College Writing Skills, Langan - Exam Preparation Test Bank (Downloadable Doc)

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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

1. Writing is a skill that anyone can learn with practice.
True False
2. Writing always flows in a simple, straight line from the writer's head onto the page.
True False
3. Writers often discover the direction and shape of a paper during the process of writing.
True False
4. The more you practice writing, the better you will write.
True False
5. If you make mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, you will never write well.
True False
6. If you believe that you can become a better writer, chances are you will improve.
True False
7. The first concern in good writing should be content—what you have to say—because your ideas and
feelings are what matter most.
True False
8. A paragraph is a:
A. Long paper of 500 to 750 words
B. Short paper of 150 to 200 words
C. Journal
D. Topic sentence
9. A topic sentence is a:
A. Opening point
B. Series of details
C. Paragraph
D. Journal
10. A journal is a:
A. Formal outline
B. Sourcebook of ideas
C. Paragraph
D. Support

, 1 Key
1. Writing is a skill that anyone can learn with practice.
TRUE
Langan - Chapter 01 #1
2. Writing always flows in a simple, straight line from the writer's head onto the page.
FALSE
Langan - Chapter 01 #2
3. Writers often discover the direction and shape of a paper during the process of writing.
TRUE
Langan - Chapter 01 #3
4. The more you practice writing, the better you will write.
TRUE
Langan - Chapter 01 #4
5. If you make mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, you will never write well.
FALSE
Langan - Chapter 01 #5
6. If you believe that you can become a better writer, chances are you will improve.
TRUE
Langan - Chapter 01 #6
7. The first concern in good writing should be content—what you have to say—because your ideas and
feelings are what matter most.
TRUE
Langan - Chapter 01 #7
8. A paragraph is a:
A. Long paper of 500 to 750 words
B. Short paper of 150 to 200 words
C. Journal
D. Topic sentence
Langan - Chapter 01 #8
9. A topic sentence is a:
A. Opening point
B. Series of details
C. Paragraph
D. Journal
Langan - Chapter 01 #9
10. A journal is a:
A. Formal outline
B. Sourcebook of ideas
C. Paragraph
D. Support
Langan - Chapter 01 #10

, 1 Summary
Category # of Questions
Langan - Chapter 01 10

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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

1. In _____, you write nonstop on your topic for several minutes, not worrying about spelling or punctuation
or about organizing material.
A. Freewriting
B. Questioning
C. Making a list
D. Clustering
2. In _____, you generate ideas and details by asking as many questions as you can think about your
subject.
A. Freewriting
B. Questioning
C. Making a list
D. Clustering
3. In _____, you create a list of ideas and details that relate to your subject without sorting out major details
from minor ones.
A. Freewriting
B. Questioning
C. Making a list
D. Clustering
4. Brainstorming is also known as _____.
A. Freewriting
B. Questioning
C. Making a list
D. Clustering
5. In _____, you use lines, boxes, arrows, and circles to show relationships among the ideas and details that
occur to you.
A. Freewriting
B. Questioning
C. Making a list
D. Clustering
6. Clustering is also known as _____.
A. Outlining
B. Freewriting
C. Making a list
D. Diagramming
7. In a _____, you think carefully about the point you are making, the supporting items for that point, and
the order in which you will arrange those ideas.
A. List of questions
B. Scratch outline
C. Journal
D. Topic sentence
8. Don't worry about grammar, punctuation, or spelling when you _____.
A. Freewrite on a subject
B. Prepare a scratch outline
C. Write a first draft
D. All of these