Part -1:
Sentence Variety
1. Which option below correctly combines the two short sentences?
You do not floss your teeth. You may get gum disease.
If you, do not floss your teeth, you may get gum disease.
If you do not floss your teeth you may get gum disease.
If you do not floss your teeth, you may get gum disease.
If you, do not floss your teeth you may get gum disease.
2. Choose the sentence variety strategy that is underlined in the sentence below:
Incidentally, you owe $5 to the library in overdue book charges.
-ing phrace
using a question
subordination
opening with an adverb
3. Which option below correctly combines the two short sentences?
Richard was confused by the instructions. He raised his hand to ask for help.
Confused, by the instructions, Richard raised his hand to ask for help.
Confused by the instructions Richard raised his hand to ask for help.
Confused, by the instructions Richard raised his hand to ask for help.
Confused by the instructions, Richard raised his hand to ask for help.
4. Choose the sentence variety strategy that is underlined in the sentence below:
Did you ever wonder what causes leaves to change color?
using a question
opening with an adverb
coordination
appositive phrase
5. Which option below correctly combines the two short sentences?
We were sitting completely still for about ten minutes. We listened to the yoga instructor.
Sitting, completely still for about ten minutes, we listened to the yoga instructor.
Sitting completely still for about ten minutes, we listened to the yoga instructor.
Sitting completely, still for about ten minutes, we listened to the yoga instructor.
Sitting completely still for about ten minutes we listened to the yoga instructor.
6. Choose the sentence variety strategy that is underlined in the sentence below:
Although pets can be fun to have around, they require a significant amount of work.
-ing phrase
subordination
using a question
opening with an adverb
7. Choose the sentence variety strategy that is underlined in the sentence below:
McGruff, the cartoon crime dog, was created by a New Orleans police officer.
coordination
opening with an adverb
using a question
appositive phrase
8. Which option below correctly combines the two short sentences?
My job pays for my tuition. I am enrolling in classes this fall.
My job pays for my tuition; so I am enrolling in classes this fall.
My job pays for my tuition so I am enrolling in classes this fall.
My job pays for my tuition, so, I am enrolling in classes this fall.
My job pays for my tuition, so I am enrolling in classes this fall.
9. Which option below correctly combines the two short sentences?
Daniella was home sick with a cold. She was announced as the winner.
Daniella, home sick with a cold, was announced as the winner.
Daniella, home sick with a cold was announced as the winner.
Daniella home sick with a cold, was announced as the winner.
Daniella home sick with a cold was announced as the winner.
10. Choose the sentence variety strategy that is underlined in the sentence below:
Living just a half mile from the site of the explosion, Jacob saw the flash from his window.
opening with an adverb
subordination
using a question
-ing phrase
Part -2:
Appropriate Language
1. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
Nobody wanted to admit that he was the one parked in front of the hydrant.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
Nobody wanted to admit to being the one parked in front of the hydrant.
2. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Mike got pulled over for speeding by a lady cop.
Both revised sentences are correct.
A competitive figure skater usually learns to skate when she is very young.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
3. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
The suspect, a man in his early forties, was interviewed for over an hour, but he refused to confess.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
The suspect, a man in his early forties, was interviewed for over an hour, but wild horses couldn't drag a confession out of him.
4. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
Julia's parents will freak out if they see the mess she left in the house.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
Julia's parents will lose it if they see the mess she left in the house.
5. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
If the new subway line doesn't get approved, there will be a lot of unhappy campers in this town.
Both revised sentences are correct.
If the new subway line doesn't get approved, there will be a lot of disappointed residents in this town.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
6. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
Somebody left a suitcase unattended at the airport.
Somebody left his suitcase unattended at the airport.
7. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
Sitting through the committee meeting was like watching paint dry.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
The neighborhood will go to hell in a hand basket if the new truck stop is approved.
8. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
The president needs to stop delaying and address his critics.
The president needs to man up and address his critics.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
Both revised sentences are correct.
9. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
Anyone can have his identity stolen.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
Anyone can have their identity stolen.
10. Which of the sentences below is correct and free of inappropriate language (slang, clichés, and sexist language)?
Both revised sentences are correct.
A police officer should keep himself in good physical condition.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.
Police officers should keep themselves in good physical condition.
Part -3:
Conducting Interviews
1. How many questions should you ask at a time?
Only one -- you can ask a follow up after the response. When in doubt, go with one.
All options listed here can work; much depends on the circumstances and purposes of the interview.
Up to two is good if they're related, as in a two part question.
If you're doing the interview by e-mail, you can send several to get things started.
2. If you are writing a paper that uses an interview you conducted, are you required to state fully the question you asked when providing in your project the response?
No
Yes
3. Should you give the person you interview the chance to provide information you did ask about?
Yes, and you must include the information in your project.
No
Yes, but you are under no obligation to include it in your project.
4. How should you prepare for an interview?
Choose an appropriate location.
Explain the format and purpose of the interview before beginning.
Record the interview.
Allow time for questions from the interviewee.
All steps these steps should be followed.
5. In a formal academic paper, is it necessary to cite an interview in your works cited pages?
Yes
No
6. When discussing personal matters or sensitive information, is it o.k. to make the interviewee anonymous or to give him or her a pseudonym?
No making someone anonymous taints the research.
No, a person should be accountability for his or her actions and words.
Yes because being anonymous assures honesty.
Yes, in fact in many cases it is required for privacy and by research rules.
7. Which of the following are good guidelines for conducting an interview?
Ask one question at a time.
Show the respondent how you feel about his or her remarks.
Use only a recorder, and do not take notes while talking. Writing appears rude.
Encourage responses with a nod of the head or verbal cues.
C and D only
A and B only
All choices apply.
8. What format is best for incorporating an interview into a paper?
Paraphrasing
Direct Quoting
Summarizing
All choices can be used.
9. When should you ask fact-based questions?
You should not ask these; it makes respondents defensive.
At the beginning of the interview.
At the end of the interview.
Throughout and as needed.
10. What should you do before interviewing someone.
Give an estimate of how long you think the interview will take.
Explain the interview purpose.
Ask permission to use a recording device.
All are correct.
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