AA English Composition and Writing 4

Question 1

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

She was tired, she finished the essay anyway.

Answer

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma, without a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

Question 2

In the writing process, what distinguishes 'revision' from 'editing'?

Accepted Answer

Revision addresses content, structure, and argument; editing focuses on grammar and mechanics.

Answer

Revision involves reconsidering the essay's ideas, organization, and development, while editing corrects surface-level errors in grammar and mechanics.

Question 3

Which pronoun case is correct in the sentence: 'The award was given to Marcus and ___.'?

Accepted Answer

me

Answer

After a preposition like 'to,' the objective case pronoun 'me' is required, not the subjective 'I.'

Question 4

What is the rhetorical effect of using short, simple sentences in the middle of a complex argument?

Accepted Answer

It creates emphasis by providing a sharp contrast in rhythm

Answer

Short sentences amid complex prose create emphasis and rhythm, drawing the reader's attention to the key point.

Question 5

A student paraphrases a source but does not include a citation. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism, because the ideas still originate from another source

Answer

Paraphrased ideas still belong to the original author and must be cited to avoid plagiarism, even though the wording is changed.

AA - Associate of Arts Practice Test

AA - Associate of Arts Practice Test

AA English Composition and Writing 4