QUESTION 1
Read this introduction from a student’s article. Choose the word in brackets which fits best.
The Truth about Marijuana
1. Marijuana
is
(are/is) not as placid as everyone thinks. 2. In fact, the use of marijuana regularly can actually
have
(had/have/had) negative effects
of
(of/on/in/for) both a physical and psychological nature. 3.
Therefore
, (In fact/Therefore/In addition) this article will demonstrate
the
(a/the/an/-) unfortunate truth that long-term use of marijuana can lead
to
(to/at/on/in) dangerous consequences.
3 points
QUESTION 2
Which sentence in the introduction is the roadmap?
1
2
4
3
0.5 points
QUESTION 3
Which sentence in the introduction is the background information?
2
1
4
3
0.5 points
QUESTION 4
Which sentence in the introduction is the thesis statement?
4
3
1
2
0.5 points
QUESTION 5
What are the supporting ideas of the article (shown in the roadmap)? (Choose all the answers that apply)
Marijuana can cause physical advantages.
Marijuana can cause psychological problems.
Marijuana can cause physical problems.
Marijuana is placid.
Marijuana is not placid.
Marijuana has negative consequences.
Marijuana can cause psychological advantages.
1 points
QUESTION 6
What is the main idea of the entire article? (Choose all the answers that apply)
Marijuana can cause physical problems.
Marijuana can cause psychological advantages.
Marijuana can cause physical advantages.
Marijuana can cause psychological problems.
Marijuana is placid.
Marijuana is not placid.
Marijuana has negative consequences.
0.5 points
QUESTION 7
The two ideas mentioned in the roadmap, will eventually become
Body paragraphs
Introduction
Conclusion
They will not be in the article
0.5 points
QUESTION 8
Where else in the article will you see the thesis statement and roadmap?
It will not be repeated
Conclusion
Body paragraph 2
Body paragraph 1
Body paragraph 3
0.5 points
QUESTION 9
What would be a good word to replace placid?
Mild
Happy
Exciting
Fragile
0.5 points
QUESTION 10
Read body paragraph 2. Choose the word in brackets which fits best.
4.
Firstly
, (Firstly/Secondly/In addition/Thus) marijuana has been proven to
be
(being/be/been) responsible for
a
(a/an/the/-) number of
-
(a/an/the/-) physical defects. 5. Most young people today
are
(is/are) likely
to
(to/of/for/on/in) come across a joint being passed around at some point and more than half will accept a drag of what many consider to be a harmless substance. 6.
However
, (However/Therefore/In addition/Also) although occasional use of the good old weed is probably no cause
for
(of/for/on/in) concern, consistent long-term use
has
(has/have/had) been known to cause physical problems such as “impotence and erectile dysfunction, raised testosterone levels
in
(on/in/about/to) women and
an
(a/an/the/-) impaired immune system” (Els, 2016: 17). 7. On a greater level, life-threatening diseases associated
with
(on/about/with/to) marijuana use are lung cancer, emphysema, heart attack and brain damage. 8.
Hence
, (However/Hence/Also/Additionally/In conclusion) contrary to popular belief, marijuana can
cause
(causes/cause/causing) a number of physical problems.
7 points
QUESTION 11
Sentences which are supporting sentences are … (Choose all the answers that apply)
4
5
6
7
8
1.5 points
QUESTION 12
Which sentence is the topic sentence? (Choose all the answers that apply)
8
7
6
5
4
0.5 points
QUESTION 13
Choose all the answers that apply: The topic sentence contains
A brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about
A brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about
The arguments, examples and support for each paragraph
Supporting ideas for each paragraph
Main ideas for each paragraph
0.5 points
QUESTION 14
Choose all the answers that apply: The concluding sentence contains
A brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about
A brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about
The arguments, examples and support for each paragraph
Supporting ideas for each paragraph
Main ideas for each paragraph
0.5 points
QUESTION 15
Choose all the answers that apply: Supporting sentences contain
A brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about
A brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about
The arguments, examples and support for each paragraph
Supporting ideas for each paragraph
Main ideas for each paragraph
1 points
QUESTION 16
For the second body paragraph, put these sentences into the correct order
9
.10
.11
. 12
. 13
. 14
. 15
. 16
.
4 points
QUESTION 17
Read the conclusion. Choose the word in brackets which fits best
16. In conclusion, while regular users of the delightful weed may see it as harmless and just another fun way to have a high, the truth is that marijuana does come with a wide range of physical and emotional disturbances. 17. Among these are cancer, lack of motivation which could lead to a person not fulfilling their true potential, and mental illnesses
like
(therefore/for example/like) schizophrenia. 18.
Thus
, (Thus/However/In addition) it is then wise to refrain
from
(for/from/of/about/in) the seemingly pleasant effect of the drug
and
(and/or/so/but) to find other
ways
(way/ways) of having fun because marijuana does have very negative effects, especially when used
over
(on/over/under/in) a long period of time.
Reference list
Els, D. 2016. The devastating effect of the “funky” weed. Cape Town: Tafelberg.
3 points
QUESTION 18
Where is the roadmap (ideas which were discussed) repeated (in different words)?
19
16
18
17
0.5 points
QUESTION 19
Where is the thesis statement repeated (in different words)?
