QUIZ #3 REVIEW SENTENCE VARIETY PARALLELISM DIVISION & CLASSIFICATION ESSAYS

QUIZ #3 REVIEW 1. A. The doctor answered, You can do nothing but pray. B. When the bandages were removed and the shades were opened to let in the bright sunlight, the doctor asked, What do you see? C. None of the above D. All of the above A. The doctor answered, You can do nothing but pray.

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2. A. Nothing, said the boy. I see nothing. B. The village priest said I have recently seen a remarkable school. C. None of the above D. All of the above

C. None of the above

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3. A. You didnt say read, did you? asked the boys father. B. You didnt say read, did you? asked the boys father. C. None of the above D. All of the above

A. You didnt say read, did you? asked the boys father.

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4.

A. The parents watched as the doctor bandaged the boys eyes. For the love of God, what can we do, asked the father? B. In this school, he added, blind students are taught to read. C. None of the above D. All of the above

B. In this school, he added, blind students are taught to read.

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5.

A. The boy responded to the priests words as if they were a trick of some kind. Now you are joking with me. How can such a thing be possible? B. The boy, Louis, thought it would be great fun to visit that school someday. C. None of the above D. All of the above

A. The boy responded to the priests words as if they were a trick of some kind. Now you are joking with me. How can such a thing be possible?

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6.

A. Jim passed Coach Warners test but he did not get to play right away. B. Jim passed Coach Warners test, but he did not get to play right away. C. None of the above D. All of the above

B. Jim passed Coach Warners test, but he did not get to play right away.

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7.

A. Then in one game a player was injured, and Coach Warner sent in Jim. B. Then in one game a player was injured and, Coach Warner sent in Jim. C. None of the above D. All of the above

A. Then in one game a player was injured, and Coach Warner sent in Jim.

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8.

A. At first, no one but Jim, and the coach believed that Jim could play well enough. B. At first, no one but Jim and the coach believed that Jim could play well enough. C. None of the above D. All of the above

B. At first, no one but Jim and the coach believed that Jim could play well enough.

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9.

A. In a game against Army, Thorpe had the ball. B. In a game, against Army Thorpe had the ball. C. None of the above D. All of the above

A. In a game against Army, Thorpe had the ball.

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10. A. One Army player tried to tackle Jim, failed, injured his knee in the process and had to be helped from the field. B. One Army player tried to tackle Jim, failed, injured his knee in the process, and had to be helped from the field. C. None of the above D. All of the above
B. One Army player tried to tackle Jim, failed, injured his knee in the process, and had to be helped from the field.

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11. A. I like pizza with pepperoni, sausage and onions; fries with cheese, bacon, and ketchup; and ice cream with fudge, sprinkles, and whip cream. B. I like pizza with pepperoni, sausage and onions; fries with cheese, bacon, and ketchup; ice cream with fudge, sprinkles, and whip cream. C. None of the above D. All of the above
A. I like pizza with pepperoni, sausage and onions; fries with cheese, bacon, and ketchup; and ice cream with fudge, sprinkles, and whip cream.

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12. A. He became supreme commander of the Allied armies in Europe in WWII; thirtyfourth president of the United States. B. He became supreme commander of the Allied armies in Europe in WWII; and thirty-fourth president of the United States. C. None of the above D. All of the above
C. None of the above

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13. A. My worst trips were; Egypt, France, and China. B. My worst trips included the following countries; Egypt, France, and China. C. None of the above D. All of the above
C. None of the above

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14. A. People said, that Thorpes confidence in himself was so great that he often skipped practice at the Olympics; they told the broad jump story to illustrate his confidence. B. People said, that Thorpes confidence in himself was so great that he often skipped practice at the Olympics; so they told the broad jump story to illustrate his confidence. C. None of the above D. All of the above
Omit

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15. A. In his 289 games in baseballs major leagues; the only statistic that suggested trouble was his batting average of .252. It seems that the only thing that really bothered Jim was hitting curveballs. B. In his 289 games in baseballs major leagues, the only statistic that suggested trouble was his batting average of .252; it seems that the only thing that really bothered Jim was hitting curveballs. C. None of the above D. All of the above
B. In his 289 games in baseballs major leagues, the only statistic that suggested trouble was his batting average of .252; it seems that the only thing that really bothered Jim was hitting curveballs.

