If a question concerns the wording of a sentence or phrase choose the _____ answer.
A) the one that sounds the smartest
B) the simplest one
C) C is usually best
B) the simplest one
100
Before you begin writing you should ____
A) stretch your fingers
B) Nothing; begin writing right away
C) CUB the prompt and brainstorm
C) CUB the prompt and brainstorm
100
What should I do with my phone the days I take my test?
A) bring it and text between tests
B) leave it in my locker...anywhere but the testing room
C) bring it and hope it doesn't go off
B) leave it in my locker...anywhere but the testing room
100
True or false: A comma goes before a FANBOYS when joining two complete sentences
True
100
Which of the following words are always singular?
A) people, groups, parties
B) everyone, everybody, someone
C) none, all, few
B) everyone, everybody, someone
200
If you see a cliche' (if the shoe fits, wear it) in the sentence, you should ___
A) leave it
B) add another
C) change it
C) change it
200
A good thesis will ____
A) state your opinion
B) answer BOTH parts of the question
C) list every detail of your paper
B) answer BOTH parts of the question
200
Which of the following will be visible on the test screen?
A) a timer
B) the answer
C) the menu for lunch
A) a timer
200
True of false: A semicolon can join two complete sentences without a FANBOYS.
True
200
True or false: Semicolons are used to set off large lists or explanations/sidenotes.
False
Colons (:)
300
Redundancy is when ____
A) the same thing (or similar) is said more than once
B) new information is provided
C) big words are used
A) the same thing (or similar) is said more than once
300
Which of the following sets of words should not be used in your essay?
A) you, your, I, me, my
B) gonna, wanna, gotta, should of
C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
300
If you are unsure of an answer, you should ___
A) guess
B) bookmark it
C) leave it blank
D) both A and B
D) both A and B
300
True or false: A comma can join two complete sentences.
False
That's a comma splice
300
Does this sentence use correct subject-verb agreement:
Everyone love to eat cake and ice cream.
No!
Everyone is singular- loves
400
If the passage is in present tense, it should ____
A) change to present tense
B) change to present perfect tense
C) stay in present tense
C) stay in present tense
400
What type of body paragraphs should be in your essay?
A) several little ones
B) one huge one with all the examples
C) two large ones
C) two large ones
400
If you think you are misspelling a word on the essay, you should ___
A) spell it the same way every time
B) try many different spellings
C) ask your neighbor
A) spell it the same way every time
400
True of false: When the AAAWWUBBIS is in the middle of the sentence, you put a comma after it.
False
Only when it begins the sentence
400
When writing a list that includes commas in the phrases, you should use ___ to separate the phrases
A) a colon
B) a comma
C) a semicolon
C) a semicolon
500
When selecting word choice, you should ____
A) plug your choice back into the sentence
B) select the best word and keep going
C) pick the biggest one
A) plug your choice back into the sentence
500
To get a 5 or 6 on my essay, i need to include ____ in my essay.
A) transitions
B) good grammar
C) big words
D) both A and B
D) both A and B
500
True or false: There will be a reward for showing up to the test on time, being present, and doing what you should be doing!
True!!
500
True or false: When using conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, etc), a semicolon should go in front of it.
Ex: It is raining outside; however, I chose not to bring my umbrella.
True
500
The government or a country should always be referred to as ____
A) them
B) they
C) it