Final-Term Test

EDITING

Instructor: Ahmad Bukhori Muslim, Ph.D.

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English Language and Literature Program

English Education Department
Faculty of Languages and Literature Education
UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA
December 2022

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SECTION 1
For each question, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D)!
(30 points)
1. Identify the sentence that uses correct
capitalization.
a. Shaq O’Neill and Robyn toured asia.
b. Shaq o’Neill and Robyn toured Asia.
c. Shaq O’Neill and Robyn toured Asia.
d. Shaq O’Neill and robyn toured Asia.
2. Choose the best conjunction to combine
this sentence pair.
We can fly to Banda Aceh. We can drive.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. because
3. Identify the sentence that uses correct
capitalization.
a. We plan to go to Bandung, West Java
to speak to Governor Ridwan Kamil.
b. We plan to go to Bandung, west Java
to speak to Governor Ridwan Kamil.
c. We plan to go to Bandung, West Java
to speak to governor Ridwan Kamil.
d. We plan to go to bandung, West Java
to speak to Governor Ridwan Kamil.
4. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. Fixed the car.
b. Spoke at a rally.
c. Because you are always on time.
d. Eha cooks the rice.
5. Identify the type of order used in the
following paragraph.
The carnival had so many interesting
sights. We, first, went to the Haunted
Mansion. Then, we tried to win a prize on
the midway. Finally, we rode the Ferris
wheel while the sun was setting. After
dark, we watched the fireworks from the
dock.
a. order of importance
b. chronological order
c. spatial order
d. order of familiarity
11. Which of the following sentences uses
active voice?
a. Several blocks were used by the
children to make the tower.
b. The children used several blocks to
make the tower.
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6. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. Happily they, all ate pan cake.
b. Happily, they all ate pan cake.
c. Happily they all, ate pan cake.
d. Happily they all ate pan cake.
7. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. we are meeting Mr. Ahmad Bukhori on
Mon. at 8:25 A.M.
b. We are meeting Mr. Ahmad Bukhori on
Mon at 8:25 A.M.
c. We are meeting Mr. Ahmad Bukhori on
Mon. at 8:25 AM.
d. We are meeting Mr. Ahmad Bukhori on
Mon. at 8:25 A.M.
8. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. When the sun reflects off the water, it
shines in my eyes, too.
b. When the sun reflects off the water, it
shines in my eyes too.
c. When the sun, reflects off the water, it
shines in my eyes too.
d. When the sun reflects off the water it
shines in my eyes, too.
9. Identify the correct words for the blanks in
the following sentences.
We have our mid-winter _____ starting next
____
a. brake, weak
b. break, weak.
c. break, week
d. brake, week
10. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. The sixty-three-year-old mobile uses
twenty-four three-ounce weights.
b. The sixty-three year old mobile uses
twenty-four three-ounce weights.
c. The sixty three year old mobile uses
twenty-four three-ounce weights.
d. The sixty-three-year-old mobile uses
twenty four three ounce weights.
16. Which of the underlined and bold words in
the following sentence is a transition word?
While the sun was still out, our group made
it to the campsite; meanwhile, Horita’s
group hiked to the top of the ridge.
a. while
b. still
 c. To make the tower, several blocks
were used.
d. The tower mas made using several
blocks.
12. Identify the purpose of the composition
with the following title:
“Drug dealers should be sentenced to
death”
a. persuasive
b. expository
c. narrative
d. descriptive
13. Which of the underlined and bold words
in the following sentence is an
unnecessary qualifier?
We are not quite sure if the guitar is out
of tune or if it is the piano.
a. not
b. quite
c. out
d. or
14. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. The vocalist asked, “have you heard,
‘Love at first sight’”?
b. The vocalist asked, “Have you heard,
‘love at first sight’”?
c. The vocalist asked, “Have you heard,
“Love at first sight””?
d. The vocalist asked, “Have you heard,
‘Love at first sight’”?
15. Identify the sentence that uses correct
capitalization.
a. Our whole family will travel to Boston
this Summer to watch the U.S.
Nationals.
b. Our whole family will travel to Boston
this summer to watch the U.S.
nationals.
c. Our whole family will travel to Boston
this summer to watch the U.S.
Nationals.
d. Our whole family will travel to boston
this summer to watch the U.S.
nationals.
21. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. Mohammad Hatta, a visionary
founding father, is an important figure
in Indonesia’s history.
b. Mohammad Hatta a visionary
founding father, is an important figure
in Indonesia’s history.
c. Mohammad Hatta, a visionary
founding father is an important figure
in Indonesia’s history.
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c. meanwhile
d. hiked
17. Identify the italicized phrase in the
following sentence.
Acting like it did not matter, Michele sat in
another seat.
a. gerund phrase
b. infinitive phrase
c. appositive phrase
d. participial phrase
18. Identify the correct words for the blanks in
the following sentences.
We were _____ with the salad ____
a. through, already
b. through, all ready
c. threw, all ready
d. threw, already
19. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. The lunch satay in Padang, Indonesia, can
be very hot and spicy.
b. The lunch satay in Padang, Indonesia can
be very hot and spicy.
c. The lunch satay in Padang, Indonesia can
be very hot, and spicy.
d. The lunch satay, in Padang, Indonesia can
be very hot and spicy.
20. Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctly?
a. With the zookeepers help, it’s time for
the tiger to have its meal.
b. With the zookeeper’s help, its time for
the tiger to have its meal.
c. With the zookeeper’s help it’s time for
the tiger to have its meal.
d. With the zookeeper’s help, it’s time for
the tiger to have it’s meal.
26. Which of the following sentence does not
use informal language?
a. It doesn’t seem like the water tower is
humongous.
b. Later in the set, the band really started
jammin’.
c. He built the bed in woodshop class three
years ago.
d. We were hamstrung because the other
members of the group were unprepared.
 d. Mohammad Hatta a visionary
founding father, is an important figure
in Indonesia’s history.
22. Which of the following sentences uses the
passive voice?
a. He will return the book tomorrow.
b. The novel is about a city girl who is
adopted by a farm couple.
c. Chayra grew up in a country.
d. What she learns on the farm changes
her forever.
23. Identify the sentence that uses
capitalization correctly.
a. Last saturday, it was my birthday, so
we went to Ma Uneh Restraurant to
celebrate.
b. Last Saturday, it was my birthday, so
we went to Ma Uneh restraurant to
celebrate.
c. Last Saturday, it was my birthday, so
we went to Ma uneh Restraurant to
celebrate.
d. Last Saturday, it was my birthday, so
we went to Ma Uneh Restraurant to
celebrate.
24. The following sentence pair can be
revised into a one better sentence. Choose
the sentence that is best revision.
The clown is funny. The clown is in the
car.
a. The clown is in the car, and the clown
is funny.
b. The clown is funny and is in the car.
c. The clown in the car is funny.
d. In the car, the clown there is funny.
25. Which of the following sentences is
correctly punctuated?
a. In the marina, sail boats, motor boats,
and fishing boats are moored.
b. In the marina sail boats, motor boats,
and fishing boats are moored.
c. In the marina, sail boats, motor boats,
and fishing boats, are moored.
d. In the marina, sail boats motor boats
and fishing boats are moored.
27. Choose the sentence that begins with a
phrase modifier.
a. In all parts of Indonesia, the culture is
fantastic.
b. We made cookies all day.
c. Am I the only student who carries lunch
box to campus?
d. Walada drank his coffee with cream,
sugar, and one cube of ice.
28. Which of the following sentences is
correctly punctuated?
a. Over the bridge. The wind is strong.
b. The apple pie tasted good, so we each
ordered a second piece.
c. The television show, starred Erik Carlton.
d. Blue. My favorite color.
29. Which of the underlined and bold words in
the following sentence could be edited
without changing the meaning?
Many people think love is a basic and
fundamental human need.
a. many
b. think
c. basic and
d. human need
30. Which of the underlined and bold words in
the following paragraph is a transition
word?
The bicycle race takes place annually in
Java, Indonesia. The riders have to prepare
by training in high altitudes, riding in the
heat, and, finally, practicing together as a
team. If they do not communicate well with
each other, their chances of winning are
slim.
a. annually
b. finally
c. if
d. well

