English 101 1.1

Language spoken during class hours is

• Russian

• English

• Spanish

• Marsian

According to a quote mentioned in class, there are no good WRITERS, only good

• thinkers

• re-writers

• students

• runners

Why is prewriting important, even if you understand the assignment?

• It helps you avoid editing.

• It guarantees perfect grammar.

• It helps you develop and explore ideas.

• It lets you skip the draft.

What’s a common misconception about writing drafts?

• You should only write when you're inspired.

• Drafts never need revising.

• Drafting is the same as editing.

• Drafts must be grammatically perfect.

Which genre explains a concept using facts and is not meant to persuade?

• Expository

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Response

What makes a compare and contrast essay different from an expository essay?

• It tries to persuade the reader.

• It always includes research.

• It focuses on similarities and differences.

• It has no structure.

Which of the following is a feature of an argumentative essay?

• Personal stories

• Clear opinion and supporting evidence

• Simple instructions

• Neutral tone

What does a response paragraph typically include?

• Only facts

• Personal reaction to a text

• Grammar practice

• A debate

Which tense is used in the sentence: “I had been writing a book”?

• Present Perfect

• Past Perfect

• Past Perfect Continuous

• Future Perfect

What is the formula for the Present Perfect tense?

• Subject + is/are + Verb(-ing)

• Subject + has/have + Verb (v3)

• Subject + had + Verb (v2)

• Subject + will have + been + Verb(-ing)