QUIZ #3 REVIEW 16. A. He had a peculiar style of running that left his football tacklers flat on the ground: He would twist his hips away from the player who was after him. B. He had a peculiar style of running that left his football tacklers flat on the ground: he would twist his hips away from the player who was after him. C. None of the above D. All of the above D. All of the above

QUIZ #3 REVIEW 17. A. We need different tools such as: saws, hammers, and drills. B. Be at the corner by 6:00: we need to regroup. C. None of the above D. All of the above

B. Be at the corner by 6:00: we need to regroup.

QUIZ #3 REVIEW 18. A. The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now. B. The order was requested six weeks ago: I expected the shipment to arrive by now. C. All of the above D. None of the above

C. All of the above

QUIZ #3 REVIEW 19. A. The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue. B. The American flag has three colors namely: red, white, and blue. C. All of the above D. None of the above

A. The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

QUIZ #3 REVIEW 20. A. Clothes are often made from synthetic material, for instance: rayon. B. Clothes are often made from synthetic material: for instance rayon. C. All of the above D. None of the above

D. None of the above

SENTENCE VARIETY

Use a variety of sentence structures

Simple subject, verb, complete thought The cock combines the lifting of his tail with the raising of his voice.
Compound 2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction Any chickens dusting hole is out of place in a flower bed, but the peafowls hole is more so.

SENTENCE VARIETY

Use a variety of sentence structures

Complex Has an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses always has subordinators such as because, since, after, although, when, Or has relative pronouns such as that, who, or which The peacock does most of his serious strutting in the spring and summer when he has a full tail to do it with.

SENTENCE VARIETY

Use a variety of sentence structures

Compound-complex uses one of words in complex AND contains two independent clauses joined with a conjunction. The cocks plumage requires two years to attain its pattern, and for the rest of his life, this chicken will act as though he designed it himself.
SENTENCE VARIETY

Use a variety of sentence structures

Move adverbial modifiers Adverbs usually end in ly and describe a verb A few drops of sap eventually began to trickle into the bucket. Eventually a few drops of sap began to trickle into the bucket.

SENTENCE VARIETY

Use a variety of sentence structures

Move adjectives and participial phrases Adjectives describe nouns Edward, dejected and withdrawn, nearly gave up his search for a job. Dejected and withdrawn, Edward nearly gave up his search for a job.

SENTENCE VARIETY

Invert sentences Huge lavender hearts outlined in bright white lights were set at the top two corners of the stage. Set at the top two corners of the stage were huge lavender hearts outlined in bright white lights.
A refrigerated case of mouthwatering cheeses is opposite the produce section; a friendly attendant will cut off just the amount you want. Opposite the produce section is a refrigerated case of mouthwatering cheeses; a friendly attendant will cut off just the amount you want.

SENTENCE VARIETY

EXERCISE 15-2
Write revised sentences on board

PARALLELISM

Balance parallel ideas in a series

Children who study music also learn confidence, discipline, and they are creative. Children who study music also learn confidence, discipline, and creativity.

Impressionist painters believed in focusing on ordinary subjects, capturing the effects of light on those subjects, and to use short brushstrokes.
Impressionist painters believed in focusing on ordinary subjects, capturing the effects of light on those subjects, and using short brushstrokes.

BALANCE PARALLEL IDEAS

Balance parallel ideas presented as pairs Parallel ideas linked with coordinating conjunctions Emily Dickinsons poetry features the use of dashes and capitalizing common words. Emily Dickinsons poetry features the use of dashes and the capitalization of common words.
BALANCE PARALLEL IDEAS

Balance parallel ideas presented as pairs

Parallel ideas linked with correlative conjunctions

Eitheror, neithernor, not onlybut also, bothand, whetheror The clerk told me either to change my flight or take the train. The clerk told me either to change my flight or to take the train. Thomas Edison was not only a prolific inventor but also was a successful entrepreneur. Omit was

BALANCE PARALLEL IDEAS

Repeat function words to clarify parallels By, to, that, because Our study revealed that left-handed students were more likely to have trouble with classroom desks and rearranging desks for exam periods was useful. Our study revealed that left-handed students were more likely to have trouble with classroom desks and that rearranging desks for exam periods was useful.

