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1、SECTION IITest Bank to Accompany JUMPSTART! with Readings:A Workbook for WritersTest Bank Design and FormatThis test bank focuses on both sentence-level concerns and whole discourse. Its primary focus, however, is on the sentence-level problems most frequently encountered in basic writing classes. E

2、ach of the twenty-eight chapter tests in this test bank coordinates specifically with its companion chapter in Jumpstart! with Readings and provides twenty identification or error identification questions. In addition, each test contains five items that focus on whole discourse through more progress

3、ive, application-oriented questions. This test bank also provides alternate tests to give instructors an additional tool for evaluating and reinforcing skills already taught and evaluated by the main tests. In some instances, the alternate tests vary from the main tests in terms of the format of the

4、 questions and the responses elicited; however, they do not deviate from the main tests in terms of the specific chapter material addressed. In addition, this test bank includes a comprehensive diagnostic test, a comprehensive mastery test, and eight review tests and alternate review tests to corres

5、pond to the first eight parts of Jurnpstart! with Readings. Answer keys for all tests are located at the end of the test bank. COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC TESTName _ Date _COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC TESTPart 1: Developing Your Writing Process and Writing Paragraphs and EssaysIn the following sentences, p

6、lace one line under the topic and two lines under the writers view of the topic.1. A college education provides important experiences including many not related to pure academics.2. Electronic commerce has revolutionized business practices.In the following sentences, place one line under the topic a

7、nd two lines under the points that can be used to develop the topic.3. Summer vacation is a time for relaxing, reflecting, and re-energizing.4. Learning to ski requires patience, practice, and perseverance.Part 2: Understanding the SentenceIdentify the following as F for fragments, RO for run-on sen

8、tences, CS for comma splices, or C for correct.5. _ Because I forgot my keys.6. _ Don wants to go to the game everyone else wants to go to the concert.7. _ Before leaving, we told the chef how much we had enjoyed the dinner.8. _ I want to work for the local hospital after I graduate, therefore, I am

9、 doing volunteer work there while I am still in college.Part 3: Understanding VerbsUnderline the correct present tense verb.9. Everyone I know (is, are, were, was) pleased with the decision. 10. He (drive, drives, drove) carefully.Underline the correct past tense verb.11. Early in the afternoon, I (

10、lay, laid) down for a nap. 12. We (sat, setted, sit) in the shade during the heat of the day.Underline the correct present perfect verb.13. The principal (dismissed, has dismissed, have dismissed) school early. 14. She (understood, has understood) every word you said.Underline the correct past perfe

11、ct verb.15. Before I left for class, I (cleaned, had cleaned) the entire apartment. 16. Before entering, we (checked, had checked) for empty seats.Underline the correct present progressive verb.17. The committee (voted, is voting) on next years officers.18. They (applauded, are applauding) the actor

12、s.Underline the correct past progressive verb.19. Before Joe arrived, Chuyen (was reading, had been reading).20. Kate (read, had been reading) the instructions carefully.Part 4: Understanding PronounsIdentify the underlined pronouns as S for subject, 0 for object, P for possessive, R for reflexive,

13、or I for intensive.21. _ She called me to invite me to the party.22. _ We are standing in front of their house.23. _ I dont understand why your package has not arrived; I shipped it two weeks ago.24. _ We built this house ourselves.25. _ I myself dont enjoy scary movies.Write the correct pronoun in

14、the blank.26. _ My friend and (me, I) are going to the mall.27. _ Eleni sings better than (me, I)28. _ The guide gave the other group and (we, us) a tour through the museum.29. _ John wanted the committee to consist of three other people and (he, him).In the blank, write the correct pronoun to maint

15、ain pronoun-antecedent agreement and to avoid sexist language.30. _ A book on the history of automobiles is missing from (its, their) place in the library.31. _ The team voted on (its, their) most valuable player.32. _ Everyone is hoping (his or her, their) class raises the most money.Underline any

16、errors in pronoun usage; some sentences have more than one error.33. I enjoy reading because you get to escape into another world for a little while.34. I washed the lawn chair with the garden hose, and then I put it in the storage room.35. Those books right here are mine, and this book over there i

17、s his.36. When I called the telephone company, they said they would be right over to install my service.37. Maxine has always been a caring person, and it is why she has so many friends.Part 5: Understanding Modifiers and PrepositionsIn the blank, write the correct adjective, adverb, or article.38.

