Sunday, November 13, 2005

Writing Multiple Choice Exam . . . go!

Wraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! My brain is going to explode. (By the way the keyboard I'm using just went defunct so there will be no commas).

Why can't writing teachers give mulitple choice tests?
a) That would be too easy.
b) That would be too easy.
c) That would be too easy.
d) Shouldn't kids have to write?
e) All of the above.

An argument contains which of the following?
a) a claim/thesis/point
b) reasons
c) evidence
d) pain
e) all of the above

A comma is used to
a) join two sentences together with a coordinating conjunction
b) set off introductory and non-restrictive clauses and phrases
c) differenciate between items in a series
d) frustrate the teacher
e) all of the above

Writing is
a) the product of thought
b) thinking
c) torture
d) somthing that only english majors have to do
e) all of the above

When using a source you must
a) introduce it
b) cite it in the essay itself
c) plagiarize it
d) create a bibliographic entry for it
e) a b and d

Which of the following is the best claim?
a) Chocolate is good.
b) Chocolate is bad.
c) Most people enjoy milk chocolate because of its high fat content.
d) Chocolate is yummy; therefore everyone should eat it.
e) People who are allergic to chocolate are missing out on a lot.

The appropriate time to begin your essay is
a) When it is assigned.
b) The night before it is due.
c) The morning that it is due.
d) Wait - we have an essay due!?
e) Never!

The phrase "the length for this essay is 3-4 pages" means
a) Your essay should be 7 pages.
b) Your essay should be 2 pages.
c) Your essay should be 2 full pages with a little on the third page.
d) Your essay should be at least 3 full pages but not exceed 4 full pages.
e) You should change the font and margins of your 2 page essay to make it 3 pages long. Your teacher will never notice.

When you get an essay back with corrections/revision suggestions you should
a) shove it in your bag.
b) make the corrections/revisions marked by your teacher.
c) apply those comments to the rest of your essay.
d) apply those comments to your next essay.
e) b c and d

The best time to ask your teacher questions is
a) in class when she says "Are there any questions?"
b) when you call her at home.
c) at 2 am the morning your essay is due via email.
d) during her office hours.
e) while she's lecturing or you're supposed to be writing in class.

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