Multiple Choice Test Questions
Parts of an Essay
Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Short Response
100
Correctly punctuate this sentence using quotation marks: Zack just smiled, so I said, _ Sure, that would be great, _ though I was still thinking _ about the movie studios. _
Zack just smiled, so I said, "Sure, that would be great," though I was still thinking _about the movie studios._
100
focuses the essay, expresses the writer's position in an argument, or explains the purpose of the essay, and is usually found in the first paragraph
What is a Thesis Statement
100
Expresses an author's attitude toward the subject.
What is Tone
100
Writing to influence the reader or listener to believe or do as the author or speaker suggests.
What is Persuasive Writing
100
Is this prompt asking you to write an Expository or a Persuasive essay? How can you tell? Some people believe owning a pet is important, while others do not. Using specific details and examples to support your position, argue for or against owning a pet.
Persuasive; "Support your position" and "argue for or against"
200
Although the potato chip began as an accident it is now one of America's most popular snack foods. How "accident it is" correctly written? Identify the Independent and Dependent clauses.
accident, it is Independent: it is now one of America's most popular snack foods. Dependent (Introductory Element): Although the potato chip began as an accident,
200
A sentence, most often appearing at the beginning of a paragraph, that announces the paragraph's idea and often unites it with the work's thesis.
What is a Topic Sentence
200
discusses information originally presented somewhere else.
What is a Secondary Source
200
An original document or a firsthand or eyewitness account of an event.
What is a Primary Source
200
Is this prompt asking you to write an Expository or a Persuasive essay? How can you tell? Write about someone who has shared wisdom and experience with you. Explain why it is important to learn from the experience of others. Include specific details and examples in your response.
Expository; "Explain"
300
The Coconut Palm: Sandra's teacher asks the class to write a report about how a plant can be useful. Sandra decides to write about the coconut palm tree. Sandra reads an online article about the coconut palm tree. Which of these best indicate the article is valid? A) The article contains detailed charts and graphs. B) The article is located on a university website. C) The article is updated frequently by users. D) The article includes links to other websites.
B) The article is located on a university website.
300
A word or phrase that helps the flow, unity, or clarity of from one word, phrase, clause, sentence or paragraph to another.
What is a Transition
300
The form of an adjective or adverb that shows which thing has that quality above or below the level of the others. GIVE AN EXAMPLE.
What is a Superlative.
300
The form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things. GIVE AN EXAMPLE.
What is a Comparative
300
Is this prompt asking you to write an Expository or a Persuasive essay? Identify your audience in this prompt: Many schools have partnerships with local companies and organizations that allow students to explore certain professions. Write a letter to the manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue. Convince the employer to allow you to visit. Include details about why you chose that workplace and the specific job.
Persuasive; The manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue.
400
Correctly punctuate this sentence using commas AND identify the Independent and Dependent Clause: Finally, the "water_" a clear liquid_ that pours out of the hollow center_ of a coconut_ is itself_ a delicious_ indulgence.
Finally, the "water," a clear liquid_ that pours out of the hollow center_ of a coconut, is itself_ a delicious_ indulgence. Independent: Finally, the "water" is itself a delicious indulgence. Dependent: A clear liquid that pours out of the hollow center of a coconut.
400
using descriptive details and examples within a sentence to give detail and depth to an idea, or from paragraph to paragraph chronologically
What is Elaboration
400
List each step of the writing process.
1) Planning 2) Drafting 3) Revising 4) Proofreading 5) Editing 6) Publishing
400
A word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word.
What is a Preposition
400
What are five ways you can hook an audience? Where does a hook belong in an essay?
1) Ask a question 2) Make a strong statement 3) Make an exaggeration 4) Use a famous quote 5) Tell a story (anecdote)
500
Which correction should be made to this sentence? The shells burn easily, a characteristic that makes it a popular source of fuel.
Change "it" to "them" "it" is acting as a pronoun for subject "shells"
500
Create an outline of a 5 paragraph essay.
Intro: 1) Hook 2) Overview 3) Thesis Statement Body: 1) Transition 2) Topic Sentence 3) Specific Detail/Example 4) Elaboration Conclusion: 1) (Transition) Restate Topic 2) 3 Reasons 3) Make a Connection
500
List 3 of the 7 Revising Procedures
1) rereading 2) reflecting 3) rethinking 4) rewriting 5) including vivid vocabulary 6) combining sentences for variety and rhythm 7) providing transitions between ideas and paragraphs
500
List the 3 Narrative Techniques
1) dialogue 2) description 3) pacing to develop experiences or characters
500
List each step of the UNPACK strategy.
Underline key words or phrases Number each part of the prompt Plan your organizational strategy Answer the prompt (write your thesis) Check off parts of the prompt as you answer them Know you've done your best by checking for COLA
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