18
17
15
16
0.5 points
QUESTION 20
Where would you find an interesting closing thought?
15
16
17
18
0.5 points
QUESTION 21
What is the most important part of an article/essay?
Concluding sentences
Supporting sentences
Topic sentences
Thesis statement
Roadmap (main ideas)
0.5 points
QUESTION 22
What is a thesis statement? (Choose the answers which apply).
The topic combined with the perspective taken
The opinion of the author on a specific topic
Two ideas which will be discussed
An introduction in an essay
1 points
QUESTION 23
When you write a reference for your article which formula do you follow:
Author. Date. Title. City. Publisher.
Author. Title. Date. Publisher: City.
Author. Date. Title. City: Publisher.
Author. Title. Date. City. Publisher.
0.5 points
QUESTION 24
When you cite, or paraphrase within your article which formula do you follow if the reference is at the end of the sentence:
(Author, page number: date)
(Author, date: page number)
(Author, page number: date)
(Author, page number; date)
0.5 points
QUESTION 25
When you cite, or paraphrase within your article which formula do you follow if the reference is at the beginning of the sentence:
Author (date: page number)
(Author, page number: date)
Author (page number: date)
Author (page number; date)
0.5 points
QUESTION 26
Why should you reference other people’s ideas? (Choose the answers that apply)
It is better to put other people’s ideas into your own words.
Ideas can actually be the same.
It is not actually a problem.
To prevent stealing other people’s work.
To prevent plagiarism.
1 points
QUESTION 27
Match up vocabulary: look at these words and decide on synonyms/definitions according to the context they appear in
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Cannabis
-
Occasional
-
Schizophrenia
-
In addition
-
Physical
-
Psychological
-
Harmless
-
Demonstrate
-
Contrary
-
Hallucination
-
Delusions
-
Symptoms
-
Motivation
-
Lethargy
-
Refrain
-
Pleasant
-
High
A.
marijuana
B.
enjoyable
C.
sometimes
D.
Furthermore
E.
stop
F.
purpose
G.
laziness
H.
intoxicated
I.
of the body
J.
misbeliefs
K.
indications of ill-health
L.
show
M.
safe
N.
a mental disorder categorized by hallucinations
O.
of the mind
P.
illusion
Q.
disagreeing
Cannabis: A. marijuana
-
Occasional: C. sometimes
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Schizophrenia: N. a mental disorder categorized by hallucinations
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In addition: D. Furthermore
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Physical: I. of the body
-
Psychological: O. of the mind
-
Harmless: M. safe
-
Demonstrate: L. show
-
Contrary: Q. disagreeing
-
Hallucination: P. illusion
-
Delusions: J. misbeliefs
-
Symptoms: K. indications of ill-health
-
Motivation: F. purpose
-
Lethargy: G. laziness
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Refrain: E. stop
-
Pleasant: B. enjoyable
-
High: H. intoxicated
QUESTION 1: The word "is" fits best in this sentence.
QUESTION 2: Sentence 4 is the roadmap.
QUESTION 3: Sentence 2 is the background information.
QUESTION 4: Sentence 3 is the thesis statement.
QUESTION 5: The supporting ideas of the article are:
- Marijuana can cause physical problems.
- Marijuana can cause psychological problems.
- Marijuana has negative consequences.
QUESTION 6: The main idea of the entire article is:
- Marijuana can cause physical problems.
- Marijuana can cause psychological problems.
- Marijuana has negative consequences.
QUESTION 7: The two ideas mentioned in the roadmap will eventually become body paragraphs.
QUESTION 8: The thesis statement and roadmap will also be present in the introduction and conclusion.
QUESTION 9: A good word to replace "placid" could be "mild."
QUESTION 10: The correct order for the second body paragraph is: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
QUESTION 11: The supporting sentences are: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
QUESTION 12: The topic sentence is sentence 8.
QUESTION 13: The topic sentence contains a brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about.
QUESTION 14: The concluding sentence contains a brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about.
QUESTION 15: Supporting sentences contain the arguments, examples, and support for each paragraph.
QUESTION 16: The correct order for the second body paragraph is: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 10, 9, 11.
QUESTION 17: Sentences 6, 7, and 8 are the supporting sentences.
QUESTION 18: The roadmap is repeated in sentence 19.
QUESTION 19: The thesis statement is repeated in sentence 16.
QUESTION 20: An interesting closing thought can be found in sentence 18.
QUESTION 21: The most important part of an article/essay is the thesis statement.
QUESTION 22: A thesis statement is the topic combined with the perspective taken.
QUESTION 23: The formula for a reference is: Author. Date. Title. City: Publisher.
QUESTION 24: When citing or paraphrasing within your article, the formula for the reference is: (Author, page number: date).
QUESTION 25: When citing or paraphrasing within your article, the formula for the reference is: Author (page number: date).
QUESTION 26: You should reference other people's ideas to prevent plagiarism and to give credit to the original author.
QUESTION 27:
- Cannabis: A
- Occasional: C
- Schizophrenia: N
- In addition: D
- Physical: I
- Psychological: O
- Harmless: M
- Demonstrate: L
- Contrary: Q
- Hallucination: P
- Delusions: J
- Symptoms: K
- Motivation: F
- Lethargy: G
- Refrain: E
- Pleasant: B
- High: H