ENGL148N Advanced English Composition
Week 5 Quiz
Read the following words on the left. Please drag each word to its proper definition on the right.
This word describes a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
This word takes the place of a noun.
Pronoun
This word is used to connect words or phrases.
Conjunction
This word comes before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object.
Preposition
This word describes verbs and adjectives and other parts of speech.
Adverb
This word describes nouns or pronouns.
Adjective
This word shows action.
Verb
This word adds emphasis or exclamation to a sentence.
Interjection
Match each sentence error with the correct type of error.
The cat walked up on the bed the cat jumped on the laptop. Comma Splice
After the cat laid on the laptop. Run-on
The computer shut down, the cat caused much work to be lost. Fragment
Which of the following sentence uses proper subject verb agreement?
Jumping in the car, the dog waits to go for a ride.
The girl run 4 miles to improve her overall health.
The cats in the window paws at the birds at the feeder.
The dogs waits patiently by the door to go outside.
Choose the sentence that has the parts of speech correctly marked. Parts of speech are abbreviated as: Noun (N), Pronoun (P), Adjective (Adj), Adverb (Adv), Verb (V), Preposition (Prep), Conjunction (C), Interjection (I).
The (Adv) child (P) cried (V) at (I) the (Adv) store (N).
Wow (I), I (P) won (V) the (Adj) contest (N) yesterday (Adv) at (Prep) the (Adj) mall (N).
The (Adj) hot (Adj) sun (N) bleached (V) the (Adv) curtains (P) in (C) the (Adj) windows (P).
The (Adj) dog (N) ran (Adv) towards (N) the (Adj) goose (N) on (Prep) the (Adj) pond (V).
Select the sentence that has no sentence structure errors in it.
Ate dinner quickly.
After going to the park, the dog was hungry and wanted dinner.
The dog, who laid in his bed.
Although, he was excited.
True or False: The following sentence is correct.
Each of the students were required to turn in the assignment.
True
False
Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?
Frenchie, on the other hand, is confused about her career, thinks she has failed, and excited to give her friends makeovers.
Danny is cool as a cucumber, calmly walks the halls, and popular with all the girls.
Sandy is now happy like Sandra Dee, sassy like Rizzo, and flashy like a Pink Lady.
Summer loving is a blast, happening too fast, and to meet a girl who is crazy for me.
Please choose the two sentences with correct apostrophe usage.
I noticed a sale on notebooks at my school's bookstore.
The store’s shelves were nearly empty, however.
The clerk noted that the red notebooks covers had been damaged.
I asked one of the clerk’s to help me find a red notebook.
In which sentence are all pronouns used correctly?
We should clean the garage with them.
Whom put her notebook on my desk?
Will you go to the park with Judith and I?
Each student should open his textbook to page 52.
Which sentence does not contain a sentence structure error.
The computer shut down, the cat caused much work to be lost.
The cat went to the window, and he laid down in the sun.
After the cat laid on the laptop.
The cat walked up on the bed the cat jumped on the laptop.
In the following sentence, one of the verbs agrees correctly with the subject of the sentence. Please click on the correct verb.
The fireflies in the field like magical fairies.
True or False: The following sentence is correct.
After ordering groceries' online, Sally drove to the store to pick them up.
True
False
The of the will we have the party inside or outside.
Sally,
who
is the teacher, will be working with Sam and
me
to help us understand the algebra problem.
Which statement uses parallel structure correctly?
Swimming, hiking, and biking are my favorite sports.
Each of the students had to read the chapter, write a paper, and citing it properly.
Today, my errands are stopping for gas, to buy groceries, and pick up prescriptions.
I hope the teacher doesn't give us a pop quiz because last night I worked on my math and was helping a friend with a project.
Please select the “correct” or “fragment” column beside each item to indicate if it is a complete sentence or if it is a fragment error. Hint: Two are fragments, and two are correct, complete sentences.
Correct Fragment
Despite feeling ill.
Dancing is one of Billy's favorite pastimes.
Daisy is a beautiful singer.
Although Fred makes delicious cakes.
True or False: After you learn how to “branch out” a basic five-paragraph essay structure (thesis—body paragraph—body paragraph—body paragraph), you can use that as the starting point for more branching and more narrow ideas, like details that help develop one of the body paragraphs.
True
False
True or False: The five paragraphs in a five-paragraph essay include: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
True
False
Where do the three body paragraphs appear in a five-paragraph essay?
