Claims
Evidence
Reasoning
Vocabulary/Grammar
Wild Card Trivia (Music Edition)
100
True or False:
Claims start out with "I think that..." or "In my opinion..."
FALSE!!!!!!!
100
"Before you believe a shocking headline, you should scrutinize it by looking closely at the author, the date, and the sources used." What does scrutinize mean?
- A) Share quickly
- B) Examine very carefully
- C) Delete immediately
- D) Ignore completely
B) Examine very carefully
100
Who composed the music for the movie “The Lion King”?
Elton John
200
Which is an example of a strong claim?
A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.
B) Social media was first invented in 1997, and currently millions of people use social media every day which leads to anxiety, wasted time, and cyberbullying.
C) In this essay I will prove that social media use should be limited.
A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.
200
Which evidence best supports the claim: "Technology has made people less patient."
- A. "The first iPhone was released in 2007."
- B. "Many people enjoy watching short videos online."
- C. "If a website takes more than three seconds to load, 50% of users will click away, demanding instant information."
- D. "Technology includes computers, phones, and tablets."
- C. "If a website takes more than three seconds to load, 50% of users will click away, demanding instant information."
200
Evidence: "The 1969 moon landing was a major human achievement." Which option provides the best reasoning?
A) The event was broadcast live on television to millions of people.
B) This took a lot of work and proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
C) The moon landing happened in the late 60s.
D) The mission was called Apollo 11 and launched from Florida.
B) It took a lot of work and proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
200
What is wrong with the sentence below?
After dusting the bookshelf and wiping the tables down.
It is a fragment.
200
Which Broadway musical is known for the song “Defying Gravity”?
Wicked
300
300
The drought in Northern India was unprecedented, so the people were not prepared. What is the meaning of "unprecedented"?
- a) Something that happens all the time
- b) Something that has never happened before
- c) Predicted and anticipated
- d) Challenging to deal with
- b) Something that has never happened before
300
This New Jersey legend wrote anthems such as "Born to Run," and "Badlands," and "Thunder Road." He is also famous for performing marathon concerts often eclipsing three hours in length.
Bruce Springsteen
400
Find all the mistakes in the passage, including a run-on, a fragment, and a possessive noun error:
(1) Lily accepted her friend's invitation to the BBQ. (2) Spent all day making her famous potato salad. (3) On her way over to the BBQ her car got flat tire she spun out and stuff flew all over the place. (4) She was upset for a minute, but then fixed the tire and made it to her friend's house. (5) Lilys' potato salad was a hit with everyone at the party.
(2) Spent all day making her famous potato salad. = FRAGMENT
(3) On her way over to the BBQ her car got flat tire she spun out and stuff flew all over the place. = RUN-ON
(5) Lilys' = POSSESSIVE NOUN ERROR, should be Lily's
400
In March 2024, Beyoncé released a record-breaking album that blended country-pop and Americana. What was it called?
Cowboy Carter
500
An essay argues that "Reading fiction helps build empathy." Which evidence is most relevant?
A) Fiction books are often longer and more descriptive than non-fiction books.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
C) Many libraries offer "Reading Challenges" for teenagers during the summer.
D) Famous authors often use metaphors to describe the settings of their stories.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
500
This Minnesota musician had many hits in the 80s including "Purple Rain."
Prince