Research and Writing Skills Test Bank
Course Introduction
Research and Writing Skills is a foundational course designed to equip students with the essential tools for academic inquiry and effective written communication. The course covers the entire research process, including identifying credible sources, developing research questions, gathering and analyzing data, and synthesizing information. Emphasis is placed on constructing logical arguments, drafting and revising academic papers, and adhering to citation standards to avoid plagiarism. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical assignments, students develop critical thinking, organization, and editing skills that are vital for success in higher education and beyond.
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The Little Brown Handbook 6th Canadian Edition by H. Ramsey Fowler(under line problem )
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Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
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Q1) The professor \(\underline{\text { noticed }}\) that John was even more disorganized than usual.
A)noun
B)verb
C)adjective
D)pronoun
Answer: B
Q2) Koalas are \(\underline{\text { especially }}\) susceptible to devastation and disease.
A)noun
B)verb
C)adjective
D)adverb
E)interjection
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Functions
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Q1) Teachers appreciate \(\underline{\text { students }}\) who exhibit maturity by taking responsibility for their actions.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement
Answer: D
Q2) As the band walked to work, Elwood \(\underline{\text { composed }}\) a song called "Cadillac Blues."
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Word Groups Phrases and Clauses
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Q1) \(\underline{\text { Running hard, }}\) the thief left the scene of the crime and eluded the police.
A)independent clause
B)subordinate clause
C)participle phrase
D)gerund phrase
E)prepositional phrase
Answer: C
Q2) \(\underline{\text { Breaking her leg so severely }}\) ruined Anna's dreams of a career in dance.
A)independent clause
B)subordinate clause
C)participle phrase
D)gerund phrase
E)prepositional phrase
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Sentence Types
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Q1) Because their lives are in danger.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
E)fragment
Q2) Partings are common in life and signal both beginnings and endings.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
E)fragment
Q3) John was not used to waiting for the bus, for he usually drove his car to work.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
E)fragment
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Chapter 5: Usage
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Q1) I can't __________ to see her leave.
A)bear
B)bare
Q2) My assignment took longer __________ Jill's.
A)then B)than
Q3) Didn't you know what you __________ doing?
A)were
B)where
C)we're
Q4) The __________ of housing on the market varies from time to time, but the __________ of new housing starts can stay the same for many months.
A)amount, number
B)amount, amount
C)number, number
D)number, amount
Q5) I wish he __________ when we asked him to.
A)would of gone
B)would of went
C)had gone
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Chapter 6: Editing: All Errors
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Q1) Shane and Tammy seem alike in many ways, both earn good grades and has quite, witty senses of humour: Tammy however, loves sports and the outdoors; while Shane perfers laying on the couch reading novels or to watch videos. Tammy plays soccer, Shane plays DVDs. It makes them complimentary but causes arguments on spending leisure time. Still, they seems to work it out. Making jokes and working towards academic success. Common goals making all the difference.
Q2) When Doris was 19 she joined the Dolphin Players. Which produced quality plays in very small theatres in the city. She had always had an interest in drama having acted in high school productions. Not only acted but also doing costumes and makeup. Each interested her in there own way. The Dolphin Players group encouraged her to also try her hand at directing and stage managing. This helped her develop many markatable skills. At 25 she moved to New York City to become an actress. Using all her experience to get a job. She became a star on Broadway and her career lasted 20 years.
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Chapter 7: Editing: Conciseness
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Q1) Canada's Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. Manitoulin's shoreline is extremely irregular and varied, and it has many interior lakes within its coasts. The original Aboriginal inhabitants appear to have been the Ottawa, and the island became in the 1830's the centre of Indian administration for northern Ontario. In 1862, the provincial government bought the land and sold it to settlers arriving to clear farms and establish themselves. The Aboriginal people were relegated to relatively small reserves. The main economic activity on the island originally was farming, even though the island is only fertile for farming in some areas. Logging and fishing were also major industries; however, since the 1920's fishing and logging have declined and tourism is now the principal activity along with farming which is still done in many parts of the island. The name of Manitoulin Island comes from the Indian name for the great spirit, 'Manitou' due to the fact that this is the spirit who is said to dwell on the island and it is also the name of one of the biggest lakes on the island.
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