Intermediate Composition

Exam

Units One and Two

Matching definitions of the writing

process

1) Which part of the writing process involves brainstorming?a. Pre-writing b. Drafting c. Revising d. PublishingA is the correct answer

2) What links each main body paragraph to the next one?a. Transitions b. Ideas c. Essay Structure d. ThesisA is the correct answer

3) The projecting sentence appears in which paragraph?b. Introduction b. Body c. ConclusionC is the correct answer

4) What is the first sentence in the introduction?c. Thesis statement b. Attention getter c. Preview d. Clincher sentenceB is the correct answer

5) Which is not an example of formal writing?d. Term paper b. In-class essay c. A personal journal d. A resumeC is the correct answer

More Questions…

T F-- Using a graphic organizer is a pre-writing strategy

T F-- You should really worry about spelling and grammar in the drafting phase

T F-- Publishing involves sharing your writing with others

T F-- The sentence in a paragraph that tells the main idea is the supporting sentence

T F-- Your thesis statement should in include two main points

T F– Each body paragraph in your essay should explain one of your main points

T F-- Your conclusion should restate your thesis

T F– You should always have at least two peer-editors

Choose your answer. When you are sure of your answer, click the spacebar!

matching definitions from the 6+1 traits (look on September 8th

on calendar and wikispaces)

6+1 traits definitions:

Ideas- The heart of the message

Organization- The internal structure of a piece of writing, the pattern of ideas

Word Choice- The use of rich, colorful, precise language

Sentence Fluency- Focuses on the rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, and the way in which the writing plays to the ear

Voice- The heart and soul of the message, the writers personality coming out in the words

Conventions- Mechanical correctness of a piece

Presentation- Focuses on the form and layout of the text and its readability (including MLA format)

Subject-verb agreement (Exercise:

http://chompchomp.com/hotpotatoes/sva03.htm

And September 10th on edline

calendar- 2 exercises)

Four poems- four different emotions. Read each

poem and figure out the Essence (emotions

chosen by Mrs. Schimmeck will be provided)

Section that will be on the exam:

Passive or Active? (August 28th on Calendar)

Examples:The ball was kicked by the boy

[Passive]

The boy kicked the ball[Active]

More Examples…

1) The soup was stirred by the chef.Passive

2) The food in the oven is burning.Passive

3) The dog jumped into the pond.Active

4) The hamster was fed.Passive

5) The girl skipped on the sidewalk.Active

6) The dog is barking.Passive

7) The boy ran to his classroom.Active

8) The boy and girl watched the T.V.Active

Pronoun and antecedent- Chose the best pronoun for antecedent (chompchomp.com and August 13th on

Edline calendar)

Change the underlined word.1) Both of my sisters believe that Mom and Dad love our brother Fred more than her.a. She b. them c. theyThe answer is B- them2) The nursing program at the college can boast that their student often

have a 100 percent pass rate on the state boards. d. Their e. her f. itsThe answer is C- its3) At the neighborhood grocery store, all the cashiers, shoppers, and

managers held his or her breath as a circus ringmaster led a baby elephant down the snack isle to buy peanuts.

g. Their h. they’re i. itsThe answer is A- Their4) Each of the NFL players will tell you about a game when they played

despite a pulled muscle, injured knee, or cracked rib.j. Itsk. Theirl. HeThe answer is C- He

More Questions…

Change the underlined word.5) After complaining about aching backs, the class enjoyed their day of respite from old Mr. Matthews and his nonstop lecturing.a. They’reb. Itsc. ThereThe correct answer is B- Its6) Not only the customers but also the cashier ran for the door when they

saw the giant green Martian walk into the diner.d. Ite. Theyf. He or SheThe correct answer is C- He or She7) Neither the raw oysters nor the crispy fried squid tentacles appeal to

Christine, who would never consider letting it touch her lips.a. themb. Its c. FoodThe correct answer is A- them8) If the students want to do well on their pronoun agreement quiz, he or she

should have faithfully studied all of the rules governing agreement.a. itb. theyc. HeThe correct answer is B- they

Formal or Informal

writing- Will see

examples (August 13th on calendar)

Formal or Informal? After you are sure of your answer, press the space bar.

Diary Entry- Informal

Text Message-Informal

Job resume-Formal

Five Paragraph Essay-Formal

Letter to a friend-Informal

Essay Structure!

Match each term to the correct part of an essay (may be used more than once).a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion

_____ 1) Topic Sentence

_____ 2) Supporting Sentences

_____ 3) Thesis

_____ 4) Attention Getter

_____ 5) Transition Sentences

_____ 6)Preview/introduction of topic

_____ 7)Restated Thesis

_____ 8) Summarizing Important Facts

Introduction

First Topic

Second Topic

Third Topic

Conclusion

THE END!