Vocabulary
Texting has become a very popular use of _________ for everyone, but especially for teens.
a. code
b. technology
c. norm
d. distract
b. technology
What form of the word "play" would you use to complete the sentence below?
My brother _____ soccer after school every day.
plays
True or False:
When paraphrasing a quote, it is okay to add more important details.
False - paraphrasing is just rewording exactly what was written.
When giving evidence, what do you always do?
a. only use evidence to support your claim
b. write it in your own words
c. cite your sources
d. inform the reader that you wrote the quote
c. cite your sources
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
They think teens know the diference between texting and writing for more ________ situations.
a. technical
b. proper
c. formal
d. informal
c. formal
What form of the word "watch" would you use to complete the sentence below?
Yesterday, we _____ a movie in English class.
watched
Paraphrase this sentence: “Some educators fear that texting encourages improper punctuation and sentence structure, which may negatively affect students’ writing skills.”
A. Some educators feel that texting encourages students to write better.
B. Some educators fear that texting encourages improper language, which may negatively affect students’ writing skills.
C. Some educators fear that texting encourages improper punctuation.
D. Some educators worry that texting is creating poor writing habits in students.
D. Some educators worry that texting is creating poor writing habits in students.
Is this statement a reason or evidence?
Additionally, social media can help build both social skills and technical skills.
reason
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
If you fail the final exam, it will ___________ your grade in that class.
a. affects
b. affected
c. affecting
d. affect
d. affect
What pronoun would you use to complete the sentence below?
Maria and _____ are working together on the assignment.
I
What does "paraphrase" mean?
To write in your own words.
These days, _______ teen owns a cell phone.
a. many
b. almost every
c. most
d. nearly all
b. almost every
How many legs does a spider have?
8
How would you rewrite the word "communicate" to make the sentence below correct? OR does it stay the same?
Lisa _________ with her pen pal in Kenya by writing letters.
communicates
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Because I was tired. I went to bed early.
B. I was tired, because I went to bed early.
C. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
D. Because I tired, went to bed early.
C. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
“But when texting is used constructively, experts say it can improve teens’ social, language, and technical skills.”
A. help teens develop important skills
B. affect teens’ social and technical skills
C. improve teens’ ability to use language
D. improve teens’ skills
A. Help teens develop important skills
They use their phones to text _______ friends, let parents know where they are, or even to contact Crisis Text Line.
a. too
b. to
c. two
d. that
b. to
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
Even though I was tired, I didn’t want to __________ to my parents that I had stayed up too late the night before.
A. admit
B. connect
C. decline
D. demonstrate
a. admit
Although James _____ for the test all week, he was nervous when he _____ the classroom.
A. studied / enters
B. has studied / entering
C. had studied / entered
D. studying / entered
C. had studied / entered
Paraphrase this sentence: "Research shows that teenagers who spend several hours a day texting on their phones may experience difficulty concentrating in class because frequent notifications and conversations can interrupt their focus, distract them from schoolwork, and make it harder for them to remember important information presented by their teachers."
Teenagers who text frequently throughout the day may struggle to pay attention during lessons because messages can take their attention away from assignments and important information.
Identify the thesis statement:
In today’s world, social media serves many useful functions. Research shows that even though children under the age of 13 are not allowed to have accounts on most social media sites, they could benefit from being allowed to use them.
Research shows that even though children under the age of 13 are not allowed to have accounts on most social media sites, they could benefit from being allowed to use them
What is the name of the process plants use to turn sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis