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What is the difference between mature writing and immature writing? (5 points)
a
Immature writing is longer than mature writing because of descriptions.
b
Immature writing uses more descriptive phrases, but a simple vocabulary.
c
Mature writing uses a broader vocabulary and more descriptive phrases.
d
Mature writing is older than immature writing in terms of publication.
Question 2 (5 points)
(LC)
Which of the following might you use a thesaurus to find?
(5 points)
a
A synonym for the word sad
b
The definition of the word industrious
c
A description of the English language
d
The definition of the word theatre
Question 3 (5 points)
(LC)
Which of the following is the main way a dictionary can help improve the maturity of your writing?
(5 points)
a
It can offer suggestions for synonyms and antonyms.
b
It can teach the meaning of words and their roots.
c
It can make selections regarding the best words.
d
It can provide research to explain prepositional phrases.
Question 4 (5 points)
(LC)Match the sentence to its correct label. (5 points)
Column A
1.
She played video games all day long without stopping.:

She played video games all day long without stopping.

2.
Without ceasing, she gripped her controller in her hands and dominated her video games all day long.:

Without ceasing, she gripped her controller in her hands and dominated her video games all day long.
3.
For what had the quality of time interminable, she toiled merrily at her digital amusement.:

For what had the quality of time interminable, she toiled merrily at her digital amusement.
Column B
a.
Immature Writing
b.
Overuse of Thesaurus
c.
Mature Writing
Question 5 (5 points)
(LC)Match the sentence to its correct label. (5 points)
Column A
1.
He is the best cook in town, and I love to have dinner at their place!:

He is the best cook in town, and I love to have dinner at their place!

2.
Because he has unrivaled skills in the kitchen, there is nowhere I would rather consume my food than their dinner table.:

Because he has unrivaled skills in the kitchen, there is nowhere I would rather consume my food than their dinner table.
3.
The sustenance he concocts in the scullery is beyond compare, and I want to ingest no other nourishment than that which he provides.:

The sustenance he concocts in the scullery is beyond compare, and I want to ingest no other nourishment than that which he provides.
Column B
a.
Immature Writing
b.
Overuse of Thesaurus
c.
Mature Writing
Question 6 (5 points)
(LC)
Consider this sentence:
The computer was broken.
Which of the following shows a correct use of a thesaurus?
(5 points)
a
The computer was defective.
b
The computer was fasten.
c
The computer was transgress.
d
The computer was diminish.
Question 7 (10 points)
(LC)
Notice the repeated use of commonly used words in the paragraph below. Use a thesaurus to improve the maturity of the writing by replacing five words in bold. Rewrite the paragraphs. Use proper spelling and grammar.
Last summer I read a book that I really liked. It was the first time I have ever liked a book that much. The book was about a man who had been shipwrecked on a deserted island. It was a good story, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good story.
(10 points)
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Question 8 (10 points)
(LC)
Notice the repeated use of commonly used words in the paragraph below. Use a thesaurus to improve the maturity of the writing by replacing five words in bold. Rewrite the paragraphs. Use proper spelling and grammar.
Pet ownership can be fun, but it can also be a big responsibility. With each type of pet comes a different responsibility. Some pets have fun while taking walks, while others like swimming in water. If you understand your pet, you can have fun for many years to come.
(10 points)
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