Learn English Writing Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a 'run-on sentence'?
- Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation (Correct answer)
- A sentence with too many adjectives
- A sentence longer than twenty words
- A sentence that starts with 'And' or 'But'
Correct answer: Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation
A run-on sentence incorrectly joins two or more independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.
Question 2: What does 'revising' a draft mean?
- Improving the content, organization, and clarity of the writing (Correct answer)
- Checking only for spelling errors
- Printing the final copy
- Adding a title to the essay
Correct answer: Improving the content, organization, and clarity of the writing
Revising means reviewing and improving the content, structure, and clarity of your draft before final editing.
Question 3: What is the role of the 'body paragraphs' in an essay?
- To develop and support the thesis with evidence and analysis (Correct answer)
- To introduce the topic to the reader
- To restate the conclusion in different words
- To list all sources and references
Correct answer: To develop and support the thesis with evidence and analysis
Body paragraphs develop the essay's main argument by presenting evidence, examples, and analysis that support the thesis.
Question 4: Which is an example of a 'compound sentence'?
- I studied hard, and I passed the exam. (Correct answer)
- I studied hard.
- Because I studied hard, I passed.
- I studied hard to pass the exam.
Correct answer: I studied hard, and I passed the exam.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'so.'
Question 5: What does 'proofreading' focus on?
- Catching spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors (Correct answer)
- Reorganizing the structure of the essay
- Adding more evidence to support arguments
- Changing the thesis statement
Correct answer: Catching spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Proofreading is the final step of editing that focuses on catching surface errors like spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Question 6: What is a 'hook' in an essay introduction?
- An engaging opening sentence that captures the reader's attention (Correct answer)
- The thesis statement of the essay
- The final sentence of the introduction
- A citation from a source
Correct answer: An engaging opening sentence that captures the reader's attention
A hook is the opening sentence or sentences of an essay designed to grab the reader's attention.
Learn English Writing Skills 2
What is a 'run-on sentence'?