Revision
What is the word that tells you are going to write an expository?
EXPLAIN
(5) I was uncomfortable in small spaces, and afraid that we might get lost.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5? A Delete the comma B Change and to I was C Change we to you D No change is needed in sentence 5.
A Delete the comma
How are the following words spelled when changed to the plural form? half loaf shelf self
half - halves loaf - loaves shelf - shelves self - selves
What is the verb the following sentence? All of the townspeople ran from the burning building.
ran
(14) Ordering and selling cookies helps girls get better in important ways. Look at sentence 14. The phrase get better does not express what Samantha was trying to say.
Which word could BEST replace get better and help Samantha improve the meaning of this sentence? A mature B improve C prepare D think
A mature
The number of HELP paragraphs needed for an expository essay
Two
(11) My heart raced, but I kept putting one foot in front of the other. (12) As we walked, the ceiling dropped lower and lower untill we had to crawl on our hands and knees. (13) The smaller the opening got, the more anxious I felt.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 12? A Change dropped to droped B Change untill to until C Change hands and knees to hand’s and knee’s D Make no change
B Change untill to until
What is the plural form for the following words? fish sheep deer moose
Stays the same fish sheep deer moose
What is the subject of the following sentence? Dogs, cats, and turtles make the best pets.
Dogs, cats, and turtles - Subject
(8)In the early days Girl Scouts sold only original sandwich, chocolate mint, and shortbread cookies. (9) There are many interesting flavors available, including lemon, peanut butter, and caramel. Samantha needs to add a transition word or phrase to help her readers move from sentence 8 to sentence 9.
Which transition could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 9? A After all B Today C At first D Then
B Today
What is the last thing you should do before you turn in your test?
Check over it; read over your essay!
What punctuation mark can be used in compound sentences (other than comma FANBOYS)?
A semicolon (;)
What is the plural form of the following words? woman man child tooth mouse foot
women men children teeth mice feet
(1) Some kids look forward to summer vacation. (2) Others can’t wait for spring and the start of baseball season. (3) My favorite time of year comes shortly after the winter holidays. (4) One day I’ll notice a girl sitting at a table in front of the grocery store. (5) As I walk by, she will politely ask, “Would you like to buy some cookies?” (6) At that point I jump for joy. Samantha wants to add a sentence to the end of her first paragraph (sentences 1–6).
Which sentence could she add to clearly state the central idea of her paper? A. I jump higher than you can imagine. B. She is talking to me, and I know it’s here! C. Girl Scout cookie season has finally arrived! D. Spring break and winter holidays are nothing compared with this.
C. Girl Scout cookie season has finally arrived!
Look at the following example: READ There are people in our lives who are special to us. Sometimes this person is a teacher or coach, a parent, a brother or sister, or even a friend. THINK about the people you care about. WRITE about one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes that person special.
What part of the prompt should you focus on?
WRITE about one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes that person special.
(18) I was surprised at how peaceful it felt. (19) Dad suggested that we sit on a rock. (20) And turn off our headlamps. (21) Up to that moment I had never experienced total darkness.
What is the correct way to write sentences 19 and 20? A Dad suggested that we sit on a rock, we turned off our headlamps. B Dad suggested that we sit on a rock and turn off our headlamps. C Dad suggesting that we sit on a rock and turn off our headlamps. D Sentences 19 and 20 are correct in the paper. Page
B Dad suggested that we sit on a rock and turn off our headlamps.
We need to go to the mall _______ we can get something for dinner.
THEN?
THAN?
then
Where should you put a comma in the following sentence?
After school we will go home and watch movies.
A. after school C. after school and home
B. after home D. no comma needed
A. after school (prepositional phrase)
(25) Jennifer Sharpe’s story shows that the Girl Scout cookie program is accomplishing its goals. (26) That’s why I love Girl Scout cookies. Samantha wants to add a conclusion to her paper.
Which of the following could BEST follow sentence 26 and close this paper? A. They don’t just taste good. They also do good things for girls. B. They’re so tasty. C. And I’m so proud of Jennifer Sharpe. She’s amazing! D. Let’s go buy them!
A. They don’t just taste good. They also do good things for girls.
WRITE about one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes that person special.
What are the key words in this prompt?
One person, important, special
(29) Slowly we began to crawl. (30) We traveled the same path, but this time I felt different.
What is the correct way to write sentences 29 and 30? A Slowly we began to crawl, we traveled the same path, but this time I felt different. B Slowly we began to crawl. Traveling the same path, but feeling different this time. C Slowly we began to crawl, and travel the same path. But feeling different this time. D Sentences 29 and 30 are correct in the paper.
D Sentences 29 and 30 are correct in the paper.
_______ going to the movies after school today.
There
They're
Their
They're
Where would you place a comma in the following sentence?
I jerked back around to Bob and pushed him away from me.
A. after Bob C. both before and after Bob
B. after and D. no comma is needed
D. No comma is needed (there is no subject after "and")