18、_ I made my way (slow, slowly) across the campus.39. _ After working all day, Margie was (real, really) tired.40. _ Raul gave us (a, an) honest answer.41. _ Karen felt (good, well) enough to go to class.In the blank, write the correct comparative or superlative form of the word given.42. _ This book

19、 is the (good) of all the ones this author has written.43. _ Corey is the (old) of the two brothers.44. _ This is the (bad) pie I have ever tasted.Underline the present participle or present participle phrase.45. Smiling, Perry answered the telephone.46. Singing to the radio, Amy drove down the high

20、way.Underline the past participle or past participle phrase.47. Awakened by the alarm clock, Li rolled out of bed.48. The fascinated children watched the magician perform his act. Underline the infinitive or infinitive phrase.49. To win, we need to practice.50. To answer the question, Mark consulted

21、 his notes.Identify the following as DM for containing dangling modifiers or C for correct.51. _ Driving the car, the dog stuck his head out the window.52. _ To prepare for the exam, you should study your notes.53. _ Without a care in the world, the park was filled with playing children.Place bracke

22、ts around each prepositional phrase.54. The library is down the hall.55. Please place your papers in the basket.56. The children were standing beside the fence.In the blank, write the correct common expressions using prepositions.57. _ It is difficult to choose the winner (among, between) the hundre

23、ds of entries.58. _ We walked quickly (towards, toward) the gate. Part 6: Improving SentencesIn the blank, write the letter of the element that is not parallel with the others.59. _ (A) to eat (B) to work (C) to study (D) resting60. _ (A) frowning (B) complaining (C) in a bad mood (D) arguingIdentif

24、y the following as P for containing sentence structure problems or C for correct.61. _ The amount of spice in this casserole tastes too strong.62. _ My friends opinion of the movie was too violent.63. _ The reason we will have to return is because the office is closed.64. _ Stress is where you are o

25、vercome with difficult situations.65. _ By eating the candy bar satisfied my hunger.66. _ I want to go to the concert because the performer is my favorite.Identify the underlined sentence openers in the following as ADV for adverbs, PART for participles or participle phrases, PREP for prepositional

26、phrases, or DEP for dependent clauses.67. _ In the yard, the children are playing.68. _ Slowly and carefully, we picked up the pieces of the broken glass.69. _ Since it is supposed to rain, you should carry your umbrella.70. _ Quickly, I tore open the envelope.71. _ Studying, we forgot the time.Part

27、 7: Spelling CorrectlyWrite the correct spelling in the blank.72. _ im + mobile73. _ funny + est74. _ tap + ed75. _ carry + ed76. _ manage + mentPlace the correct word in the blank.77. _ I will not give up my (principals, principles)78. _ The storm (effected, affected) our plans.79. _ You did a (goo

28、d, well) job.Part 8: Capitalizing and Punctuating Underline all the letters that should be capitalized.80. We are reading the glass menagerie in our drama class.81. He lives in the midwest.82. We have been studying the constitution of the united states in government 101.Place the correct end punctua

29、tion (period, question mark, or exclamation point) at the end of each of the following sentences.83. This is my car_84. Run for your lives_85. Can you help me_86. I asked Alex whether he wanted to ride with us_Place commas where needed in the following sentences. Some sentences require more than one

30、 comma; other sentences require none.87. Since you have already seen this movie dont tell me how it ends.88. Unfortunately Amy will not be here tonight.89. I walked to my neighbors house and used her telephone.90. Even though I ate dinner an hour ago I am still hungry.91. Margot who works in a libra

31、ry loves to read.92. I want to go on a long vacation this year so I am trying to save my money.Fill in the blank with the correct contraction.93. _ would not94. _ it is95. _ could not96. _ are not97. _ will notIn the following direct quotations, place quotation marks around the exact words spoken, a

32、dd the missing punctuation, and place a line under any letters that should be capitalized.98. I will pick you up at noon Denise said if I dont get delayed in traffic99. The receptionist announced Mr. Vang is out of the office, but I will be glad to give him your message100. We can begin now said Emi

33、ly everyone is hereCHAPTER TESTSName _ Date _CHAPTER 1: YOUR WRITING PROCESSIdentify the following tips to help manage writing tasks as T for true or F for false.1. _After learning about your writing project, you should begin thinkingabout it right away.2. _You should not write about your project if

