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Test Bank for Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays 8th Edition by John Biays, Chapters 1-15. Full Chapters Include;....Writing a Paragraph Illustration Description Narration Process Comparison and Contrast Classification Definition Cause and Effect Argument Writing an Essay Different Essay Patterns: Part One Different Essay Patterns: Part Two Using Research to Strengthen Essays Writing from Reading

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Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays, 8th edition




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Along These Lines: Writing
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Paragraphs and Essays, 8th
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Authors:
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Tests

Chapter 1 Writing a Paragraph......................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Illustration ...................................................................................................................6
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Chapter 3 Description ................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 4 Narration ................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 5 Process ...................................................................................................................... 21
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Chapter 6 Compare and Contrast ................................................................................................ 26
Chapter 7 Classification ............................................................................................................. 31
Chapter 8 Definition .................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 9 Cause and Effect ........................................................................................................ 39
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Chapter 10 Argument................................................................................................................. 44
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Chapter 11 Writing an Essay ...................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 12 Different Essay Patterns: Part 1 ................................................................................. 55
Chapter 13 Different Essay Patterns: Part 2 ................................................................................. 58
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Chapter 14 Using Research to Strengthen Essays......................................................................... 60
Chapter 15 Writing from Reading ............................................................................................... 65
Chapter 16 The Simple Sentence ................................................................................................ 69
Chapter 17 Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination ................................................................ 73
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Chapter 18 Avoiding Run-ons and Comma Splices ...................................................................... 75
Chapter 19 Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination............................................................... 79
Chapter 20 Avoiding Sentence Fragments ................................................................................... 83
Chapter 21 Using Parallelism in Sentences .................................................................................. 86
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Chapter 22 Using Adjectives and Adverbs................................................................................... 92
Chapter 23 Correcting Problems with Modifiers .......................................................................... 97
Chapter 24 Using Verbs Correctly: Standard Verb Forms, Irregular Verbs, Consistency,
and Voice................................................................................................................................ 101
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Chapter 25 Making Subjects and Verbs Agree........................................................................... 105
Chapter 26 Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference............................................... 108
Chapter 27 Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case ..................................................... 111
Chapter 28 Punctuation ............................................................................................................ 115
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Chapter 29 Spelling ................................................................................................................ 119
Chapter 30 Words That Sound Alike/Look Alike ....................................................................... 123
Chapter 31 Word Choice .......................................................................................................... 126
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Chapter 32 Sentence Variety .................................................................................................... 129

Chapter Test Answer Key...................................................................................................... 132
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, Chapter 1, Test A
Writing a Paragraph

Select the correct answer.

1. Regularly writing down your experiences, reactions, and observations is ____.
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a) freewriting
b) mapping
c) brainstorming
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d) keeping a journal

2. The ____ summarizes the details in the paragraph.
a) topic sentence
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b) topic
c) outline
d) map
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3. The ____ is a plan to help you stay focused in your writing.
a) map
b) journal entry
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c) topic
d) outline
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4. What order is most commonly used when arguing a point?
a) time order
b) space order
c) emphatic order
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d) step-by-step order

5. ____ means rewriting the draft of the paragraph to make changes in the structure and the
order of sentences and content.
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a) Revising
b) Editing and proofreading
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c) Mapping
d) Freewriting
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6. ____ includes making changes in the choice of words, in the selection of details, in
punctuation, and in the patterns and kinds of sentences.
a) Brainstorming
b) Freewriting

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, c) Editing and proofreading
d) Drafting and revising

7. The ____ stage involves checking for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.
a) planning
b) mapping
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c) prewriting
d) editing and proofreading
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8. When writing about an event, use ____ order.
a) time
b) emphatic
c) space
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d) step-by-step
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9. If you are describing a room, you might use ____ order.
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a) time
b) emphatic
c) space
d) step-by-step order
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10. ____ means that all the details relate to the topic sentence.
a) Support
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b) Unity
c) Coherence
d) Brainstorming
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11. You can use your ____ to create a first draft of your paragraph.
a) details
b) coherence
c) outline
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d) editing and proofreading

12. When ____, give yourself 15 minutes to write whatever comes to mind on your subject
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without stopping.
a) brainstorming
b) keeping a journal
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c) mapping
d) freewriting

13. ____ includes asking yourself if you need to add any details to your paragraph.
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