English Composition I
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ASSIGNMENT 08
EN120 English Composition I
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
For Questions 1-5, select the appropriate words for the sentence. (7 points each)
1. Although the Smiths had (already, all ready) eaten dinner, they (aloud, allowed) Johnnie to prepare his plate at the stove and join them at the table.
2. Sarah (choose, chose) to go on the field trip to Atlanta and was nearly (busting, bursting) with energy as she boarded the bus.
3. I believe the paper napkins will (affect, effect) the color scheme you selected for the wedding (regardless, irregardless) of what Ms. Compton says.
4. We shall (precede, proceed) with the bake sale, and all (proceeds, proceed) will go to the Children’s Mission.
5. “(Can, May) I attend the party with Bert?” I asked Dad. “I (no, know) he’s not (your, you’re) favorite person.”
For questions, 6-10, select the correct word for each of the following sentences. (7 points each)
6. People can often work (to, two, too) much, which leads to burnout.
7. (Your, You’re) understanding of this novel is so (thorough, through, though).
8. He (sat, set) the plant on the windowsill so that it could take advantage of the pretty (weather, whether).
9. Blake didn’t (no, know) if he (passed, past) his exam.
10. You must (accept, except) the fact that his (been, being) here (effects, affects) you greatly.
11. In a paragraph, define “plagiarism” (10
points)
, and discuss two (2) ways to avoid plagiarism in your writing (10 points each). (Possible total of 30 points for #11)
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
EN120 English Composition I: Assignment 08
CATEGORYExemplaryProficientSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
35 points28 points21 points14 points7 points
Correct answers
were
provided for each of
the 5
questions.
Correct answers were
provided for 4
questions.
Correct answers
were provided for 3
questions.
Correct answers
were provided for 2
questions.
Correct answers
were provided for 1
question.
35 points28 points21 points14 points7 points
Correct answers were
provided for each of
the 5 questions.
Correct answers were
provided for 4
questions.
Correct answers
were provided for 3
questions.
Correct answers
were provided for 2
questions.
Correct answers
were provided for 1
question.
5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point
The response is
clearly
written and
well-
organized.
The response is mostly
clearly written and
well-organized.
The response is
partially clearly
written and well-
organized.
The response is
partially clearly
written and
partially well-
organized.
The response is not
clearly written and
not well-organized.
5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point
The response is clearly
written and well-
organized.
The response is mostly
clearly written and
well-organized.
The response is
partially clearly
written and well-
organized.
The response is
partially clearly
written and
partially well-
organized.
The response is not
clearly written and
not well-organized.
5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point
The response is clearly
written and well-
organized.
The response is mostly
clearly written and
well-organized.
The response is
partially clearly
written and well-
organized.
The response is
partially clearly
written and
partially well-
organized.
The response is not
clearly written and
not well-organized.
15 points12 points8 points5 points0 points
Student makes
no
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Student makes 1
grammatical or
spelling error.
Student makes 2
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Student makes 2-3
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Student makes
more than 3
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Avoiding
Plagiarism 1 (5
points)
Avoiding
Plagiarism 2 (5
points)
Grammar and
Mechanics (15
points)
Questions 1-5
(35 points)
Define
Plagiarism (5
points)
Questions 6-10
(35 points)