Writing in the Disciplines Exam Materials
Course Introduction
Writing in the Disciplines is an advanced course that explores the conventions, styles, and expectations of academic and professional writing across different fields of study. Students learn how various disciplines such as the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields approach writing, evidence, and argumentation. Emphasis is placed on analyzing discipline-specific texts, practicing genre-appropriate writing strategies, and adapting voice and structure for diverse audiences. Through research, peer review, and revision, students gain practical skills to communicate effectively within their chosen academic or professional disciplines.
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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) In the 1840s, Poe wrote stories which established many of the \(\underline{\text { conventions }}\) of the genre, such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Mystery of Marie Roget," and "The Purloined Letter."
A)noun
B)verb
C)pronoun
D)adjective
E)adverb
Answer: A
Q2) Opinion polls show that Australians \(\underline{\text { Worry }}\) about the koala's future.
A)noun
B)verb
C)pronoun
D)adjective
E)adverb
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Functions
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Q1) After working four weekends in a row, I \(\underline{\text { celebrated }}\) freedom with dinner and a movie.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier
Answer: B
Q2) The Lexus, however, started \(\underline{\text { easily }}\) and purred like a kitten.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier
Answer: E
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Chapter 3: Word Groups Phrases and Clauses
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Q1) \(\underline{\text { Turning off all the lights} }\) is the last thing she does at night.
A)independent clause
B)subordinate clause
C)participle phrase
D)gerund phrase
E)prepositional phrase
Answer: D
Q2) The Internet is used \(\underline{\text { by some very dangerous people. }}\)
A)independent clause
B)subordinate clause
C)participle phrase
D)gerund phrase
E)prepositional phrase
Answer: E
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Chapter 4: Sentence Types
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Q1) Earning close to $700 a week.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
E)fragment
Q2) My roomate and my other friends were talking about my problems, but neither he nor they could really understand completely.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
E)fragment
Q3) William Carlos Williams was a famous American poet, but he was also a doctor.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
E)fragment
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Chapter 5: Usage
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Q1) I would vote for that candidate again __________ of his extramarital affairs.
A)regardless
B)irregardless
Q2) To sustain good health, __________ important to follow a healthful diet.
A)its
B)its' C)it's
Q3) We had a bad thunderstorm, but the computer system was not __________.
A)affected
B)effected
Q4) I wish he __________ when we asked him to.
A)would of gone
B)would of went C)had gone
Q5) Do you know what __________ going to do tonight?
A)your
B)you're C)youre
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Chapter 6: Editing: All Errors
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Q1) Peter Pan is a much-beloved childrens story. But, it usually does give an adult pause when they come to read it to there own children. A parent is often thinking of either the stage productions they might have seen or the Disney animated film. The novel, than, can come as a tremendous shock, especially in it's treatment of women. Especially for feminists. It could be argued that Barrie's book was simply a reflection of English society and values at the turn of the 20th century others might see a more disturbing reflection of soceital norms or a reflection of Barrie's own love/hate relationship with his mother/woman. Certainly the text celebrated mothers and motherhood. Only Mrs. Darling remembered anything about Peter Pan what she does remember is quite disturbing, she seems to be able to understand childhood and children. Whereas Mr. Darling is only a large child, an overgrown lost boy- like Hook, looking for a mother to look after them. What prompts Peter to take Wendy; and only incidentaly her brothers to Neverland is Wendys' ability to sew his shadow back on: and her bed-time storytelling ability. She becomes the stand-in mother in Neverland, which is predominantly male. Populate by the lost boys, the red Indians, and the pirates. The only other female characters are definitely not mothers and could be said to be 'the other kind' of female, the seductress or temptress. Tinker-Bell's 'problem' with Wendy most adults would recognize as sexuel jealousy, and Tiger Lily is seeking a relationship from Peter that has nothing to do with 'mothering'
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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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