SOL Writing Review

Punctuation

100

The dog chases the cat but he ignores the rabbit.

The dog chases the cat, but he ignores the rabbit.

200

Make sure you bring the following items toothpaste shampoo socks and a Snickers bar.

Make sure you bring the following items: toothpaste, shampoo, socks, and a Snickers bar.

300

However I did not find the keys and I wish I had.

However, I did not find the keys; and I wish I had.

400

She said I don't approve of your decision.

She said, "I don't approve of your decision."

500

I was afraid to go for I knew what could happen.

I was afraid to go, for I knew what could happen.

Keys to Prompt Writing

100

Name the parts to a successful essay.

Inroduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, thesis statement, counterargument.

200

You should edit your paper for these four qualities...

Correct grammar, spelling and capitalization, sentence construction and punctuation, clearly indicated paragraphs.

300

What can you mention in your writing to help negate (disprove) the opposite opinion?

You can state the opposing argument and a reason why that opinion is wrong.

400

What should you do before you begin writing?

Brainstorm and organize your ideas.

500

What should the introduction of your essay do?

Capture the reader's attention (hook) and introduce the argument (thesis). 

Test Day Reminders

100

What day is your SOL?

Wednesday (3/11) and Thursday (3/12)

200

True or False: When you get your test ticket sign in to the computer.

FALSE! Wait for the proctor to tell you to sign in.

300

What is the first thing you should do after your select the "Start" button?

Read the questions!!!!

400

True or False: You will be able to access personal belongings during the test.

False! Leave all belongings at the front of the testing room.

500

Where should your cell phones be?

In your book bag or purse.

Sample MC Questions

100

Punctuate sentence 4 correctly.

The Spanish _(a) Riding School _ (b) a specialized _(c) training program _(d) for these talented horses _(e) was created _(f) in 1572.

B. and E.

The Spanish Riding School , a specialized training program for these talented horses, was created in 1572.

200

Read the sentence.

Her cheerful smile and positive attitude help get people to agree with her ideas.

In this sentence, which word should replace get to be more specific?

cause              persuade

bring               change

assure

300

Eileen discovers this run-on sentence.Which revision is the best way to correct the error?

During his life, Jefferson held many important political positions, he was also a talented scientist and architect.

Which revision is the best way to correct the error?

A. During his life, Jefferson held many important political positions he was also a 

    talented scientist and architect.

B. During his life, Jefferson held many important political positions, but he was also 

    a talented scientist and architect.

C. During his life, Jefferson held many important political positions: he was also 

    a talented scientist and architect

D. During his life, Jefferson held many important political positions but he was also 

    a talented scientist and architect.

B. During his life, Jefferson held many important political positions, but he was also 

    a talented scientist and architect.

400

1. In sentence 33, how is Fortunatly correctly written?                                        a) Fortunately                                                                                             b) Fortuneately                                                                                           c) Fortuneatly                                                                                               d) As it is
   
   
   
   
   

a. Fortunately

500

How can Julius best revise sentence 7 for appropriate tone?

(7)I’m thinking we could hold the feast on a weeknight at school.

a) The feast could easily be held on a weeknight at school.

b) You have to let us hold the feast on a weeknight at school.

c) It would be so awesome if we could hold the feast on a weeknight at school!

d) What do you think about maybe holding the feast on a weeknight at school?

a) The feast could easily be held on a weeknight at school.

Vocabulary

100

What is the meaning of concise?

Brief, and to the point.

**The information uses formal language; this means no slang or conversation language.

200

A word or phrase that describes or characterizes a person or thing; a descriptive name

Epithet

300

To conclude on the basis of reasoning or observation

Infer

400

What is coherent?

logical in description

500

Easily understood; clear; rational and sane.

Lucid