Sentences
Paragraphs
Essays
Essays 2
Before the Test
100
What is the most common punctuation used to end a sentence?
a period
100
When writing a paragraph you should always _________ about the width of two fingers at the beginning of the first sentence.
indent
100
An essay is multiple paragraphs about the same _______ .
topic/subject
100
An essay should always start with a ________ _______ .
topic sentence
100
You should always get a good night's __________ before the test so that you are well rested.
sleep
200
A sentence should always start with a _______________.
capital letter
200
A good paragraph should have at least __________ complete sentences in it.
three
200
The first sentence of each paragraph in an essay should be __________ .
indented/scooted over
200
An essay should always end with a ____________ .
conclusion/concluding sentence
200
Always eat a healthy __________ the morning of testing so that you have the "fuel" to work through the test without a growling stomach.
breakfast/meal
300
When writing you should always use complete ___________.
sentences
300
Every sentence in a paragraph should end with __________ ___________ .
correct or appropriate end punctuation
300
Before writing an essay you should __________ the information to get your ideas together.
web/use a graphic organizer
300
When writing you should always make sure others can __________ your handwriting.
read
300
It is often a good idea to bring a reading __________ to testing to enjoy when you are finished.
book
400
What are the three forms of end punctuation?
period, question mark, exclamation point
400
All of the sentences in a paragraph should support (tell more about) the __________ __________ .
main idea
400
After using a web to get your ideas together you should __________ them so that you know how to organize your essay.
sort/arrange/color code/split up
400
You should always make sure that you have ________ between your words when writing.
spaces/room
400
You should always pay close attention in class and try to __________ as much as possible so that you can do your best on the test.
learn/pick up/remember
500
What is the correct punctuation to use when writing a list of things inside a sentence?
serial commas
500
You should always wrap up (finish) your paragraph with a __________ .
conclusion or closing sentence
500
Only use information in an essay that __________ to your topic or the question you are answering.
relates/is about/supports
500
Always remember to _________ and _________ correctly when writing.
capitalize and punctuate
500
Always ask your teacher to __________ any questions you may have about material before the test.
explain
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