Essays
Paragraphing
Sentence Structure
Reading
Wild Card
100
These are the meat of your essay. Usually they include the details of your thesis.
What are supporting details, supporting paragraphs?
100
A student is planning to write an article for the school newspaper about all the extra-curricular activities available to high school students. Which of the following sentences would make the best introductory sentence for his article? a.Although outdoor club is one of the most popular, many fun and worthwhile programs and activities beyond the classroom are available to our students. b.Chess club is a fun way to spend time after school because it challenges you to think deeply about strategy. c.Our school has a great Mathematics department that offers after school tutoring sessions. d.Since they sponsor so many programs and after school activities, the principal and teachers at our school are the best in the state.
a.Although outdoor club is one of the most popular, many fun and worthwhile programs and activities beyond the classroom are available to our students.
100
Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence. Regina yelled Paul pick up your book!” a.yelled, “Paul, b.yelled “Paul, c.yelled, Paul, d.Correct as it is.
a.yelled, “Paul,
100
Read this sentence- Nervous and stammering, he said,” But, why did you give me the ball today?” Which of the following words is most similar to stammering? a.twitching b.forgetting c.stuttering d.shaking
c.stuttering
100
Under which link on the Alamo’s homepage would you look if you were planning a trip there in December and wanted to find out the best time to visit? a.History of the Alamo b.The Battle c.Calendar of Events d.Hours of Operation
d.Hours of Operation
200
These are the ideas we have in our minds. Not to be confused with facts.
What are personal opinions?
200
Read the topic sentence. Choose the sentence that does not support the meaning of the topic sentence. My friend and I chose to spend the day at the lake fishing, swimming, and having fun! a.We sat in the boat waiting for fish to take the bait b.It was good to get away from the city for while c.No one wanted to leave school the next day d.We knew this was going to be a great day
c.No one wanted to leave school the next day
200
Choose the sentence that is written with the correct capitalization and punctuation. a.My mom and I have been going to several universitie’s visit days, trying to decide where I will go to college. b.My mom and I have been going to several universities’ visit days, trying to decide where I will go to college. c.My mom and I have been going to several Universities’ visit days, trying to decide where I will go to college. d.My Mom and I have been going to several university’s visit days, trying to decide where I will go to college.
b.My mom and I have been going to several universities’ visit days, trying to decide where I will go to college.
200
Which statement expresses on opinion? a.Letters to soldiers take just over a month to arrive b.Some days the rain prevents soldiers from doing anything c.Without news from family or friends, soldiers would die d.Volunteers in the war effort back home are important
c.Without news from family or friends, soldiers would die
200
Mayor Kingsley wants to add the following sentences to a section of her article: I look forward to seeing the young and the old participating in a contest that will benefit the city we live in. What is the best way to attribute this information? a.parentheses around the sentence b.quotations around the sentence c.put the sentence in bold letters d.nothing is needed
b.quotations around the sentence
300
This is what good writers do before drafting their essay. Give at least one example.
What is drafting. Ex. Idea webs, outlines, idea boxes, etc.
300
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. 1Teenagers are announcing their stand against animal cruelty by becoming vegetarians. 2Many just have a distaste for meat. 3Some, however, might be harming their health in the process by not getting enough nutrients on a meatless diet. 4Teen vegetarians have to decide exactly what kind of a vegetarian they will be. 5Some choose to eat dairy products, eggs, plant-based foods, or a combination of all three as their meat alternatives. 6A pitfall that some make with a limited diet is eating lots of pasta, pizzas, and convenience foods. 7The average teen who eats both meat and plant-based foods is called an omnivore. 8Unfortunately, these do not provide all that healthy and still-growing body needs. 9Lots of nutrient-rich vegetables make a properly balanced diet. 10Making sure that all vitamins and minerals are represented in a teen’s diet will help make the change healthy. a. Sentence 3 b. Sentence 5 c. Sentence 7 d. Sentence 9
c. Sentence 7
300
Choose the sentence that is complete and is written correctly. a.In China, the art of writing on silk is still taught. b.Today, writing on paper that is made from wood. c.Ancient groups Egyptians who recorded events on papyrus. d.Activist groups that have formed to conserve trees.
a.In China, the art of writing on silk is still taught
300
Read the sentence below: They went to do three things; reduce vibration, mask vibration, and mute vibration. Using the dictionary entry below, what is the meaning of the word mute? 1.silent; refraining from speech or utterance; 2. not emitting or having a sound; 3. incapable of speech; 4. silent, not pronounced. a.definition 1 b.definition 2 c.definition 3 d.definition 4
d.definition 4
300
Which sentence expressed an opinion? a.Today new strides in timepieces are often made b.A significant technological improvement was made in the early 1900s c.A more advanced versions of the Clepsydra predicated the mechanical clock d.Digital watches are much easier to read than traditional ones
c. A more advanced versions of the Clepsydra predicated the mechanical clock
400
A good writer will always include these to support facts.
