Multiple Choice
Short Answer
Opinion Essay
News Report
Tips and Hints
100
"Chris Hadfield stepped out of the space shuttle Endeavour and into history on April 22, 2001, as the first Canadian to walk in space." Which of the Ws is not answered in this Lead sentence? Why, When, Where, or What
Why
100
"Name a person you admire and explain why you admire him or her." This is an example of a(n) A. Text Reference Question B. Opinion Question C. Summary Question D. Multiple Choice Question
Opinion Question
100
What are three good transition words to use when writing your essay?
Firstly Secondly Lastly
100
Your news article must have how many quote paragraphs? Name three examples of someone who would make a good person to use for your quotes.
2 quote paragraphs. A person involved who was involved in the event A person who witnessed the event A family member
100
True of False? When in doubt, one should always choose "C" when answering a multiple choice question.
False.
200
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. Like his father, the artist George Berthon _________________________ A. painted portraits to support his family. B. his paintings of portraits supported his family. C. and also painted portraits to support his family. D. whose famous portraits were painted to support his family.
A. painted portraits to support his family.
200
How would you write an opening statement for the following question: "What was your favourite game as a child? Explain why you liked it."
As a child, my favourite game was ______________.
200
When writing your body paragraphs, it is important to end each paragraph with what?
A sentence that restates the reason.
200
Your conclusion to your news report must do what?
Look to the future.
200
What is a good method to use when you are stuck on a multiple choice question?
Process of Elimination
300
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. A. My friend asked me, have you ever been to Quebec City? B. My friend asked me? Have you ever been to Quebec City.” C. My friend asked me, “Have you ever been to Quebec City?” D. My friend asked me, “Have you ever been to Quebec City”?
C. My friend asked me, “Have you ever been to Quebec City?”
300
Explain how you would "support" your answer.
By using examples from the text, your own life experiences, examples from the world around you, or things you have read.
300
When writing your essay, in which order should you state your arguments?
Second strongest (1st body paragraph) Weakest (2nd body paragraph) Strongest (3rd body paragraph)
300
Write a Lead sentence for the following Headline: "Students Clean Up Waterfront"
Your answer must include who, what, where, when, why. Sample: On Tuesday, October 3rd, students from Essex District High School organized a field trip to the beach to help clean up the garbage that was causing tourists to disperse from the area.
300
True or False? When you are writing an opinion essay, it is okay to offer arguments that support both sides of the opinion. This will show the test markers that you can be very persuasive when trying to prove your point.
False.
400
Choose the option that best combines all the information in the boldfaced sentences. The car’s tire was flat. We had to repair it. We didn’t make it to the game. A. We repaired the car’s tire because it was flat. B. The car’s tire was flat and we repaired it and we didn’t make it to the game. C. We didn’t make it to the game, because we had to repair the car’s flat tire. D. We repaired the car’s tire when it was flat, then we didn’t make it to the game.
C. We didn’t make it to the game, because we had to repair the car’s flat tire.
400
Explain how you would answer this question: What is the best invention in the world today? Explain why you think it's the best.
My opening sentence rephrases the question and states my opinion. I have used a specific example and have used a connector phrase (“for example”, “as an example”,…). I explain fully how my example supports my opinion and my reasons for my opinion.
400
What is a good way to help you choose a side of an argument?
Make a list that provides three points for both sides of an argument. Then choose the side with the strongest points.
400
Who are three people you could use for your quote paragraphs for a news article that has the following headline: "Students Clean Up Waterfront"
A student involved A teacher/principal from the school A resident from the area
400
When writing an opinion essay, you can use what acronym to help you? What does this acronym stand for?
O-R-E-O: Opinion Reasons Evidence Opinion
500
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. Six cookies is lying on the table. B. Three miles is not too far to walk. C. Half the students wants to go by bus. D. Two cups of cornflakes and three glasses of juice is served for breakfast.
B. Three miles is not too far to walk.
500
When answering a summary question, an opinion question, and a text reference question, it is important that you include what in your opening sentence? (describe what you need to include for each question)
Summary: opening statement rephrases the question and states the main idea. Opinion: opening sentence rephrases the question and states my opinion. Text Reference: opening sentence rephrases and responds to the question.
500
What are the two things that you must include in your conclusion?
Re-state your opinion plus the three reasons elaborated in the body paragraphs.
500
What could a conclusion be for a news report with the following headline: "Students Clean Up Waterfront"
Answer must look to the future. The students feel that they were able to accomplish a good deed in the short time that they were at the beach. They have already started plans for their next local clean up.
500
What is an important thing to remember when writing a News Report with the prompt that is giving on the test?
YOUR REPORT MUST RELATE TO THE HEAD LINE AND PHOTO PROMPT (BE CONSISTENT)
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