
D. The student should have used a permalink only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because proper citation requires author, title, publication date, and source. A
bare URL does not meet APA or MLA standards.
Q5. A student is using the SHREK strategy during an exam. What does the "S" stand for?
A. Study
B. Survey [CORRECT]
C. Skip
D. Summarize
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because SHREK stands for Survey, Have confidence, Read directions, Easy
questions first, Key words. The first step is surveying the exam.
, Q6. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
A. Walking to class, the rain began to fall.
B. Walking to class, I got caught in the rain. [CORRECT]
C. The rain began to fall as I walked to class.
D. I walked to class in the rain.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because "walking to class" should modify "I," not "the rain." The modifier is
dangling because the subject it describes is missing.
Q7. A student is reviewing a syllabus. What is the primary purpose of a rubric?
A. To list required textbooks
B. To outline grading criteria and expectations [CORRECT]
C. To provide a course schedule
D. To list instructor contact information
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a rubric defines how an assignment will be graded and what criteria
will be used.
Q8. Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun agreement?
A. Everyone should bring their own lunch.
B. Each student must bring his or her own lunch. [CORRECT]
C. Each student must bring their own lunch.
D. Everyone should bring his lunch.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because "each" is singular, so the pronoun should be "his or her." "Everyone"
is also singular and requires a singular pronoun.
Q9. A student is writing a paragraph and wants to ensure it is well-organized. What should the
paragraph include first?
A. Supporting details
B. A concluding sentence
C. A topic sentence [CORRECT]
D. A counterargument
