Book 2 Quiz
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This quiz will test to see whether you understood the concepts from Book 2 in EL121.
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When you take the ideas of others without using references, you are committing _______________.
- A.
Quoting
- B.
Paraphrasing
- C.
Plagiarism
Correct Answer
C. PlagiarismExplanation
Plagiarism is the act of presenting the work of others as your own. It's an academic crime. When you don't include the references, it is as if you have stolen the ideas as well.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When you paraphrase, you do NOT need to include the source.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
When you take an idea and write it in your own words, you still need to include the source since the idea you borrowed is not yours.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The difference between a story and an essay is that the purpose of a story is to ___________ and the purpose of an essay is to ___________.
- A.
Educate / entertain
- B.
Entertain / educate
- C.
Inform / educate
Correct Answer
B. Entertain / educateExplanation
Stories are there for entertainment, they take us on a wild ride and entertain us with their characters, plots and wild adventures. Essays are there to educate and inform you on something.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are the 3 main parts of an essay?
- A.
Introduction / Body / Conclusion
- B.
Introduction / Thesis / Conclusion
- C.
Thesis / Topic Sentence / Supporting Sentences
Correct Answer
A. Introduction / Body / ConclusionExplanation
The essay has 3 main parts, intro, body paragraphs and a conclusion.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What do we call the sentence which comes at the end of the introduction and gives the reader the main idea of the essay?
- A.
Topic statement
- B.
Topic sentence
- C.
Thesis
Correct Answer
C. ThesisExplanation
The thesis is the most important sentence in the introduction. Without it, the reader will not know what your essay is talking about.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The best way to improve your writing skills is by _______________
- A.
Reading a book about writing
- B.
Using LMS
- C.
Practicing your writing
Correct Answer
C. Practicing your writingExplanation
Writing is a skill. To improve any skill, you need to practice. Practice makes perfect! It's like learning how to drive a car. You can read a hundred books about driving, but the only thing that will make you a better driver is actually sitting behind the wheel and driving. Writing is no different than that. The more you practice, the better you will be. Reading books will also help you in the long run.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the difference between a summary, a critique and a synthesis?
- A.
Summary: Short version of text. Critique: Summary + opinion. Synthesis: Finding similarities.
- B.
Summary: Opinion. Critique: Finding similarities. Synthesis: Short version of text.
- C.
I have no clue!!
Correct Answer
A. Summary: Short version of text. Critique: Summary + opinion. Synthesis: Finding similarities. -
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What are the steps needed to summarize a text properly?
- A.
Write, understand, read, check
- B.
Read, understand, write, check
- C.
Check, write, understand, read
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B. Read, understand, write, check -
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If you had to write a thesis for the topic below, which thesis would be best? Topic: Negative Influence of Social Media
- A.
Even though social media today is very popular, this essay will discuss two main disadvantages.
- B.
The negative influence of social media on people.
- C.
Social media is very big today and this essay will talk about the advantages and disadvantages.
Correct Answer
A. Even though social media today is very popular, this essay will discuss two main disadvantages.Explanation
The first answer is correct because it is related to the topic, it is in sentence form and it's clear. The second answer is incorrect because it is not a sentence, it looks like a title for an essay. The third answer is also incorrect because it is not related to the topic.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When you borrow ideas from other people, you can do that either by quoting or paraphrasing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Quoting = Taking exactly what was said or written and putting it between "quotation marks".
Paraphrasing = Rewriting the original ideas into your own words.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The 'Bibliography' is the list of sources which comes at the end of your essay or paper.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The 'Bibliography' basically tells your reader about the sources you used in your writing and gives the reader more information about them.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is an outline?
- A.
Sentences only
- B.
Smaller version of an essay
- C.
General plan or 'skeleton' of an essay
Correct Answer
C. General plan or 'skeleton' of an essayExplanation
An outline is a general plan (a skeleton) of what you want to write about in your paper or essay. It will help you organize your ideas and it’ll help highlight the most important points.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How do you write an outline?
- A.
Introduction / Body paragraphs / Conclusion
- B.
Intro paragraph / Main ideas in sentence form / Conclusion
- C.
I have no idea!
Correct Answer
B. Intro paragraph / Main ideas in sentence form / Conclusion -
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Topic sentences are usually found in the introduction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Topic sentences are usually found in the body paragraphs in the essay. The topic sentence gives the reader the main idea of the paragraph.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the purpose of the introduction?
- A.
To prepare the reader for the main idea
- B.
To attract the reader only
- C.
To pull the reader and prepare him
Correct Answer
C. To pull the reader and prepare himExplanation
An introduction does two things: first it pulls and attracts the reader. Second,it prepares the reader for what will come in the body paragraphs.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Quotes should support your ideas not replace them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Use quotes to help strengthen your ideas, not replace them.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What is the MLA style?
- A.
A standard writing style
- B.
A standard citation style
- C.
A standard...um I have no idea!
Correct Answer
B. A standard citation styleExplanation
MLA stands for the 'Modern Language Association' and it is a standard citation style. They basically give us the rules we need for 2 things: In-text citation and the bibliography.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What are transition words?
- A.
Words which connect ideas together
- B.
Words which help you avoid plagiarism
- C.
Words which help you reference
Correct Answer
A. Words which connect ideas togetherExplanation
Transition words are words like 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition' 'first', 'in conclusion' and so on. These words help us connect our ideas together and gives our work a more organized feel. Use them to get better marks!Rate this question:
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- 19.
The conclusion is not very important.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Conclusions are very important. To write a good conclusion, you need to do 3 things. Please see the picture attached here.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What happens to students who plagiarize?
- A.
Nothing happens
- B.
They fail the course
- C.
They get a certificate
Correct Answer
B. They fail the courseExplanation
If you plagiarize and attempt to steal the work of others, we will fail you with a smile on our face :)Rate this question:
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