 How
to Improve Your Writing
SESSION 15
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:
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.
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