BALANCE PARALLEL IDEAS

1. The United States uses large amounts of energy, is depending heavily on oil, and imports much of that oil. energy, depends heavily 2. Burning oil for energy pollutes the air, destroys an irreplaceable commodity, and is wasting resources. and wastes resources.

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3. During the 1970s, an embargo made oil expensive and it was not easy to get. expensive and difficult to get. 4. The oil crisis led to a wider interest in alternative energy sources that would be renewable, environmentally sound, and would cost less than oil. sound, and less expensive than

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5. Some new homes used solar heating, although it was expensive to install and despite its being still relatively untested. Omit despite its being 6. Many Americans expected electric cars to be perfected and that they would be widely available by the end of the twentieth century. Omit that they would be

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7. Instead, the embargo ended, the cost of oil dropped, and there were declining gasoline prices. and gasoline prices declined. 8. At the same time, money to invent alternative energy technologies, to develop new products, and for marketing the products dried up. and to market the products

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9. Scientists and those who study the environment hope that there will be plentiful renewable energy sources someday. Scientists and environmentalists who study 10. It would be better to have alternative energy possibilities soon than waiting for the worlds oil reserves to run dry. soon than to wait for the worlds

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DEFINE CLASSIFICATION. DEFINE DIVISION. Classification is the process of sorting people, things, or ideas into groups or categories to help make them more understandable. Division begins with one item and breaks it down into parts.

1. Sports teams Classification = football, hockey, baseball Division = football = Steelers, Browns, Ravens 2. fast-food restaurants 3. transportation 4. Academic subjects 5. novels

EXERCISE 16.1

Classification is the process of sorting people, things, or ideas into groups or categories to help make them more understandable. Division begins with one item and breaks it down into parts. A Classification or Division Essay explains a topic by describing types or parts

DEFINE CLASSIFICATION. DEFINE DIVISION. WHAT IS A CLASSIFICATION OR DIVISION ESSAY?

Classification groups and division divides ideas according to one principle Writer must choose on category or part and use it consistently Writer must identify a manageable number of categories or parts

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSIFICATION AND DIVISION ESSAYS?

Classification/Division follows a principle determined by the writers purpose and audience Choose a principle that will both interest your readers and fulfill your purpose Classification uses categories and Division uses parts that are exclusive and comprehensive Categories/parts must not overlap Items should fit only into one category or part Whats wrong with 25-30 & 30-35? All major parts/categories must be included

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSIFICATION AND DIVISION ESSAYS?

Classification/Division fully explains each category/part Adequate details so that readers fully comprehend Classification/Division develops a thesis Identifies topic Reveals principle used to classify/divide topic Suggests relevance/importance of classification/division (sometimes implied)

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSIFICATION AND DIVISION ESSAYS?

Classification/Division develops a thesis Identifies topic Reveals principle used to classify/divide topic Suggests relevance/importance of classification/division (sometimes implied) Most people consider videos a form of entertainment; however, videos can also serve educational, commercial, and political functions.
The Grand Canyon is divided into two distinct geographical areas the North Rim and the South Rim each of which offers different views, facilities, and climatic conditions.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSIFICATION AND DIVISION ESSAYS?

Classification Types of pets Types of sports fans Types of movies 1. Think of categories. 2. Think of details that describe each category.

Division Your family A machine/piece of equipment A theme park 1. List details about your topic. 2. Group details into parts/sections.

PREWRITING FOR CLASSIFICATION/DIVISION CHOOSE A TOPIC

 Identifies topic Reveals principle used to classify/divide topic Suggests relevance/importance of classification/division (sometimes implied)

PREWRITING FOR CLASSIFICATION/DIVISION CREATE A THESIS STATEMENT

Title I. Introduction II. Body: Categories/Parts A. Category/Part 1 (Repeat for Category/Part 2, 3, etc.) 1. characteristic 2. characteristic 3. characteristic III. Conclusion

PLANNING FOR CLASSIFICATION/DIVISION OUTLINE

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