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1. Identify the genre of writing in the following brief passage: I am asking each department supervisor to identify the advantages of reconfiguring our internal accounting system. Indicate to me by next Friday if you feel this change would improve the DPD program. Which of the following genres of writing does the passage represent?

• A. Literary
• B. Professional
• C. Colloquial
• D. Scientific

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The passage represents professional writing because it is formal, work-related communication involving a request for input on a specific business-related matter. The passage's focus on internal accounting system reconfiguration and improvement of a specific program aligns with professional communication in a workplace setting. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect: A) 'Literary' writing typically focuses on creative expression and storytelling, which is not evident in this passage; C) 'Colloquial' writing is informal and conversational, unlike the formal tone of the passage; D) 'Scientific' writing involves research, data analysis, and objective facts, which are not present in the passage.

2. The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _____ Ally finally decided to take it off the wall. Which of the following transition words or phrases is most appropriate to complete the sentence?

• A. as a result
• B. conversely
• C. then again
• D. similarly

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'as a result.' This transition word is most suitable in this context as it indicates a logical consequence. The old clock not working for years led to Ally deciding to take it off the wall. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Conversely' suggests a contrast, 'then again' implies reconsideration or a contrasting point, and 'similarly' indicates a comparison, none of which align with the cause-and-effect relationship presented in the sentence.

3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the prewriting stage of the writing process?

• A. The works cited page of a paper is finalized during the prewriting stage.
• B. The first draft of a paper is written during the prewriting stage.
• C. Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage.
• D. Copy editing and proofreading happen during the prewriting stage.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because during the prewriting stage, writers engage in activities like mind mapping and free writing to brainstorm ideas and organize their thoughts before starting the actual writing process. Choice A is incorrect because finalizing the works cited page is typically done during the later stages of writing. Choice B is incorrect as the first draft is usually created during the drafting stage, not prewriting. Choice D is incorrect since copy editing and proofreading are tasks carried out in the revising and editing stages, not during prewriting.

4. In which of the following situations is a citation needed?

• A. A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote.
• B. A speaker recites an original poem.
• C. A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.
• D. A writer states a well-known and accepted fact.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. A citation is necessary when using someone else's work, such as song lyrics, to support an argument in academic writing. In options A, B, and D, there is no need for a citation. Option A involves the professor teaching her own work, so no external citation is required. Option B refers to an original work by the speaker, which does not require citation. Option D mentions a well-known and accepted fact, which generally does not need a citation in academic writing.

5. In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective?

• A. Created
• B. Pointing
• C. Childlike
• D. Suburbanite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Childlike' is an adjective formed by adding the suffix '-like' to the noun 'child.' The suffix '-like' is commonly used to transform a noun into an adjective by indicating a resemblance or characteristic associated with the root noun. Choices A, B, and D do not follow the same pattern. 'Created' is a past participle, 'pointing' is a present participle, and 'suburbanite' is a noun derived from 'suburban.' Therefore, 'Childlike' is the only word where the suffix directly converts the root word into an adjective.

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