Writing & Vocabulary
Spelling
Commas
Fragments, Run-Ons,& Complete Sentences
Readings
100

How many paragraphs does a typical essay have? What are the names of those paragraphs and how much of each?

5 paragraphs. 1 introduction, 3 body, and 1 conclusion.

100

Is this spelled correctly?

responsible

This word is spelled correctly. 

100

Where should the comma(s) be?

The food was delicious but it's too expensive.

The food was delicious, but it's too expensive.

100

Fragment, run-on, or complete sentence? 

I would love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.

Run-on. 

I would love to write papers. I would write one every day if I had the time. 

100

What is the name of the man our research question is focused on?

Francis Cabot Lowell.

200

You must fully understand this before writing your essay.

The essay prompt.

200

Is this spelled correctly?

indubidably

No. It should be spelled "indubitably".

200

Where should the comma(s) be?

Layla has a shiny new car.

Layla has a shiny, new car. 

200

Fragment, run-on, or complete sentence?

Tasnim has fifty books on her bookshelf, a lot of them are written by the same author. 

Run on (comma splice).

Tasnim has fifty books on her bookshelf. A lot of them are written by the same author.

200

In which country did the Rana Plaza tragedy take place?

Bangladesh.

300
Which vocabulary word fits best in the sentence?


We had to take serious _______ to avoid any consequences.

We had to take serious precautions to avoid any consequences.

300

Listen for the word.

inundate

300

Where should the comma(s) be?

Lynah was born on July 14 2010 in Seattle Washington United States.

Lynah was born on July 14, 2010 in Seattle, Washington, United States.

300

Fragment, run-on, or complete sentence?

I would absolutely love to go shopping with you; however, I don't know if I have the money or time to go.

This is a complete sentence.

300

What are the names of the two readings we finished so far?

"The Real Cost of Cheap Fashion" & "Mills in Massachusetts: A Changing America".

400

What tip did I give regarding writing your rough draft and why?

Write your rough draft as if it is your final. That way you will make the most of the feedback and criteria given to you on your essay. This also helps you further develop and strengthen your writing skills more efficiently. 

400

Listen for the word. 

philanthropist

400

Where should the comma(s) be?

Because Areefah loves zombies she decided to buy books on them.

Because Areefah loves zombies, she decided to buy books on them.

400

Fragment, run-on, or complete sentence?

The doctors, who were using peer-reviewed research articles that contributed to the body of knowledge in their fields, which was obstetrics.

Fragment. Missing a predicate or action.

400

Name two of the four countries where clothes are mostly made in poor working conditions. 

Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, and Indonesia.

500

List two vocabulary words and each them properly in a sentence. 

Teacher's discretion.

500

Listen for the word.

conscientious

500

Where should the comma(s) be?

"I want to order a pizza" demanded Fatoumata "and French fries a burger and a milkshake too!" 

"I want to order a pizza," demanded Fatoumata, "and French fries, a burger, and a milkshake, too!"

500

The drug has some mild side effects. For example, sneezing, eye irritation, and coughing. 

Fragment. 

500

BONUS: What were the materials listed on the shirt tag in the comic we analyzed? 

Hint: 60%, 20%, 20%

60% Cotton, 20% Blood, 20% Sweat

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