34、 you dont feel like it.3. _You should look at your writing project as one large task.4. _You should write whether you are hit by inspiration or not.5. _You should not bother your instructor with questions or to help you solve problems during the course of your writing project.6. _You should join the

35、 company of other writers who can help to keep you motivated.7. _If you get stuck, you should walk away from your writing for a while and try again later.8. _Your mistakes should cause you frustration.9. _If you dont know how to overcome a weakness or how to solve a problem in your writing, you shou

36、ld talk to your instructor.10. _You should not read the newspaper, magazines, and books you enjoy while working on your writing because reading will throw you off track.Identify the following points about the stages of writing as T for true or F for false.11. _The first stage in the writing process

37、involves finding a writing topic.12. _When freewriting to discover a writing topic, you should be concerned with spelling, grammar, and neatness.13. _The second stage of writing involves considering your purpose for writing and your audience.14. _The third stage of writing involves discovering ideas

38、 for developing a topic.15. _Mapping is one way of discovering ideas to develop a topic.16. _After discovering some ideas to develop your topic, you can begin the fourth stage, writing the first draft.17. _You should write very slowly when writing your first draft.18. _Revising, which is the fifth s

39、tep of the writing process, should be a matter of changing only a few words. 19. _The sixth stage of writing, editing, occurs after you have reworked content, organization, and wording.20. _Stage seven of writing involves a last check for errors on your final copy and is called proofreading.Using th

40、e subject area “children and organized sports,” respond to the following questions as a way of developing possible writing topics. Write the topics you discover in the blanks.21. What can I describe? Possible topic: a description of_22. What examples can I give?Possible topic: examples of _23. What

41、effects can I explain? Possible topic: the effects of_24. What comparisons can I make? Possible topic: comparing and contrasting_25. What opinion can I argue? Possible topic: why_Name _ Date _CHAPTER 1: YOUR WRITING PROCESS (ALTERNATE TEST)Identify the following tips to help manage writing tasks as

42、T for true or F for false.1. _After learning about your writing project, you should not think about it for a few days.2. _You should write about your project even if you dont feel like it.3. _You should break your writing project down into smaller steps.4. _If you are not inspired right away, you sh

43、ould not write.5. _You should share your writing with your instructor once or twice over the course of the project.6. _You should not join the company of other writers while you are working on your project.7. _If you hit a snag, you should not become discouraged.8. _You should welcome your mistakes

44、and learn from them.9. _If you dont know how to overcome a weakness or how to solve a problem in your writing, you should just forget about it and move on.10. _The more you read, the more you will learn about how writers operate and the better writer you will become as a result.Identify the followin

45、g points about the stages of writing as T for true or F for false.11. _Finding a writing topic is the first stage in writing.12. _When freewriting to discover a writing topic, you should not be concerned with spelling, grammar, and neatness.13. _Asking questions is one way to find a writing topic ab

46、out a general subject area.14. _Stage two of writing involves considering your purpose and your audience.15. _If you feel good about your topic and your purpose, you do not need to go on to stage three, discovering ideas for developing the topic.16. _If you keep a journal, you should not consult it

47、for ideas to develop a topic.17. _When writing your first draft in stage four, you should stop writing if you get to a troublesome spot and wait until you solve it before continuing to write.18. _When you revise in stage five, you should look at content, organization, and wording. 19. _Stage six of

48、writing is called editing and should be done in one step.20. _Proofreading is stage seven and should be done very quickly.Using the subject area “college education today,” respond to the following questions as a way of developing possible writing topics. Write the topics you discover in the blanks.2

49、1. What can I describe? Possible topic: a description of_22. What examples can I give? Possible topic: examples of _23. What effects can I explain? Possible topic: the effects of_24. What comparisons can I make? Possible topic: comparing and contrasting_25. What opinion can I argue? Possible topic:

50、why _Name _ Date _CHAPTER 2: WRITING A PARAGRAPHIn the following topic sentences, place one line under the topic and two lines under the writers view of the topic.1. Taking care of a pet can be good therapy for elderly people.2. Organized sports offer children many physical and psychological benefit

51、s.3. Our nations police officers deserve our respect.4. Education is one of the best weapons against prejudice.5. People who drive boats should be required to pass a boating exam before being allowed on the water.6. Computer technology has simplified bookkeepers jobs.7. Aerobic exercise classes offer something for everyone.8. The penalty for littering along our highways should be increased.9. Good time management is one of the first lessons a college