Test Bank For College Writing Skills with Readings, 8th edition: John Langan
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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. A paragraph is a:
A. long paper of 500 to 750 words
B. short paper of 150 to 200 words
C. journal
D. topic sentence
2. A topic sentence is a:
A. opening point
B. series of details
C. paragraph
D. journal
3. A journal is a:
A. formal outline
B. sourcebook of ideas
C. paragraph
D. support
4. Writing is a skill that anyone can learn with practice.
True False
5. Writing always flows in a simple, straight line from the writer's head onto the page.
True False
6. Writers often discover the direction and shape of a paper during the process of writing.
True False
7. The more you practice writing, the better you will write.
True False
8. If you make mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, you will never write well.
True False
9. If you believe that you can become a better writer, chances are you will improve.
True False
10. The first concern in good writing should be content what you have to say because your ideas and feelings are what matter most.
True False
1. A paragraph is a:
A. long paper of 500 to 750 words
B. short paper of 150 to 200 words
C. journal
D. topic sentence
Langan - Chapter 01 #1
2. A topic sentence is a:
A. opening point
B. series of details
C. paragraph
D. journal
Langan - Chapter 01 #2
3. A journal is a:
A. formal outline
B. sourcebook of ideas
C. paragraph
D. support
Langan - Chapter 01 #3
4. Writing is a skill that anyone can learn with practice. TRUE
Langan - Chapter 01 #4
5. Writing always flows in a simple, straight line from the writer's head onto the page. FALSE
Langan - Chapter 01 #5
6. Writers often discover the direction and shape of a paper during the process of writing.
Langan - Chapter 01 #6
7. The more you practice writing, the better you will write.
Langan - Chapter 01 #7
8. If you make mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, you will never write well.
Langan - Chapter 01 #8
9. If you believe that you can become a better writer, chances are you will improve.
Langan - Chapter 01 #9
10. The first concern in good writing should be content what you have to say because your ideas and feelings are what matter most.
Langan - Chapter 01 #10