Unit 2 Exam

Question 1

reading your draft out loud to yourself can help you improve your writing

Answer 1

by letting you hear which ways of combining sentences sound best

Question 2

you should combine sentences because

Answer 2

it gives more information and makes your writing more interesting

Question 3

which sentences below punctuates the appositive correctly

Answer 3

it was a well-known fact that Julis, the school mascot, was an accomplished singer

Question 4

henry is the fastest kid on two legs, he won the semi-finals in sprinting
what is the best way to combine the two sentences using an appositive

Answer 4

henry, the fastest kid on two legs, went to the semi-finals in sprinting

Question 5

which sentence below is not a good example of expository writing

Answer 5

i believe a trip is always more pleasant if you take a source of music and some extra snacks

Question 6

good example of descriptive writing

Answer 6

• these are the mighty horses of the elite, the carriers and protectors of the royalty of the nation
• “why are you looking at me like that,” she demanded, but there was a little quaver in her voice

Question 7

good example of persuasive

Answer 7

you can have this new device for a special price, available for a limited time only

Question 8

type of text that is not a good example of persuasive writing

Answer 8

a novel about a historical event