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UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy

Week 6 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a sentence with parallel structure?

Mrs. Jones has been running, walking, and jumping around for 45 minutes now.

One may come across many obstacles when creating a masterpiece of research writing; however, they may continue to flourish with new ideas each day.

Mrs. Jones has been running, walk, and jumped around for 45 minutes now.

None of these sentences are good examples of parallel structure.

2 The thesis statement serves what purpose in an essay?

Prepares the reader for what the body paragraphs will be discussing.

Provides an interesting fact or piece of information.

Ties the hook to an interesting story to be told at the end of the essay.

All of the above.

3 One good way to strengthen your vocabulary is to use a thesaurus.

True False

4 Listening is a component of effective communication.

True False

5 SHREK is a strategy to help with what?

Brainstorming

Writing

Test Taking

Time Management

6 Which of the following is an example of an ineffective thesis statement:

Students can attain success in the online classroom through dedication, accountability, and effective time management.

The problem of pollution in major cities can be alleviated by limiting the number of cars on the street, creating more efficient public transportation systems, and planting more trees.

You can be successful in an online class if you just put your mind to it.

Long term drug use can have serious negative effects on one’s marriage, career, and health.

7 When writing academic papers it is important to write in what point of view?

First Person

Second person