SESSION 14

This free Online Course Developed by: Melissa Fry, M.Ed. English. To obtain college level instructional support for this course contact Melissa Fry melissa.fry@kctcs.edu.  

Content:

• Work on presentation portfolio

• Take Composition Exam

Compile Presentation Portfolio

Final drafts of poem, description, expressive essay. Informative essay, with letter to reviewer and two paragraphs about each piece explaining what the piece is about and what writing skills the piece demonstrates.

COMPOSITION I FINAL EXAM

(Questions are two points each)

 (There/Their/They’re)

1.                  Write a sentence demonstrating possession.

2.                  Write a sentence demonstrating a contraction.

3.                  Write a sentence demonstrating location.

(Too/To/Two)

4.                  Write a sentence demonstrating a number.

5.                  Write a sentence demonstrating also.

6.                  Write a sentence demonstrating a connection.

Correct the following sentences and explain the type of mistake:

7.                  Although many students flunk out of this college.  Its graduates find excellent jobs.

8.                  Three teenagers out of every ten have some sort of addiction.  Whether it is alcohol or drugs.

9.                  Bill slept through his final, he had forgotten to set his alarm.

10.              My part time job is excellent, it pays well.

11.              The instructor demonstrated the technique Amy had a hard time grasping the concept.

12.              There is an estimated 29,000 women living in our city.

13.              Neither John nor Bill work regularly.

14.              The committee meet weekly to discuss potential problems.

15.              A student should make sure to do their own work.

16.              Either the teacher or the students tries to make the meetings.

17.              Anyone wanting to enhance their career should take a computer course.

18.              As soon as he walked into his dorm room, George sees the mess left by his roommate.

19.              People should keep themselves politically informed; otherwise, you will not be living up to your democratic obligations.

Choose the correct pronoun case:

20.              By (who, whom) was the job offer made?

21.              (Us,We) students are hurt by budget cuts.

22.              The liar is (he,him).

23.              A committee of (we,us) concerned citizens is working to make our neighborhood safe.

Insert the correct punctuation marks:

24.              The project was finally completed ___ we were elated___

25.              We need the following equipment immediately___ a portable generator ___ an extension cord ___ and three pairs of disposable gloves ___

26.              I am applying for summer jobs in Santa Fe ___ New Mexico ___ Buffalo ___ New York___ and Boise ___ Idaho __

27.              Some ___friend ___ you are ____

28.              Because he is overweight ___ he is always on a diet ___

29.              Jack told Felicia___  ____I __m depressed ___  ____

30.              She ___ Amy ___ was an outstanding choice for the scholarship__

31.              FIFO ___ a loyal pet ___ saved the child’s life __

Correct the following errors in capitalization:

(If the sentence is correct/ indicate by writing “no change”)

32.              Dr. Jones, our English Prof., drives a red macerate.

33.              Since I was a child, my goal has been to see the Northwest Territories.

34.              During this fall semester at Columbia university, I wrote three term papers on the russian revolution.

35.              The rand corporation is hiring this spring.

36.              Marsh smith, a state senator is running for re-election in the south.

37.              Turn east at sand street and held towards burnett college.

38.              The younger generation owes a great deal to lessons learned in high school.

39 – 44             Identify the five steps of the writing process along with any supporting items that may accompany each individual writing step.

41.              Three line formula for any type of formal writing.

42.              Parts of an introduction.

43.              Words or phrases that help ease the jump from one subject to another.

44.              Four examples of the above term.

45.              Three methods of organizing the body of an essay.

46.              Parts of a conclusion.

47.              Correct works cited entry for your Composition I textbook.

48.              Two types and definition of descriptions and narratives.

49.              One of the best ways to catch errors in your writing.

50.              Your instructor’s philosophy on grammar.