In the middle, between the introduction and the conclusion
At the very end, after all of the other paragraphs
On a separate page from the introduction and conclusion
At the very beginning, before any other paragraph
True or False: A five-paragraph essay is an extremely important essay form, the most important you will ever learn because it teaches you how to use detail, logic, flow, and organization.
True
False
In a five-paragraph essay’s structure, where do the three body paragraphs appear?
On a separate page from the introduction and conclusion
At the very end, after all of the other paragraphs
In the middle, between the introduction and the conclusion
At the very beginning, before any other paragraph
Through viewing and thinking about the narrowing process involved in creating a number of unique structuring methods (ways to envision the thesis idea and the three branching main body paragraph ideas), what do we gain?
The most important lesson we gain is that some ideas look like triangles, while some ideas look like circles. No idea can look like both a triangle and a circle. That’s crazy.
The most important thing we gain is the ability to draw shapes on paper.
The most important skill we learn is to train our brain to easily envision a larger topic with several narrower topics.
The most important lesson we learn is that we should use the internet for ideas instead of generating our own ideas.
True or False: Once you have the first stage of branching (thesis > 1st body paragraph’s main point, 2nd body paragraph’s main point, 3rd body paragraph’s main point) finished, you should stop. You do not need to branch any farther than that basic overall structure. If you try to branch more (for example, 1st paragraph’s main point > detail, detail, detail), your ideas might become too clear to the reader. No one needs examples or details.
True
False
What is it that we accomplish when we look at many examples of the branching process used in a five-paragraph essay?
The most important lesson we learn is that we should use the internet for ideas instead of generating our own ideas.
The most important lesson we gain is that some ideas look like triangles, while some ideas look like circles. No idea can look like both a triangle and a circle. That’s crazy.
The most important skill we learn is to train our brain to easily envision a larger topic with several narrower topics.
The most important thing we gain is the ability to draw shapes on paper.
True or False: The five paragraphs in a five-paragraph essay include: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
True
False
Which of the following is true of body paragraphs in a five-paragraph essay?
They are more specific branches of the thesis idea.
They are broader and more general than the thesis idea.
They are used to grab the reader’s attention at the very start of the essay.
They are used to wrap up all of the ideas the whole essay has addressed and to leave the reader with a farewell that leaves them thinking about the bigger picture.
A body paragraph will contain ____________
one main idea with one detail only.
one detail plus the thesis statement re-copied.
a thesis statement and some more general ideas about the thesis statement.
one main idea and several specific details to support the main idea.
True or False: A five-paragraph essay is an extremely important essay form, the most important you will ever learn because it teaches you how to use detail, logic, flow, and organization.
True
False
Where do the three body paragraphs appear in a five-paragraph essay?
At the very end, after all of the other paragraphs
At the very beginning, before any other paragraph
In the middle, between the introduction and the conclusion
On a separate page from the introduction and conclusion
True or False: After you learn how to “branch out” a basic five-paragraph essay structure (thesis—body paragraph—body paragraph—body paragraph), you can use that as the starting point for more branching and more narrow ideas, like details that help develop one of the body paragraphs.
True
False
True or False: The following branching structure represents how a thesis idea (the largest idea, which should be in the largest circle) and the topics of the three main points (the three smaller circles, which should be examples of the thesis idea) should relate to one another.
True
False
Which sentence accurately defines sound logic?
Sound logic can be hard to follow.
Sound logic is unclear and ineffective.
Sound logic is the foundation of an effective argument.
Sound logic distorts an issue until it becomes confusing.
True or False: Logical fallacies are always used on purpose.
True
False
For each statement, select the dropdown area for “Yes” or “No” depending upon the accuracy of the statement.
1. It is important to avoid logical fallacies in our writing.
2. Learning about logical fallacies helps us to identify them in our research and writing.
3. Logical fallacies can show your readers that you understand the topic better than they do.
4. Logical fallacies demonstrate good logic and reasoning.
Below are four statements about where we can see logical fallacies in daily life. If the statement is accurate, select “Yes.” If the statement is not true, select “No.”
Logical fallacies can be found in:
1. social media
2. articles on the internet
3. in everyday conversations
4. anywhere that people debate—online, in person, on television, and so on
Which are the two main categories of logical fallacies?
Generalization and Oversimplification
Oversimplifying and Avoiding the Truth
Generalization and Refutation
Refutation and Avoiding the Truth
Review the following logical fallacies and select the box to indicate if each is an example of Oversimplifying or Avoiding the Truth.
