Transitions
What transition word best fits the sentence? “I love to read. ___, I also enjoy writing.”
A) However B) Therefore C) Also D) Instead
C) Also
What are the two coordinating conjunctions in this sentence? “I wanted pizza, but we had tacos and soda.”
but, and
Fact or opinion: “George Washington was the first U.S. president.”
FACT
True or False: Wikipedia is always a credible source.
False
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A) To list details B) To introduce a story C) To state the main idea of an essay D) To ask a question
C) To state the main idea of an essay
Which type of transition is “however”?
A) Addition B) Time C) Contrast D) Cause
C) Contrast
What does the acronym FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions) stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Fact or opinion: “Pizza is the most delicious food.”
OPINION
Name one type of evidence that supports an argument.
Statistics, expert quotes, facts, examples
Where is a thesis statement usually found in an essay?
A) First sentence of conclusion B) Title C) Middle of body paragraph D) End of the introduction
D) End of the introduction
Fill in the blank: “First, we went to the museum. ___, we had lunch at the park.”
A) Lastly B) Meanwhile C) Next D) Therefore
C) Next
Combine these sentences using a conjunction: “She is tired. She is going to the gym.”
She is tired, but she is going to the gym.
Which clue word signals an opinion? “I believe that...”
believe
Which source is more credible: a blog post or a government website?
Government website
Which is the strongest thesis statement?
A) I like dogs. B) Dogs are animals. C) Dogs make great pets. D) Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, playful, and protective.
D) Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, playful, and protective.
Which transition shows cause and effect?
A) Because B) Although C) Furthermore D) Similarly
A) Because
Is “because” a coordinating or subordinating conjunction?
Subordinating
Fact or opinion: “There are seven continents on Earth.”
FACT
Name two characteristics that make a source credible?
It is trustworthy, accurate, and comes from an expert or reliable publisher.
Which of the following should a thesis statement include?
A) Background facts B) A personal story C) Supporting reasons D) A quote
C) Supporting reasons
Choose the best revision of this sentence using a transition: “He studied all night. He still failed the test.”
A) He studied all night so he failed. B) He studied all night; however, he still failed. C) He still failed the test also. D) He failed but he studied.
B) He studied all night; however, he still failed.
Identify all the conjunctions: “Not only did he finish the project, but he also presented it well.”
Not only, but also (Correlative conjunctions)
Fact or opinion: “The school day should be shorter.” Explain why.
Opinion — it reflects a personal belief or suggestion
What is missing in this piece of evidence? “Studies show that exercise is good for mental health.”
The source or name of the study
Choose the best thesis for an essay about reading:
A) Reading is fun. B) People read a lot. C) Reading helps people focus. D) Reading is important because it improves vocabulary, boosts imagination, and increases knowledge.
D) Reading is important because it improves vocabulary, boosts imagination, and increases knowledge.