Grammar
What is the definition of a verb?
What is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence or something/someone?
What is the purpose of a hook within an introduction paragraph?
What is to capture the reader's attention?
This is the statement that expresses your position on a topic.
What is a claim?
What is the difference between an informational and an argumentative essay?
What is Informational aims to educate the reader about a specific topic by presenting facts, definitions, and explanations in a clear and objective manner, while Argumentative persuades a reader to accept a particular viewpoint or take a specific action through the presentation of a thesis statement (claim) with supporting evidence.
Correct the following run-on sentence: "The sun set we went inside."
"Sampling DELECTABLE dishes featuring sweet potatoes is the ultimate reason to attend! The aroma of freshly baked sweet potato pie wafts through the crisp autumn air, tempting taste buds and provoking many rumbling stomachs." *What is the meaning of the word delectable as used in the excerpt?*
What is tasty/delicious?
This is the process of acknowledging the sources used in your essay and giving proper credit.
What is a citation?
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
What is rhetoric?
_______________ sources are original materials (such as first-hand accounts, photographs, and interviews)
What is primary?
*Punctuation* What's the best way to revise this sentence?: "Therefore, Chelsea felt unsure about approaching Kelly for any help or advice. However, she needed help."
"Therefore, Chelsea felt unsure about approaching Kelly for any help or advice; however, she needed help."
Choose the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement.
A. Each of the students have their own book.
B. Each of the students has their own book.
C. Each of the students have his own book.
D. Each of the students has their books.
B. Each of the students has their own book.
The author's last name and the page number on which the information was found are written in ______________________ following any piece of information obtained from research.
What are parentheses?
This is an opposing argument that challenges your claim.
What is a counterclaim/counterargument?
What is the purpose of using formal language in an informative essay?
What is, to maintain a professional tone and add credibility?
A word (or group of words) that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence; it shows location, direction, and relationship.
What is a preposition?
What is the function of a conclusion paragraph?
What is, to restate the thesis, summarize main points, and leave the reader with a final thought?
What is a flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument?
What is a logical fallacy?
Name at least 3 common organizational structures for informational essays.
What are chronological order, compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, and descriptive?
Provide commas in the appropriate place for this sentence: "The novel a complex exploration of societal issues won several prestigious awards."
"The novel, a complex exploration of societal issues, won several prestigious awards."
A student is writing an essay about the health benefits of organic produce. Which source would most likely offer the most relevant and credible information?
- A. www.go-organic.net
- B. www.pacificuniversity.edu/organic
Revise the following sentence into a strong informative thesis: "Video games are fun."
What is something like "Video games have a significant impact on cognitive development" or "Video games have changed over time due to increase in technology."
Correct all grammar and punctuation mistakes in this sentence: "cher starred in the movie moonstruck and she received an oscar for her performance in the movie"
"Cher starred in the movie Moonstruck and she received an Oscar for her performance."