ACCS Testing
Argosy
Fellow MLL Scholars
Ms. Ramos & Ms. Hurder
Correct the Mistake
ENGLISH
100
Name ONE (of the four) testing categories on the ACCS Test
Reading, Writing, Listening, and/or Speaking
100
What do you need to be in uniform at Argosy?
-An Argosy top
-Neutral, plain bottoms
-ID card
100
Name an MLL scholar who can speak Spanish:
Jayden, Hazi, Micah, Jos, June, and Janirys
100
What university did Ms. Ramos earn her B.A from?
(hint: it's not a school in Massachusetts!)
Ms. Ramos earned her B.A in Youth Development (with a minor in fitness!) from Rhode Island College!
100
He said he was going to School to study Engineering.
He said he was going to school to study engineering.
Why is "he" capitalized in this sentence?
Why are "school" and "engineering" not capitalized?
100
What is an adjective?
Adjectives describe nouns!
In English, adjectives go BEFORE the noun or with the verb "to be":
Look at the CUTE dog!
OR:
That dog IS cute!
200
What is one thing you can do to ensure you pass the ACCS test?
-Speak in FULL sentences
-Listen to scenarios carefully
-Write in full collegiate sentences
200
Who is your school counselor? (Hint: this will be different depending on the student who is answering!)
Ms. Koldys (last names A-D)
Mrs. Dawson (last names E-N)
Mr. Hays (last names O-Z)
Why might a scholar meet with their counselor?
200
Name a scholar who can speak Portuguese:
Maria, Isobelli, Isa, and Jos
200
What is unusual about Ms. Hurder's cat?
Angelle is extremely old and only has one eye!
200
She going to the store later to buy chips. 
She'S going to the store later to buy chips.
OR
She IS going to the store later to buy chips.
Which tense is this?
200
My brother is taller _________ me, even though he's younger!
a.) than
b.) then
a.) than
We use "than" for comparison and "then" to show sequence.
300
Which of the following sentences is NOT considered a complete sentence?
a.) In the picture, there are kids playing basketball.
b.) Because the teacher is wearing green gym clothes.
c.) Basketball is fun!
b.) "Because the teacher is wearing green gym clothes" is NOT a full sentence! The word "because" indicates this is an incomplete thought... because what???
Because the teacher is wearing green gym clothes, we didn't see her on the field right away.
300
What is your science teacher's name?
Mr. Lambdin
Ms. Saraiva
Mrs. Broughton
Ms. K
300
This scholar traveled to Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic this summer!
Alaynsa
300
Where is Ms. Ramos from?
Dominican Republic!
300
I should of done my homework last night!
I should'VE done my homework last night!
OR
I should HAVE done my homework last night!
300
What is the verb(s) in this sentence:
Her mom is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.
Her mom IS COOKING dinner in the kitchen right now.
Which one is the auxiliary verb, and which is the main verb? How do you know?
400
What overall score do you need to earn on the ACCS test to graduate from the MLL program?
You need an overall score of 4.2 with at least a 3.7 in literacy (reading and writing).
400
If the fire alarm goes off while you are in Language Support, where does your class meet outside?
At the corner of Dover Street, across from Reis Bakery and Market
400
This scholar would like to become a photographer in the future.
Maria
400
Where did Ms. Hurder teach English before coming to Argosy?
Ms. Hurder lived and taught English in Dublin, Ireland!
400
I am so tired! I need a brake from school!
I am so tired! I need a BREAK from school! 
400
What should NOT be included in a formal essay?
a.) Contractions (don't, won't, isn't etc.)
b.) Slang (bruh, for real, cap, etc.)
c.) Personal pronouns (I, you, we, etc.)
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above!
None of these things belong is formal writing!
500
Respond with a correct ACCS answer:
Let’s talk about community service. Look at the picture. This picture shows students doing a service project. They are planting trees at a park in their neighborhood. What are two things you see in this picture? 
-I see a...
-In the picture, there is...
500
WITHOUT LOOKING, what are our DREAM values?
Determination, Respect, Excellence, Altruism, and Maturity
500
Ava R. has 2 interesting pets... what are they?
Ferrets!
500
Name one of Ms. Ramos' hobbies:
Running, exercising, modeling, and/or pageants!
500
She couldn't buy the new game because it cost too many money.
She couldn't buy the new game because it cost too MUCH money.
Money is UNCOUNTABLE (much); Dollars are countable (many)
500
Which part of speech is the word "slowly" in the following sentence?
He walked to school SLOWLY because he didn't want to go.
Slowly is an adverb. Adjectives describe nouns, but adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs!
What are the adverbs in these sentences?
1.) My dad dances wildly at weddings.
2.) I am really excited for this movie to come out!
3.) The sky is so blue today!