Hook and thesis statement
What is Introduction
Dan likes to race his car fast, [and/or/but] he should think about safety.
,but
Choose the correct answer to combine the sentences.
My boyfriend gave me flowers_______ they were dead.
answer choices
; however
however
; however,
; however,
Read the following sentence:
After shattering through the thick plates of glass I began to attempt to rise back up to my feet, sharp pain seared through all of my limbs, causing me to wince in pain with each careful step I took.
What does the word seared most likely mean?
answer choices
to wound
to join
to cause a burning sensation
to grill quickly
to cause a burning sensation
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?
answer choices
She lost her first game.
Her head was hanging down.
She walked down the street.
Her head was hanging down.
Includes a topic sentence, 2 concrete details, commentary, concluding sentence
What is body paragraph 1 and 2
Place a comma in the correct spot in this sentence: I offered to help her down the ladder but she refused my offer.
I offered to help her down the ladder, but she refused my offer.
Choose the correct answer to combine the sentences.
My brother is cleaning the bathroom_______ I am doing the dishes.
answer choices
; therefore,
; meanwhile,
; otherwise,
; meanwhile,
Read the following:
Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!
What is the best meaning of the word aghast?
answer choices
shocked
not surprised
bored
interested
Shocked
"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."
What chore does Michael hate?
answer choices
Folding the laundry
Cleaning his room
Doing the dishes
Taking out the garbage
Taking out the garbage
Restates the thesis statement and has a commentary sentence
What is conclusion
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?:
You should study for the test is a big part of your English grade.
You should study, for the test is a big part of your English grade.
Choose the correct answer to combine the sentences.
I patched up the hole in my bike tire________ I wouldn't have been able to ride to my friends house.
answer choices
; otherwise,
; meanwhile,
; also,
; otherwise,
Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.
What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?
answer choices
eager
unwilling
fearful
afraid
Unwilling
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:
answer choices
Sheepdogs are not very smart.
There are many breeds of dogs.
Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.
What is the correct order of an ECR?
Introduction, B1, B2, Conclusion
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
You are a new student, [and/so/but] you will have to learn our class routines.
You are a new student, so you will have to learn our class routines.
Choose the correct answer to combine the sentences.
Julian has to study for a test_______ he cannot come to the park with us.
answer choices
therefore
; therefore,
; however,
; therefore,
here was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.
What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?
answer choices
chaos
calm
shouting
quiet
Chaos
To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.
Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?
answer choices
Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much-needed program."
In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.
Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.
In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.
Which part of the ECR contains cited evidence?
B1 and B2
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
Do all of your homework, [and/for/or] you will fall behind.
Do all of your homework, or you will fall behind.
Choose the correct answer to combine the sentences.
Kimberly lent me her jacket; ______, I would have been freezing.
answer choices
also
otherwise
however
otherwise
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.
What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?
answer choices
frozen
sweet
colorful
healthy
healthy
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
answer choices
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
A student replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
School uniforms can be ordered online.
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.