ENGLISH 101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
List the 5 stages of the writing process
In order - ANSWERDiscover, Organize, Draft, Revise, Edit
What is unified thesis - ANSWEROne controlling idea
What is restricted thesis - ANSWERWithin the constraints of the essay
What is specific thesis - ANSWERClear
What is a topic sentence - ANSWERThe controlling idea of the paragraph
What is supporting material - ANSWERFacts, figures, statistics, expert opinions and
personal experiences
What is description - ANSWERLanguage that appeals to the senses
What is narration - ANSWERBrings idea's and experiences to life through vivid
language and concrete detail,
What is division and classification - ANSWERDivide and group
What is cause and effect - ANSWERWhy, and what if
Every sentence should have ____ and _____ - ANSWERClarity and emphasis
In a. Essay your language should be appropriate for your - ANSWERVoice, audience,
topic, purpose, tone, attitude
What is sexist language - ANSWERDemeans men and women and groups
What is a search strategy - ANSWERSystematic plan for locating information
How do you answer an essay question - ANSWERRead the question until you
understand it then turn the question into a thesis statement
Who are Rudyard Kipling six honest serving men in order - ANSWERWhat, why, when,
how, where, who
List the 4 things a thesis is not - ANSWER1. A thesis is not a title
2. A thesis is not an announcement of the subject
3. A thesis is not a statement of absolute fact
& ANSWERS
List the 5 stages of the writing process
In order - ANSWERDiscover, Organize, Draft, Revise, Edit
What is unified thesis - ANSWEROne controlling idea
What is restricted thesis - ANSWERWithin the constraints of the essay
What is specific thesis - ANSWERClear
What is a topic sentence - ANSWERThe controlling idea of the paragraph
What is supporting material - ANSWERFacts, figures, statistics, expert opinions and
personal experiences
What is description - ANSWERLanguage that appeals to the senses
What is narration - ANSWERBrings idea's and experiences to life through vivid
language and concrete detail,
What is division and classification - ANSWERDivide and group
What is cause and effect - ANSWERWhy, and what if
Every sentence should have ____ and _____ - ANSWERClarity and emphasis
In a. Essay your language should be appropriate for your - ANSWERVoice, audience,
topic, purpose, tone, attitude
What is sexist language - ANSWERDemeans men and women and groups
What is a search strategy - ANSWERSystematic plan for locating information
How do you answer an essay question - ANSWERRead the question until you
understand it then turn the question into a thesis statement
Who are Rudyard Kipling six honest serving men in order - ANSWERWhat, why, when,
how, where, who
List the 4 things a thesis is not - ANSWER1. A thesis is not a title
2. A thesis is not an announcement of the subject
3. A thesis is not a statement of absolute fact
