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CHAPTER 2
The Writing Process
Directions: Circle the letter of the choice that best completes each statement.
1. All of the following statements about good writing are true except:
a. Good writing achieves a purpose.
b. Good writing is directed toward an audience.
c. Good writing expresses ideas clearly.
d. Good writing never requires revision.
2. The primary purpose of supporting details in a paragraph is to
a. state the one key point of the writing.
b. explain the key point.
c. make connections among ideas.
d. connect all ideas back to the key point.
3. The first step in the writing process is to
a. write a draft.
b. generate ideas.
c. organize your ideas.
d. proofread.
4. The technique for generating ideas in which you make a list of everything you can think of
about a topic is called
a. freewriting.
b. brainstorming.
c. branching.
d. questioning.
5. Finding a topic may involve reacting to your world by
a. recalling activities you have participated in recently.
b. being alert for possible topics in the news.
c. considering a subject that relates to your major.
d. doing all of the above.
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6. In the writing process, an idea map is used to
a. generate ideas for a topic.
b. show the relationship of ideas to one another.
c. rule out ideas that are not interesting or usable.
d. revise the second draft of an essay.
7. Writing an effective first draft involves all of the following except
a. expressing your main point and developing each idea fully.
b. experimenting with different ways of organizing your ideas.
c. concentrating on correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
d. being flexible about changing your focus and starting over as needed.
8. The process of revising a draft involves
a. changing a word or two.
b. rearranging a few sentences.
c. correcting spelling errors.
d. making significant improvements.
9. Your first step in revising a draft effectively should be to
a. create an outline or idea map of your draft.
b. correct any errors in punctuation or spelling.
c. replace vague or unclear words with more specific or descriptive words.
d. make sure the sentence that expresses your main point is clear, direct, and complete.
10. Questions that will help you address your audience appropriately include:
a. What is your relationship with the audience?
b. How is the audience likely to react to your message?
c. What does the audience already know?
d. all of the above.
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ANSWER KEY
Chapter Review Quizzes
CHAPTER 1: Active Reading Strategies
1. c 6. d
2. b 7. b
3. c 8. d
4. d 9. d
5. b 10. a
CHAPTER 2: The Writing Process
1. d 6. b
2. d 7. c
3. b 8. d
4. b 9. d
5. d 10. d
