Shows a relationship between a noun to another word in the sentence. Preposition typically describe time, direction, or location in a sentence.
100
What does ICE stand for?
Introduce, Cite, Explain
100
Put the following parts of a paragraph in order.
Thesis Statement
Explanation/Elaboration
Restatement of thesis/conclusion
Topic Sentence
Example/Detail or support
Topic Sentence
Thesis Statement
Example/Detail or support
Explanation/Elaboration
Restatement of thesis/conclusion
100
True or False?
In formal academic writing, you are NOT allowed to use the words, I, you and your?
True
200
What is the preposition in the following sentences:
She ran inside the burning house?
The boy fell through the window.
inside
through
200
When should you give credit to a source?
a.When you quote an author directly
b. When you use an author’s ideas or opinions
c. When you report hard to find facts
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
200
What is the definition of a thesis statement?
A preview of what your paragraph is going to be about, and it is also what you are trying to prove in your writing.
300
What is the subject in predicate in this sentence?
The old man slipped on the ice.
slipped on the ice
300
What is the definition of a quotation?
a. Something that is described by a character.
b. A direct restatement of someone else's words.
c. When you use an authors words or opinions.
d. Putting someone else's words in your own.
b. A direct restatement of someone else's words.
300
What words or phrase should not appear in your conclusion?
a. In this paragraph, I hope you learned.
b. The end
c. I hope you liked my paragraph.
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
400
What is a prepositional phrase?
The preposition and the words that the preposition modifies.
400
What are some examples of transition words?
a. Quotations, cite, thesis statement
b. but, and, because
c. First, overall, in the end
c. First, overall, in the end
400
Which of the following ICE quotes uses the correct punctuation according to MLA guidelines?
a. At the end of the story, the sniper made a shocking discovery when he "turned over the dead body and looked into his brother's face" (4).
b. At the end of the story, the sniper makes a shocking discovery when he "turned over the dead body and looked into his brother's face." (pg. 4).
c. At the end of the story, the sniper makes a shocking discovery when he "turned over the dead body and looked into his brother's face" (p.4).
a. At the end of the story, the sniper makes a shocking discovery when he "turned over the dead body and looked into his brother's face" (4).
500
What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentences:
Ryan looked through the foggy window.
Stan jogged around the track.
through the foggy window
around the track
500
What is it called when you do not give credit to a source?
Plagiarism
500
What is the proper format that you should follow when writing a thesis statement?
a. Author’s name + verb + literary element + theme or resulting literary effect.
b. Literary Element + Author’s name + verb + theme or resulting literary effect.
c. Author’s name + literary element + verb + theme or resulting literary effect.
a. Author’s name + verb + literary element + theme or resulting literary effect.