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What is true about a strong academic thesis?
- A. It is a viewpoint endorsed by one's professor.
- B. It directly states the argument.
- C. It reflects the opinions of most people.
- D. A reasonable argument cannot be made against it.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A strong thesis statement is a crucial element in academic writing as it clearly states the argument that will be supported throughout the paper. This statement serves as a roadmap for the reader to understand the main point of the paper. Choice A is incorrect because a strong thesis is not necessarily endorsed by a professor but is based on the writer's perspective. Choice C is incorrect as a thesis should reflect the writer's position, not necessarily the opinions of most people. Choice D is incorrect because a strong thesis should invite critical thinking and argumentation, rather than being immune to reasonable counterarguments.
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Which example uses quotations correctly?
- A. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
- B. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
- C. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, "as he pushed the plate of cookies away."
- D. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D is the correct answer as it uses quotation marks to properly set off the spoken words. In this sentence, the spoken words by Philip are enclosed within double quotation marks and correctly punctuated with a comma before the attribution 'said Philip.' Choices A, B, and C contain errors such as missing commas, incorrect placement of quotation marks, or incorrect punctuation within the quoted speech. For example, in Choice A, there should be a comma after 'appetite' within the quotation. In Choice B, the comma should be placed inside the quotation marks. Choice C incorrectly places the attribution 'said Philip' within the quotation of spoken words, which is not the standard practice.
Which of the following prefixes means 'above'?
- A. Dys-
- B. Supra-
- C. Intra-
- D. Sub-
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Supra-' as it means 'above.' 'Dys-' denotes 'bad' or 'difficult,' 'Intra-' means 'within,' and 'Sub-' indicates 'below' or 'under.' Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect in the context of the question.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence structure?
- A. Opening night for the performance was fast approaching, and stress levels were high.
- B. Because my tea was cold, I heated it in the microwave.
- C. She returned the laptop, the mouse, and the extra monitor.
- D. I closed the door as the noise from the TV was too loud, but I could still hear it.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In sentence B, 'Because my tea was cold' is the dependent clause, indicating that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D do not contain a dependent clause along with an independent clause, making them incorrect. Choice A is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Choice C is a compound sentence with a series of independent clauses, but lacks a dependent clause. Choice D is a compound-complex sentence with two independent clauses and a dependent clause.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
- A. I asked Scott, 'How was your day?'
- B. Scott said, 'It was awesome.'
- C. He claimed, "My history presentation was great!"
- D. I said, 'That's wonderful!'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer because it properly uses quotation marks to indicate a direct quote within the sentence ('My history presentation was great!'). Choices A, B, and D contain direct quotes but fail to use quotation marks, making them incorrect. In choice A, the direct question 'How was your day?' should be enclosed in quotation marks. In choice B, the direct quote 'It was awesome.' should also be enclosed in quotation marks. In choice D, the direct statement 'That's wonderful!' should be enclosed in quotation marks.
Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?
- A. You will have an instructor and a syllabus with a list of the books you will need to read.
- B. Taking a course online is in many ways similar to taking a course in a traditional classroom setting.
- C. You will even have class discussions and one-on-one meetings with your professor.
- D. However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sentence 'However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.' provides a contrast and smoothly transitions to a discussion of what makes online learning distinct from traditional classroom settings. Choice A talks about the components of a course but does not transition to a new point. Choice B discusses similarities between online and traditional courses, which does not transition to a new topic. Choice C focuses on interactions with professors but does not transition to a new idea.