Punctuation, Please.
This punctuation is used to signal the sentence is finished
Period - .
What is a passing score on the OSSLT?
300
Question: Choose the correct form to complete this sentence: "The students left ___ backpacks in the hall."
A: their
B: there
C: they’re
D: thier
A: their
In an essay, what is the purpose of a “hook”?
A: To catch the reader’s attention
B: To provide background information
C: To conclude the essay
D: To summarize the main idea
A: To catch the reader’s attention
What does the word “perspective” mean?
A: A person’s opinion or view
B: A visual object
C: An object’s texture
D: A form of art
A: A person’s opinion or view
This punctuation mark signals readers that there is a pause between parts of a sentence.
Comma - ,
The Opinion Essay is marked out of 100 points total. How many of those mares are for the content?
60
Question: Identify the sentence with correct punctuation.
A: "My friends, enjoy hiking and camping."
B: "My friends enjoy; hiking and camping."
C: "My friends enjoy hiking, and camping."
D: "My friends enjoy hiking and camping."
D: "My friends enjoy hiking and camping."
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
A: To introduce new ideas
B: To summarize the main points
C: To elaborate on each argument
D: To ask a question
B: To summarize the main points
Which word is a synonym for “important”?
A: Minor
B: Significant
C: Small
D: Insignificant
B: Significant
Punctuate this sentence:
Who let the dogs out ____
Question mark - ?
How many writing pieces (short and long) are there on the OSSLT?
2 - The short answer response and the opinion essay
Question: Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: “He walk to the store.”
B: “He walking to the store.”
C: “He walked to the store.”
D: “He walks to the store.”
C: “He walked to the store.”
What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?
A: To add more length to paragraphs
B: To connect ideas smoothly
C: To create suspense
D: To introduce quotes only
B: To connect ideas smoothly
What does “analyze” mean?
A: To briefly describe
B: To break down and study the details
C: To create something new
D: To agree with an idea
B: To break down and study the details
This pronoun is always capitalized, no matter where it appears in a sentence.
I
How many points is the OSSLT out of?
400
Which sentence uses the correct form of “its” or “it’s”?
A: The dog wagged it’s tail happily.
B: It’s important to study for the test.
C: The school has it’s own library.
D: The cat cleaned it’s fur.
B: It’s important to study for the test.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
A: Title, Introduction, Conclusion
B: Hook, Topic Sentence, Example
C: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
D: Introduction, Summary, Ending
C: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What does “infer” mean in the context of reading?
A: To directly state something
B: To guess randomly
C: To draw a conclusion based on clues
D: To summarize the text
C: To draw a conclusion based on clues
These punctuation marks, which are used to clear up, explain, or add as a side note to the reader (often called parenthesis), are better known by this name.
Brackets - ( )
How are the writing portions marked?
a) Multiple Choice
b) Rubric and points
c) Scale of 1-10
d) Level 1-4
b) Rubric and points
Choose the correct word to complete this sentence: “The movie was ____ than I expected.”
A: more funner
B: funner
C: more fun
D: most fun
C: more fun
Which of the following is a good hook for an essay?
A: “In conclusion, I believe this is important.”
B: “Many people are unaware of the risks involved.”
C: “In this paper, I will discuss health.”
D: “A lot of people like dogs.”
B: “Many people are unaware of the risks involved.”
Which word is an antonym of “increase”?
A: Rise
B: Shrink
C: Expand
D: Grow
B: Shrink