Thesis Statements
In class, we learned that your thesis statement should go where?
Your thesis statement should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
True or False
You should write the alphabet at the top of your paper to help you navigate the dictionary while you take your test.
True
Which sentence uses the semi-colon correctly?
She wanted to see the movie; but her car refused to start.
She wanted to see the movie but; her car refused to start.
She wanted to see the movie; her car refused to start.
She wanted to see the movie; her car refused to start.
It is impossible for you to lick your own elbow.
Go ahead. Try it. Lol.
In paragraph 7, which term refers to a belief that is contrary to prevailing opinion?
A heresy
B info junkie
C environmentalist
D petri dish
You start your body paragraphs with this.
When my parents was at my game last night, they made sure to record all of the points I scored.
Change was to were.
What test taking strategies do you use for revise and edit?
1. Use the dictionary (Handbook of Style)
2. Check spelling answer choices first
3. Process of Elimination
4. Do not rush. Take your time.
Name a word that rhymes with orange.
There isn't one.
In paragraph 4, why does the author choose the word “crusty” to describe newspaper people?
F To indicate that they didn’t allow outsiders in very easily
G To express what was wrong with traditional newspapers
H To suggest one reason why they weren’t receptive to her father’s ideas
J To establish the difference between her father and his colleagues
H
True or False.
It is okay to start your thesis statement with "I think"
False.
The dog was relativaly small, so he didnt need a big cage to sleep in.
What changes should be made in this sentence?
Relativaly should be spelled Relatively.
didnt needs to be spelled didn't.
What change should be made to the following sentence?
I want to go to the store but I do not have any money.
There needs to be a comma before but.
I want to go to the store, but I do not have any money.
You cannot talk and inhale at the same time. Go ahead...try it.
You sound ridiculous.
In paragraph 7, why does the author refer to saving trees and conserving fuel?
A To show that environmental considerations are her top priority
B To suggest that one of her father’s motives was concern for the environment
C To support her assertion that her father was unrealistic and propelled by wishful thinking
D To make a connection between the assumed benefits versus the actual results of digital publishing
B
True or False.
Your conclusion should restate the thesis and offer a connection to the real world.
True
If you need help with a grammar rule, what should you do.
Turn to the back of the dictionary and look at the Handbook of Style.
What change needs to be made to the following sentence?
The pizzas is cold.
Change "is" to "are"
What is the largest organ on the human body?
Your skin.
Read these sentences from paragraph 4.
One former publisher told me recently that Barry Bingham, Jr., “was the visionary among us. He said what we didn’t want to hear and we ran from it.”
The primary purpose of the text above is to —
F indicate the competitive nature of the newspaper business
G describe how surprised the author’s father was at how things turned out
H explain Barry Bingham, Jr.’s success in the newspaper business
J support the idea that Barry Bingham, Jr.’s predictions were accurate
Which of the following is considered a SPECIFIC example?
A church down the street
My sister once fell and broke her leg
Martin Luther King Jr.
The president
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the best way to combined the following sentences.
The two dogs seemed to really get along. Think they were just nervous around each other at first.
A. At first, the dogs were nervous around each other but now the two dogs seemed to really get along.
B. The two dogs seemed to really get along and were just nervous around each at first.
C. The two dogs seemed to really get along, and were just nervous around each other at first.
B.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Until you study, you will continue to earn poor grades, that is unfortunate.
Until you study, you will continue to earn poor grades, and that is unfortunate.
Until you study, you will continue to earn poor grades and that is unfortunate.
Until you study, you will continue to earn poor grades, and that is unfortunate.
True or False
When listening to music your heartbeat will sync to the rhythm of the song.
True. Dont believe me? Try it!
Read this sentence from paragraph 9.
The swamp clung a little—even to him. In this sentence, the author uses descriptive language to indicate that —
A her father changed his mind about newspapers
B change comes very slowly to the publishing industry
C a part of her father was still tied to the past
D her father wasn’t actually in favor of electronic publishing
C