SECTION 2
Differentiate each of the following word pairs in meaningful sentences.
(20 points)
1. hear/here 6. principal/principle
2. except/accept 7. you’re/your
3. affect/effect 8. rise/raise
4. then/than 9. quite/quiet
5. whether/weather 10. beside/besides
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SECTION 3
Write a meaningful sentence for each of the following requirements.
(20 points)
1. Participial phrase 6. Passive sentence
2. Infinitive phrase 7. Colons
3. Appositive phrase 8. Semicolons
4. Gerund phrase 9. Quotation marks
5. Active sentence 10. Comma

SECTION 4
Edit and rewrite the following sentences to be correct and effective.
Each number has 3 (three) mistakes to edit.
(30 points)
1. To gain internationally recognition, higher education institutions (HEIs)
worldwide including those in ASEAN country like Indonesia and Thailand offers
English Medium Instruction (EMI).
2. The purpose of these internationalization are to increase international admision.
3. Despite this increasing growing trend, how students at ASEAN countryes as the
stakeholders view it’s use to support their professional development is still
understudy.
4. this qualitative study aims to uncovering the English competence of higher
education students in Indonesia, Malaysia or Thailand.
5. These studetns were involve in ASEAN International Mobile for Students
(AIMS).
6. Data were generated from classroom observations, questions, and semi-structured
interviews which involving 27 purposely selected students from International
University Programs (IUPs) organize by an Indonesian HEI.
7. Using Common English Framework Riference (CEFR) to equalize the score of
language competence, the study find that the English competence of participating
students is difference from one to another.
8. Within these variety, students shows positive perception toward the practice of
EMI.
9. Students believes that EMI can increase his English language proficiency,
professional development; and worldwide opportunities.
10. The study also identifies challenges in EMI practice and recommend ways by
which Indonesian universities improve their English-medicated classrooms to
increase international recognitoin.

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