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CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 1a Domain 2: Written Communication
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Answer 49 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The words and phrases that move the reader on to new ideas - Help the reader understand not only ideas but also their relationship to one another - Traditional transitions to introduce ideas: for example - additionally - for instance - furthermore
Expository Writing
Transitional Phrases
Parallelism/Parallel Phrases
Prewriting
2. An effective speaker's tone varies naturally and appropriately according to the content - His or her volume is clear and suitable for the audience and venue - A good speaker modulates his/her volume at appropriate points in the delivery to engage the
Context
Volume and tone of voice
Eye contact
Adverbs
3. One that is placed too close to a word that it could but should not modify. E.g. Ann served a burned roast to the family.
Context
Transitions that show a change in direction
Genres in Writing
Misplaced Modifier
4. Second step of the writing process; logically follows prewriting - Develop the initial draft of actual sentences and paragraphs - Don't worry about correctness or editing; rather - follow the organizational plan set up in the prewriting stage and inc
Drafting
Misplaced Modifier
Subject - Verb Agreement
Paragraphing
5. Transitions between paragraph units (not only... but also...) remind the reader of the important point in a previous paragraph and how it relates to the thrust of the current one
Parallelism/Parallel Phrases
Transitions that show a change in direction
Concepts that may influence bias and stereotyping in oral English usage
Other Genres of Writing
6. 1. A set phrase with a specific non - literal meaning - raining cats and dogs - kick the bucket - etc. 2. A conventional construction or usage that follows no specific grammatical rule but MUST be worded a certain way; expressions that 'sound right'
Idioms
Print Resources
Idiolect
Descriptive Writing
7. The most formal and traditional form of organizing (prewriting) - Clearly organizes each idea - which examples or ideas will be discussed - and the order in which they will all be presented - Visually displays the difference between main ideas (ident
Idioms
Transitional Phrases
Drafting
Outlining
8. A good speaker establishes this with the audience in a manner that is engaging and appropriate - A good speaker avoids looking down - looking over the heads of the audience - or addressing just one member or one section of the audience.
Eye contact
Transitional Phrases
Nonrestrictive Clauses/Phrases
Revising
9. Fifth/final step of the writing process - Allows writers to check the text for mechanical and diction errors (spelling - punctuation - grammar - etc.) - Purpose: to ensure that the final draft is as accurate and error - free as possible using the con
Comma
Proofreading
Volume and tone of voice
Transitions that show a change in direction
10. The particular variety of a language used by an individual speaker or writer - which may be marked by peculiarities of vocabulary - grammar - and pronunciation
Hand gestures
Idiolect
Editing
Persuasive Writing
11. A popular method for initial brainstorming and organizing of thoughts (prewriting) - Think about all the elements of the topic and connect them to the central topic - Start with the main idea in the center of the page inside a circle - then related i
Pronouns
Clustering/webbing
Drafting
Interpretive Writing
12. Describe actions (verbs); often end in - ly. E.g. The mechanic repaired my engine and installed a new clutch very quickly.
Adverbs
Posture
Misplaced Modifier
Pacing and clarity
13. Take the place of nouns; note whether they should be in the subjective or objective case. E.g. We rewarded the workers who - according to the manager - had done the most imaginative job.
Pronouns
Verb Tenses
Adjectives
Comma
14. Describe things (nouns and pronouns) E.g. The quick work of the mechanic pleased me very much.
Narrative Writing
Dangling Modifier
Adjectives
Colon
15. Phrases in a sentence that have the same grammatical structure. E.g. He liked swimming - weight lifting - and running.
Conventions of effective speech presentation
Concepts that may influence bias and stereotyping in oral English usage
Parallelism/Parallel Phrases
Print Resources
16. Gives the reader and writer a sense of appropriateness for different writing situations (for example - one follows different writing conventions when writing a letter to the editor - an essay - a diary entry - a descriptive piece - or a letter of com
Context
Conventions of effective speech presentation
Dangling Modifier
Electronic and Internet Resources
17. Dialect - Idiolect
Concepts that may influence bias and stereotyping in oral English usage
Other Genres of Writing
Persuasive Writing
Appositives
18. 1. Prewriting 2. Drafting 3. Revising 4. Editing 5. Proofreading
Posture
Proofreading
The Steps of the Writing Process
Revising
19. Include film - broadcast media - and all aspects of the Internet - Difference between a general - use Internet search site (i.e. Wikipedia - which may be useful to a certain extent but inappropriate for serious research) and highly reputable sites th
Electronic and Internet Resources
Pronouns
Citing Sources
Clustering/webbing
20. Usually translated to mean 'as follows'; should never be used after 'is -' 'are -' 'was' or 'were' when presenting a series - To introduce a formal appositive - list - summary - quotation - example or other explanatory material whether or not the wor
Posture
Dialect
Colon
Parallelism/Parallel Phrases
21. Paragraphing - transitional phrases - context
Context
Idiolect
Hand gestures
Principles of Composition
22. The distinctive variety of vocabulary - grammar - and pronunciation spoken by members of an identifiable regional group - nation - or social class
Posture
Dialect
Drafting
Proofreading
23. An introductory phrase that does not refer clearly or logically to a subsequent modifier (usually the subject) in a sentence. E.g. While we were strolling along the beach - a wave suddenly drenched us.