What are quotations from reliable sources?
400
Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph. _______________________________. I was asked to watch five brothers and sisters, all under the age of 8. It was in the evening, so dinner was the first activity. Getting everyone to sit down at the table at the same time proved to be a chore. Even though dinner turned out to be relatively short, a large amount of food ended up on the floor. I think my title should have included “janitor.” After dinner, some watched television while others played. Everyone was busy, including me, as I was constantly moving to keep an eye on each child all over the house. Even though babysitting is just watching children, it is an important responsibility that is not always easy. a.Babysitting can be an entertaining way to earn money. b.Children are more enjoyable when their parents leave. c.Watching many children at the same time is amusing. d.Babysitting young children can be a challenging endeavor.
d.Babysitting young children can be a challenging endeavor.
400
What is the best way to combine these two sentences? Journalism was her main interest. She had written a story on global warming and received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. a.Journalism was her main interest, and she had written a story on global warming and she had received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. b.Journalism was her main interest, and after writing a story on global warming, she received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. c.Journalism, which was her main interest, had written a story on global warming and received admission to one of the finest journalism school in the country. d.Journalism was her main interest while she had written a story on global warming and received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country.
b.Journalism was her main interest, and after writing a story on global warming, she received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country.
400
In a book titled, The History of the Heroes of the Alamo, the names of Texan soldiers would probably be found in the a.epilogue b.glossary c.index d.preface
c.index
400
Which sentence most likely needs to be credited to a source? a.To them, table tennis is a very serious sport, not just a game? b.Good players hit the ball so hard that is difficult for onlookers to see the motion c.This year, you should look for opportunities to try the challenge d.Even thought the sport called Jai Alai is still the fastest handball sport in the world, table tennis has a much broader following and a much bigger reputation
d.Even thought the sport called Jai Alai is still the fastest handball sport in the world, table tennis has a much broader following and a much bigger reputation
500
A good paragraph includes these features. Name three
What is a topic sentence, supporting details, closing, conclusion, transition, academic language etc
500
Choose the best sentence for the paragraph. Many efforts are being put into protecting and breeding the endangered panda bear. Only about 1,600 remain living in the wild in China. The lack of bamboo in natural areas is the main reason for the declining number of pandas. Bamboo, surprisingly, has very little nutritional value. _________________? Where pandas live, in central China, there is bamboo everywhere. Therefore, pandas do not have to expend much energy to retrieve it. As zoos try to maintain and build panda populations, vitamins and proteins are added to their bamboo diets. Mimicking the environments that pandas live in and the plants they eat could eventually lead to larger panda populations. a.Why, then, do pandas like it so much? b.Why is the United States concerned about pandas? c.Why is China investing in preserving pandas? d.Why, then, are pandas endangered?
a.Why, then, do pandas like it so much?
500
Choose the best way to combine these three sentences. We waited for the bus to Chicago. It was three hours late. We missed the concert. a.We missed the concert because the bus to Chicago was three hours late. b.The bus to Chicago was three hours late getting us to the concert, so we waited. c.While we waited for the bus to Chicago, it was late, so we missed the concert. d.We were three hours late to the bus to Chicago, so we missed the concert.
a.We missed the concert because the bus to Chicago was three hours late.
500
Which of the following statements is NOT an opinion? a.Dinosaurs are the most amazing creatures that lived on the planet b.Hurricanes are the deadliest storms in nature c.A hypercane sends winds at almost the speed of sound d.The hypercane is the only realistic extinction theory
c.A hypercane sends winds at almost the speed of sound
500
Which of the following would be helpful in finding more information on healthy eating choices? a.a book on nutrition b.dietary labels c.an encyclopedia article on food d.a book on vegetables
a.a book on nutrition
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