Final Exam Review ENC 1101 Instructor Melissa Alling

Final Exam Review ENC 1101 Instructor Melissa Alling CF Communications-Citrus campus

Essay Five-paragraph essay Choice of two (2) prompts May have informative or argumentative purpose Timed writing: 60 min. Make it interesting: instructors read hundreds of essays Plan before you write essay; outline items can translate into topic sentences Review before you submit—it’s all about the reader!

Essay Introduction Engage the reader: what will others write? Identify the topic; don’t use filler Thesis statement: state your main idea/claim; suggest your organizational scheme/imply your attitude about the topic

Essay Body Paragraph unity: use topic sentences & cover only one main idea per paragraph Development: details, examples, facts; complete your thoughts Coherence: use words & devices to highlight relationship among sentences & paragraphs

Essay Conclusion Finality: don’t drop the essay & run Synthesis: discuss significance, implications, or suggestion for future, etc. & limit summary Avoid clichés Echo approach of introduction

Objective Grammar: sentence structure & problems, compound subjects, pronouns, agreement in tense & number, parts of speech (conjunctions, adverbs, etc. ), placement of modifiers, Mechanics: spelling, homonyms, contractions, usage, capitalization, italics Punctuation: commas, semicolons, apostrophes Style: wordiness, diction, clarity, emphasis

Which do you prefer? A. There are special enjoyments that I feel from being a teacher who has gone here to CF herself in helping students learn. There is a connecxion I feel between the many students and I. Because we are going through the same process and taking similar teachers; I know and can identify with the experences feeling by my student and other various learners. 10 years ago I was a student whom went to classes here. This building at Citrus is new it was not here when I attended. Which is nice I am happy to say. Returning to my alma mater has been pleasing as an experience for me. B. As a CF alumnus, I take special pleasure in teaching here. In a subtle way, I connect with my students. Perhaps this connection exists because I understand what my students are undertaking; I know this campus, I understand the college process, and incidentally, I have had many of the same teachers. Some things haven’t changed even after ten years. Some things have, however. C 4 is a new building on the Citrus campus, and I am happy to report that it is chocked full of amenities and modern equipment. It has been my pleasure to return to my alma mater—in more ways than one.

Choice B uses emphasis A. There are special enjoyments that I feel from being a teacher who has gone here to CF herself in helping students learn. There is a connecxion I feel between the many students and I. Because we are going through the same process and taking similar teachers; I know and can identify with the experences feeling by my student and other various learners. 10 years ago I was a student whom went to classes here. This building at Citrus is new it was not here when I attended. Which is nice I am happy to say. Returning to my alma mater has been pleasing as an experience for me. ☺B. As a CF alumnus, I take special pleasure in teaching here. In a subtle way, I connect with my students. Perhaps this connection exists because I understand what my students are undertaking; I know this campus, I understand the college process, and incidentally, I have had many of the same teachers. Some things haven’t changed even after ten years. Some things have, however. C 4 is a new building on the Citrus campus, and I am happy to report that it is chocked full of amenities and modern equipment. It has been my pleasure to return to my alma mater—in more ways than one.

Choice B uses coherence A. There are special enjoyments that I feel from being a teacher who has gone here to CF herself in helping students learn. There is a connecxion I feel between the many students and I. Because we are going through the same process and taking similar teachers; I know and can identify with the experences feeling by my student and other various learners. 10 years ago I was a student whom went to classes here. This building at Citrus is new it was not here when I attended. Which is nice I am happy to say. Returning to my alma mater has been pleasing as an experience for me. ☺B. As a CF alumnus, I take special pleasure in teaching here. In a subtle way, I connect with my students. Perhaps this connection exists because I understand what my students are undertaking; I know this campus, I understand the college process, and incidentally, I have had many of the same teachers. Some things haven’t changed even after ten years. Some things have, however. C 4 is a new building on the Citrus campus, and I am happy to report that it is chocked full of amenities and modern equipment. It has been my pleasure to return to my alma mater—in more ways than one.

Choice B uses variety A. There are special enjoyments that I feel from being a teacher who has gone here to CF herself in helping students learn. There is a connecxion I feel between the many students and I. Because we are going through the same process and taking similar teachers; I know and can identify with the experences feeling by my student and other various learners. 10 years ago I was a student whom went to classes here. This building at Citrus is new it was not here when I attended. Which is nice I am happy to say. Returning to my alma mater has been pleasing as an experience for me. ☺B. As a CF alumnus, I take special pleasure in teaching here. In a subtle way, I connect with my students. Perhaps this connection exists because I understand what my students are undertaking; I know this campus, I understand the college process, and incidentally, I have had many of the same teachers. Some things haven’t changed even after ten years. Some things have, however. C 4 is a new building on the Citrus campus, and I am happy to report that it is chocked full of amenities and modern equipment. It has been my pleasure to return to my alma mater—in more ways than one.