Clustering/webbing
Subjective/Nominative
Persuasive Writing
Dangling Modifier
24. Fourth step of the writing process - Clean up diction and syntax (i.e. combine some sentences for effect and reword sentences for clarity) - Purpose: to check the flow of ideas and precision of presentation
Transitions that show a change in direction
Editing
Adverbs
Verb Tenses
25. Eye contact - Volume and tone of voice - Pacing and clarity - Hand gestures - Posture
Colon
Print Resources
Conventions of effective speech presentation
Appositives
26. Designed to take a stand on an issue and convince the reader of the plausibility or correctness of that stand - Often employs an appeal to the reader's logic or ethics and uses strong and credible logic - Techniques include emphasizing benefits while
Principles of Composition
Eye contact
Dangling Modifier
Persuasive Writing
27. Understanding proper documentation and bibliographic citation is essential - Using a style manual - such as The Chicago Manual of Style or that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) - is most helpful
Conventions of effective speech presentation
Citing Sources
Other Genres of Writing
Posture
28. Narrative - Interpretive - Descriptive - Persuasive - Expository - Other Genres
Outlining
Genres in Writing
Other Genres of Writing
Pronouns
29. The visual clue that holds ideas together for both readers and writers - Traditionally has a topic sentence that focuses the paragraph's purpose; also provides examples while exhibiting clear reasoning and logical analysis of ideas - In a multiparagr
Other Genres of Writing
Paragraphing
Persuasive Writing
Volume and tone of voice
30. First step of the writing process - Older term: Invention - The initial brainstorming step in which the writer gathers ideas and examples - Purpose: to organize one's thoughts and plan the order to present points - examples - arguments - etc. - Most
Prewriting
Pacing and clarity
Subject - Verb Agreement
Eye contact
31. Separates elements of equal power of meaning: two or more words - phrases or sentences. It should never separate a main clause from a subordinate clause or a word or phrase from a clause. - Used to separate main clauses when the separation is not don
Expository Writing
Comma
Idioms
Semicolon
32. Evident in a written work that explains - explores - or considers the significance of an event - a work of art - etc. - Requires the writer to think critically and then present the results of his or her thinking - Examples: research papers - critique
Genres in Writing
Adverbs
Interpretive Writing
Citing Sources
33. Third step of the writing process - Begin fine - tuning the wording of the draft and/or rearranging the ideas or paragraph - Think about changes that will make the writing more logical and forceful (i.e. move a paragraph to a different location - rew
Transitions that show a change in direction
Revising
Narrative Writing
Print Resources
34. Effective speakers enunciate clearly and properly - using a natural pace that is governed by the syntax and content - Words are never slurred or run together - Good speakers do not use fillers such as um - ah - and like.
Parallelism/Parallel Phrases
Descriptive Writing
Pacing and clarity
Subjective/Nominative
35. Separates certain parts of sentences. Used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence - Used to set off interrupting or introductory words or phrases. - Used to separate a series of words or word groups - Used to set off nonrestrictive
Subjective/Nominative
Dialect
Adverbs
Comma
36. Include books - encyclopedias - professional journals - newspapers - magazines - and other periodicals.
Adjectives
Pacing and clarity
Print Resources
Idiolect
37. Past - present - future; Error occurs when they are inconsistent. E.g. He walked for miles and finally saw a sign of civilization.
Verb Tenses
Dialect
Adjectives
Idiolect
38. Include such varied types as personal journals and diaries - letters - summaries - and research papers
Note taking
Volume and tone of voice
Other Genres of Writing
Expository Writing
39. Second noun or noun equivalents that give additional information about a preceding noun - E.g. Mr. Johnson - a teacher - ran for chairman of the school board.
Prewriting
Transitions that show a change in direction
Appositives
Adjectives
40. Clauses and phrases that are descriptive but not needed to get across the basic meaning of the sentence. E.g. Harold - who dislikes school - is failing English.
Nonrestrictive Clauses/Phrases
Eye contact
Prewriting
Hand gestures
41. Effective speakers know when to use hand gestures and how to employ them appropriately to enhance their presentation. Poor speakers keep their hands in their pockets - play with their hair - or fidget inappropriately.
Editing
Transitions that show a change in direction
Hand gestures
Pacing and clarity
42. Good speakers face the audience squarely with a natural stance - They do not shift their weight or stand askew; they do not lean informally to one side or the other - nor do they lean on a lectern or podium.
Proofreading
Narrative Writing
Posture
Interpretive Writing
43. When a noun/pronoun is the subject of a verb ('I -' not 'me')
Clustering/webbing
Paragraphing
Misplaced Modifier
Subjective/Nominative
44. A versatile prewriting method that can take many forms - such as listing - free - writing - mapping - charting - bulleting - and so forth.
Nonrestrictive Clauses/Phrases
Clustering/webbing
Dangling Modifier
Note taking
45. A mode of writing in which the purpose is to inform - explain - clarify - describe - or define a subject to the reader - Meant to 'expose' information - Maintains focus on its topic and provides facts to inform its reader - Should be unbiased and acc
Expository Writing
Pacing and clarity
Posture
Misplaced Modifier
46. Join parts of a sentence (words - phrases and clauses) that are grammatically equal or similar - FANBOYS (for - and - nor - but - or - yet - so)
Coordinating Conjunctions
Semicolon
Adjectives
Dangling Modifier
47. A plural subject goes with a plural verb; a singular subject goes with a singular verb E.g. Here on the table are an apple and three pears.
Descriptive Writing
Posture
Appositives
Subject - Verb Agreement
48. A work that tells a story - usually in roughly chronological order - Fiction or non - fiction - Events are presented in a story - like fashion that builds to a scene of climactic action - Examples: stories - poems - plays - fables - myths - and biogr
Narrative Writing
Editing
Conventions of effective speech presentation
Comma
49. Typically describes a person - place - or thing in such a way that the reader has a vivid impression of the written work - The written work has a basic purpose of describing something such as an emotion - event - or location - The use of evocative im
Descriptive Writing
Pronouns
Eye contact
Semicolon