Oversimplifying Avoiding the Truth
1. I know two people who quit their jobs at that company. It must be a bad place to work.
2. Blake’s points about the need for more funding for arthritis research are useless when children are dying of cancer.
3. It is unlikely that Maxwell would be a good lawyer, he is a very messy person.
4. I have tried this puzzle three times; it must be impossible.
5. It is fine to share answers on the test; everyone does.
Review the statements below, each of which contains a logical fallacy. Drag the correct name of each fallacy type to the box beside the corresponding statement.
Statement Fallacy Type
1. If I loan you five bucks today, you’ll expect me to always give you money. Slippery Slope
2. I got sick the day after I ate at the new restaurant; there is something wrong with their food. Hasty Generalization
3. If you don’t go to college, you’ll be poor for the rest of your life. False Dilemma
4. The reason I got the job is because I wore my lucky suit. Post Hoc Fallacy
5. You wouldn’t go without wearing your seatbelt; why would you skip sunscreen? False Analogy
6. Charlie is the captain of the basketball team, so he must score the most points each game. Forced Hypothesis
Review the statements below, each of which contains a logical fallacy. Drag the correct name of each fallacy type to the box beside the corresponding statement.
Statement Fallacy Type
1. Car accidents have increased along this stretch of highway, but the workers have planted beautiful flowers near the exits. Red Herring
2. The new principal favors an increase in physical education like teachers have time to spend hours on the playground each day. Straw Man
3. I have always been frightened of cats because they are scary. Begging the Question
4. The majority of students prefer to take choir over art class, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy singing more than painting. Ad Populum
5. As she has never been a mother, I don’t find her suggestions for discipline to be helpful. Ad Hominem
6. It is the best gaming system because everyone wants one. Bandwagon
True or False: Failing to use clear reason and sound judgment when drawing conclusions results in logical fallacies in our writing. Fallacies are errors in the way we reason and present information. We create faulty logic when our points or facts do not match our conclusions.
True
False
Review the statements below. Select “Yes” or “No” depending upon the accuracy of each sentence.
1. Logical fallacies are found in many areas of life, including social media, debate conversations, and advertising.
2. Logical fallacies are always intentional to mislead.
3. Logical fallacies are the foundation of good argumentative writing.
4. Logical fallacy use can undermine your credibility as a writer.
Which sentence contains a False Dilemma logical fallacy?
The neighbors seem to be getting along better now that we have a monthly meeting to discuss issues.
Some of the gifted students showed promise with the revised curriculum.
Some cats enjoy the company of dogs dispelling the claim that all cats fear canines.
If you were my friend, you would not argue with me.
True or False: Using logical fallacies undermines a writer’s credibility and implies that the argument is not strong enough without deceptive and erroneous conclusions.
True
False
Review the statements below, each of which contains a logical fallacy. Drag the correct name of each fallacy type to the box beside the corresponding statement.
Statement Fallacy Type
1. Her red hair indicates that she must have a bad temper. Hasty Generalization
2. Trudy studies the viability of living organisms on other planets making her one of those crazy alien conspiracy theorists. Straw Man
3. If we let Robert join our book club, soon we will be overrun with men taking over our book discussions. Slippery Slope
4. Students need more book buying locations because there are not enough places to purchase course materials. Begging the Question
Which sentence best exemplifies the common Non Sequitur fallacy?
Kindness and patience are good qualities in a teacher.
Mrs. Martin was my favorite teacher because of her demonstrated kindness to all the students.
Mrs. Martin is very kind; I am sure she is a good teacher.
Her hard work in planning lessons and considering the needs of each student helps make Mrs. Martin a good teacher.
Which sentence best exemplifies the common Bandwagon fallacy?
The new bridge connecting the walking trail to the playground was funded by citizens concerned with the safety of children who had to cross the busy road to get to the park.
The community voted to allow bicycle parking in the alley between Main and First streets.
Everyone who signed the petition was in favor of building a dog park with the extra land, so construction will begin soon.
Despite the no trespassing sign, everyone uses the shortcut through the Miller’s yard to get to school, so it must be okay.
True or False: A good way to check your writing for logical fallacies is to challenge your evidence and your own ideas by reviewing your work as the opposition would. Try to anticipate how the opposing side would analyze your reason and judgement. Acting as a critic of your own work helps you be open to seeing where your logic might be flawed or unsupported.
True
False
