Writing 200 -- Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE)

The two-hour examination will consist of three parts--A, B, and C, each part being of equal value.

Part A could involve any of the following: identifying, editing, correcting or explaining basic elements of sentence structure and errors or inadequacies in usage as outlined in this table--

Test Topics for Part A in Usage and Basic Elements of Sentence Structure

(You may refer to the Quick Link menu in Western Grammar On-line for help with these topics)

Section numbers refer to the Bedford Handbook--the textbook for Writing 101F/G Usage:
Topic	Topic	Topic
9 parallelism 11 mixed construction 12 dangling modifier 12 misplaced modifier 13 shift 19 sentence fragment 20 run-on sentence 21 subject-verb agreement	22 pronoun-antecedent agreement 23 pronoun reference 24 pronoun case 24 pronoun case 25 case of who/whom 26 adjectives and adverbs 26 double negative 27 verbs: irregular	27 verbs: lie/lay 27 ed ending 28 verb tense 32 comma 33 colon (misuse of) 36 apostrophe
Section numbers refer to the Bedford Handbook--the textbook for Writing 101F/G Basic Elements of Sentence Structure:
57 nouns pronouns verbs adjectives and adverbs subjects	58 objects and complements 59 prepositional phrases subordinate clauses verbal phrases	60 sentence types-- simple compound complex compound-complex

Typically, Part A might ask multiple choice questions or offer sentences for correction
involving any of these topics.

Part B will involve sentences or prose passages, questions on which willassess the comprehension
of ideas, errors or inadequacies, including the possibility of re-writing or summarizing the material in |a manner appropriate to an alternative audience or reader (see a sample Summary).

Part C will involve the writing of an essay on one of a choice of topics presented. The essay will be assessed on the basis of relative strengths or weaknesses in categories such as the following:

Ideas and development	Vocabulary	Organization, unity and coherence
Sentence structure and variety	Grammar and usage	Capitalization and punctuation

Parts A, B and C will be of equal value and equal time. A grade of SAT (Satisfactory) must be achieved in
the examination. SAT in Writing 200 will be recorded on the transcript. A FAIL will not be recorded and
a student may sit the Writing 200 examination without restriction until SAT is achieved.

For further information, contact the office of the Coordinator of the Writing Program, UC 80.

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