Choice B uses mechanics & punctuation effectively A. There are special enjoyments that I feel from being a teacher who has gone here to CF herself in helping students learn. There is a connecxion I feel between the many students and I. Because we are going through the same process and taking similar teachers; I know and can identify with the experences feeling by my student and other various learners. 10 years ago I was a student whom went to classes here. This building at Citrus is new it was not here when I attended. Which is nice I am happy to say. Returning to my alma mater has been pleasing as an experience for me. B. As a CF alumnus, I take special pleasure in teaching here. In a subtle way, I connect with my students. Perhaps this connection exists because I understand what my students are undertaking; I know this campus, I understand the college process, and incidentally, I have had many of the same teachers. Some things haven’t changed even after ten years. Some things have, however. C 4 is a new building on the Citrus campus, and I am happy to report that it is chocked full of amenities and modern equipment. It has been my pleasure to return to my alma mater—in more ways than one.

Choice B observes grammar rules A. There are special enjoyments that I feel from being a teacher who has gone here to CF herself in helping students learn. There is a connecxion I feel between the many students and I. Because we are going through the same process and taking similar teachers; I know and can identify with the experences feeling by my student and other various learners. 10 years ago I was a student whom went to classes here. This building at Citrus is new it was not here when I attended. Which is nice I am happy to say. Returning to my alma mater has been pleasing as an experience for me. B. As a CF alumnus, I take special pleasure in teaching here. In a subtle way, I connect with my students. Perhaps this connection exists because I understand what my students are undertaking; I know this campus, I understand the college process, and incidentally, I have had many of the same teachers. Some things haven’t changed even after ten years. Some things have, however. C 4 is a new building on the Citrus campus, and I am happy to report that it is chocked full of amenities and modern equipment. It has been my pleasure to return to my alma mater—in more ways than one.

Worksheet to practice for Objective Section

Quiz for the Objective Section

Quiz The following is a poorly-formatted works cited entry for a book. Identify two (2) mechanics errors in the title. Meyer, Joyce. Starting your day right. New York, NY: Warner Faith, 2003. Pp. 58 -60.

Quiz Identify the comma splices, if any. a. b. c. d. The exam seems hard, I am worried. I’m not worried, and you shouldn’t be either. All you have to do is study, that’s what I say. Forming a study group helps, so I say get started right away.

Quiz Correct the comma splices. The exam seems hard, I am worried. All you have to do is study, that’s what I say.

Quiz Identify and correct the grammatical error in this sentence. “That shelf of literature books have to be moved. ”

Quiz Identify the grammatical error in this sentence: “While seeking answers to the questions, the students found interesting facts looking through the different textbooks. ”

Quiz Identify the grammatical error in this sentence: “ENC 1101 was boring I am glad it is almost over. ”

Quiz Identify & correct the grammatical error in this sentence: “Neither his younger brothers nor Mark were able to pass an accounting course. ”

Quiz Identify & correct the grammatical error in this sentence: “Both is correct. ”

Quiz Identify & correct the grammatical error in this sentence: “Peeing in someone else’s pool. ”

Quiz Identify & correct the mechanics error in this sentence: “Professor Pitstains traveled North after his teaching career failed in the Southeast. ”

Quiz Identify & correct the mechanics error in this sentence: “My Mother hates it when you pee in her pool. ”

Quiz Identify the sentence with no errors in usage or mechanics: a. I could of passed the exam if I studied harder. b. I could have past the exam if I studied harder. c. I could have passed the exam if I studied harder. d. I could have past the exam if I studied

Quiz Identify the sentence with no errors in usage or mechanics: a. I scored higher than the rest of the class though. b. I scored higher then the rest of the class though. c. I scorred higher than the rest of the class though. d. I scoured higher than the rest of the class though.

Quiz Correct the punctuation error in this sentence: “Stop throwing chocolate bars in my families pool. ”

Quiz Is the semicolon used properly in this sentence? “Your favorite foods are gross; things like liver and onions and Limburger cheese. ”

Quiz Identify the best punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence: “Most students skip breakfast for they often find themselves in a hurry. ” a. breakfast; for b. breakfast: for c. breakfast, for d. breakfast. For

Quiz Explain the difference between these two words: Ugly Unattractive

Quiz Which item uses the most precise word choice? a. I needed to refresh myself with a nap before I attended my boss’s dinner party. b. I needed to crash before I attended my boss’s dinner party. c. I needed to rejuvenate myself before I attended my boss’s dinner party.

Quiz Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. “On the last day of class, we thanked Mrs. Alling for her organized and _____ instruction of our class. ” a. Awesome b. Effective c. Courteous

Quiz Describe one way to make this sentence more concise. “In my opinion, hot tea could not possibly have the supposed effect of settling and soothing one’s feelings and nerves; that is a mentally-created placebo effect. ”

Quiz Does the following sentence exhibit parallelism? “New Smyrna Beach tops St. Augustine because the sand is soft, clean, and there are lots of stylish restaurants. ”

Quiz Choose the underlined & lettered portion that is unnecessary within the context of the passage. “Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed the sport of a baseball. Whenever I play, I am reminded of happy b times with my father. ” c

Quiz What does it mean for a paragraph to be well-developed?

Quiz Define paragraph unity.

Quiz Identify three of the five functions for a thesis statement.

Quiz Name two ways to achieve coherence in a paragraph.

Quiz Identify the problem with this thesis statement: “To many people, college is important. ” a. b. c. d. e. It does not make a specific, significant claim It is too specific It conveys the writer’s overly-harsh attitude towards the topic It previews the arrangement of ideas None of the above

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