English Lit. Pretest

1. Which of the following is a planning technique? (Points : 5) Drafting Revising Proofreading Clustering
2. Analytical reading will be hindered by _____. (Points : 5) Annotating a text in the margins. Previewing a text by skimming. Reading only the abstract of a text. Discussing a text with a classmate.
3. Which of the following is a revising technique? (Points : 5) Editing for grammar Correcting punctuation Reordering paragraphs Checking for spelling
4. In a _____ essay, all supporting details clearly relate to the thesis. (Points : 5) Transitional Unified Stratified Simplified
5. Which statement is true for evaluating visual material? (Points : 5) Pictorial icons are fixed and absolute. In pictures, meaning is fluid and variable. Realistic pictures least resemble their real-life counterparts. Abstract drawings are more detailed and have more shading.
6. Which of the following sentences is correct? (Points : 5) Enrique likes fishing; Rosa prefers swimming. Enrique likes fishing but, Rosa prefers swimming. Enrique likes fishing Rosa prefers swimming. Enrique likes fishing, Rosa prefers swimming.
7. Which of the following is a higher order concern? (Points : 5) Editing for mechanics Editing for spelling Editing for punctuation Editing for support
8. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? (Points : 5) The girls’ bicycles are in the yard. The girl’s bicycles are in the yard. I asked my boss for three month’s pay. I asked my boss for three months’ pay.
9. Which of the following sentences is correct? (Points : 5) For the potluck please bring: silverware, beverages, and a dish to share. Please bring the following items to the potluck: silverware, beverages, and a dish