ACEs Writing Center: Assessment Quiz

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Transitions for $100Choose a transition from the right that combines the sentences below:

The Weather Channel was predicting snow.

Michael went to the grocery store.however

because

so

orThesis Statements for $100Which of the potential thesis statements on the right is an actual sentence?Ghosts are known to inhabit the ruins of the mansion.

Although it is not possible to create dinosaurs.

Or the rest?

With grace and panache, accommodating the throngs of guests.

Academic Tone for $100Find an academic substitute for the underlined selection below:

Author Sheri Goodwin goes on to say that data collected from Japan indicates a rise in production.goes on to describe

takes time to say

proceeds to say

saysPunctuation for $200Which of the given sentences on the right properly uses punctuation?After the games, said Rich, we are going for ice cream.

Sally said, Blue is the best color!

Marie, announced Tom, Im home!

No errors

Grammar for $200Which of the verb tenses listed on the right is incorrect?

stink, stank, stunk

eat, ate, have eaten

sleep, slept, have slept

No error

Formatting for $200Which of the rules on the right for using italics is incorrect?

When listing an article title

When using a foreign word

When adding emphasis to a word

When naming a boat or ship

Transitions for $200

Choose the best transition from the right that signals the beginning of the concluding paragraph of an essay.All in all,

In conclusion,

To sum up,

It is apparent thatThesis Statements for $200Which of the potential thesis statements on the right is a focused thesis statement?Football increases communication, assists with team building skills, and improves coordination.

Reading is fun, relaxing, and educational.

Being a surgeon is a rewarding occupation.

Cooking, training, and counseling are three specialties of Chef Robert Irvine.

Academic Tone for $200Find an academic substitute for the underlined selection below:

NFL enthusiasts clamor to purchase Super Bowl tickets because it is a really big deal to the sport.super important

fundamental

really special

of upmost importancePunctuation for $300Which of the following sentences improperly uses the colon?I have one word for you: dynamic.

Bring the following: paper, pens, tape, scissors, and staples.

Steve said: Return tomorrow.

No errors

Grammar for $300Which of the verbs listed on the right is an irregular verb?

cook

sing

study

call

Formatting for $300Which of the rules on the right for using quotation marks is incorrect?

To list a poem title

To quote directly

To identify the title of a book

To replace air quotes in writing

Transitions for $300

Choose the best transition from the right that connects two paragraphs.On to point two

Similarly,

Now I would like to discuss

Now that that is said,Thesis Statements for $300Which of the potential thesis statements on the right is a clear and direct thesis statement discussing the works of an American author?Emily Dickinsons poetry evokes deep imagery.

Robert Frost never spoke to his great-aunt again.

Ernest Hemingway experienced PTSD.

Benjamin Franklin traveled to England.

Academic Tone for $300Find the error in tone in the sentence below:

Although most Americans speak English, the United States doesnt have an official language.United States = US

Americans = Americans

doesnt = does not

No errorGrammar for $400

Which of the sentences on the right is incorrect?

The weather is sunny.

The group of geese is flying overhead.

Calling nominees is sometimes time consuming.

Playing pianos are fun!Formatting for $400Which of the sentences on the right uses incorrect italics?

We saw The Dark Knight Rises at the midnight premiere.

The Nia was part of Columbus fleet.

Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray contains much symbolism.

Tims article, Downtown Downton, was published in 2011.

Transitions for $400Choose the best transition from the right that connects two paragraphs discussing the same idea.Furthermore,

Building on that point,

Taking this one step further,

Considering this, let us look at,

Thesis Statements for $400Which of the potential thesis statements on the right does NOT make an announcement but, instead, presents the point of the paper?This paper will discuss the effects of video games on teens.

I hope to draw your attention to the horrors of human trafficking.

You will see the process for changing your cars oil.

Chocolate can save lives!

Academic Tone for $400Find the error in tone, that should be deleted from the sentence below:

Identity theft is of growing concern in this country, and too many are not taking preventive measures, in my opinion.growing concern

in my opinion

in this country

No errorPunctuation for $500

Which of the following is NOT a rule for proper comma usage in the English language?To join two complete thoughts with a conjunction

To separate items in a series (a list)

When using direct address

To join two complete thoughts without a conjunctionGrammar for $500Which of the sentences on the right is correct?

We exchange gifts on the Christmas Day.

Give the book to Kelley.

The figurine in the shelf is an antique.

The apple green was delicious!

Formatting for $500Which of the sentences on the right uses improper capitalization?

Mr. and Mrs. Howell visited the island.

I read A Raisin In The Sun over the break.

Gene, the president of the club, recently promoted Carmen.

I asked Grandma to bake some cookies with me.

Transitions for $500Choose the best transition from the right that joins two conflicting ideas.but

instead

unfortunately

however

Thesis Statements for $500Of the potential thesis statements on the right, which is clearly focused for a paper discussing homeostasis?Scientists were unsure of their results.

Homeostasis is a scientific process.

Nothing intrigues me more than studying this scientific topic.

Biology 102 clearly defined many scientific terms, including homeostasis.

Academic Tone for $500Find the error in tone in the sentence below:

Ron is going to be leaving soon, so gather everyone in the parlor to say goodbye.gather everyone = gather everyone together

to say goodbye = to say goodbye to him soon

going to be leaving soon = leaving soon

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Punctuation

Grammar

Formatting

Transitions

Thesis Statements

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