Instructions: Identify the paragraph elements below with the correct letters shown in front of each sentence of the following paragraph. (items 6-10)
(A) In the world of track and field, there are three different types of runners: sprinters, middle- distance, and distance runners. (B) The first type of runners, the printers, runs the shortest distances, and the races may only last a few seconds. (C) Sprinters are generally characterized by fast, explosive muscles. (D) These runners are typically extremely muscular. (E)The second type of runners, the middle- distance runner, runs longer races, such as the quarter-mile dash or the 800-meter run. (F) A good middle-distance runner must be versatile; he or she must possess a combination of speed and endurance. (G) The final type of runner is the distance runner. (H) He or she typically runs races that are from 1,600 to 10,000 meters long and has a thin, lean muscle tone. (I) Distance runners need to be mentally strong so that they can put forth their best performance over the long duration of the race. (J) In conclusion, because of the variations, almost anyone can fit into one of the three running categories.
6. Topic sentence: ______________(A)___________________
7. Major Detail Sentence 1: ____________________________
8. Major Detail Sentence 2: ____________________________
9. Major Detail Sentence 3: ____________________________
10. Concluding Sentence: ______________________________
Part II - Sentence problem correction
Instructions: Write a type of sentence problems (fragment (frag), run-on (RO), comma splice (CS)) in the space next to each number and correct each sentence in the form of compound or complex sentence only on the provided space. A simple sentence will not be graded.
___CS___1. Canada is my favorite country, I plan to visit it next Christmas.
Correct sentence:
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________2. You come with an open mind and widely open eyes it is easy to see how amazing Africa can be.
Correct sentence:
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________3. Your words will carry to the opposite side. If you talk close to the wall of the Secret Gallery.
Correct sentence:
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Part III – Paragraph writing (20 points, converted to 15 marks)
Instructions: Choose ONE of the topics provided on the answer sheet and write a descriptive paragraph within 100-150 words.
Noted: Students will receive a paragraph outline sheet for organizing their ideas; however, the outline will not be graded. Their paragraphs will be scored by using a paragraph writing rubric on page 119 of the English 1 book.
A suggested word list for the midterm exam review: