Grammar
Choose the correct word:
____________ going to finish the essay before time runs out.
A) There
B) Their
C) They're
They're = they are
Which sentence is correct?
A)Its important to proofread your essay.
B) It's important to proofread your essay.
C) Its' important to proofread your essay.
B) It's important to proofread your essay.
It's = it is
Which definition BEST describes informational/expository writing?
A) Writing that tells a made-up story with characters
B) Writing that tries to convince a reader to agree with an opinion
C) Writing that explains a topic clearly using facts, definitions, and sources
C) Writing that explains a topic clearly using facts, definitions, and sources
Informational writing's purpose is to inform or teach, NOT to entertain or persuade.
Which is a claim?
A) Cats have fur and whiskers.
B) Cats are better pets than dogs.
C) Cats are mammals.
B) Cats are better than dogs.
Claims are statements that can be argued. The others are facts.
Molly
Choose the correct word:
I want to add ________ pieces of evidence to my paragraph.
A) to
B) too
C) two
C) two = the number
Which sentence is correct?
A) The students read the sources and highlighted key evidence.
B) The students read the sources, and highlighted key evidence.
C) The students read the sources and, highlighted key evidence.
B) The students read the sources, and highlighted key evidence.
Which is the strongest informational thesis statement?
A) Sloths are cool animals.
B) Sloths are interesting because they are cute and funny.
C) Sloths survive in the rainforest by moving slowly, conserving energy, and blending into the environment.
C) Sloths survive in the rainforest by moving slowly, conserving energy, and blending into the environment.
It clearly previews what the essay will explain. It's focused and organized.
Which is the STRONGEST argumentative thesis?
A) I don't like school uniforms because they are boring.
B) School uniforms should be required because they reduce bullying and save money.
C) Some schools have uniforms; mine does not.
B) School uniforms should be required because they reduce bullying and save money.
This thesis statement includes the topic AND the 2 reasons why.
thesis = opinion + 1 reason + 1 reason
What's my favorite book series?
Harry Potter
Choose the correct word:
__________ thesis clearly needs to state your claim.
A) Your
B) You're
A) your
Your shows possession. YOUR thesis
You're is you are
Which sentence is correct?
A) Before I opened the fridge, a pickle rolled out.
B) Before I opened, the fridge a pickle rolled out.
C) Before I opened the fridge a pickle rolled out.
B) Before I opened the fridge, a pickle rolled out.
ALWAYS use a comma to seperate clauses
You are writing about why sharks are important to ocean ecosystems. Which piece of evidence is MOST relevant?
A) Sharks have been around for over 400 million years.
B) Sharks help control fish populations and keep ecosystems balanced.
C) Many people are afraid of sharks.
B) Sharks help control fish populations and keep ecosystems balanced.
ALWAYS only use evidence that is directly related to your topic - DO NOT GET OFF TOPIC
You are arguing that students should have longer lunch periods. Which is the STRONGEST evidence?
A) Lunch is the best part of the day.
B) A 2023 study found that students with 30-minute lunches showed improved focus in classes.
C) Lunch feels rushes and I don't get to finish my food.
B) A 2023 study found that students with 30-minute lunches showed improved focus in classes.
Strong evidence: Is factual, comes from research, and directly supports the claim
Where am I from?
Choose the correct word:
The article changed _____ opinion after reviewing new evidence.
A) its
B) it's
A) its
Its shows possession
It's = It is
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A) Jacob said, "Give me a knuckle-sandwich."
B) Jacob said "Give me a knuckle-sandwich".
C) "Jacob said, Give me a knuckle-sandwich."
A) Jacob said, "Give me a knuckle-sandwich."
Quotation marks go around words being said
Period goes INSIDE the quotation marks
"Octopuses can change colors in less than a second to match their surroundings." Which sentence BEST fits next?
A) This ability helps octopuses avoid predators and survive.
B) This shows that octopuses are amazing.
C) Octopuses are really cool animals.
A) This ability helps octopuses avoid predators and survive.
Claim: Students should be allowed to bring snacks to school. Which set of reasons BEST support this claim?
A) Snacks are delicious and fun to eat.
B) Students like snacks, and snacks come in many flavors.
C) Allowing snacks can improve focus, reduce hunger distractions, and support student health.
C) Allowing snacks can improve focus, reduce hunger distractions, and support student health.
This clearly supports the claim and is relevant.
What race is Ms. Goodwine doing this Sunday?
The Publix Half-Marathon
The student ______ wrote the strongest essay correctly addressed the prompts and used the sources.
A) who
B) whom
A) who
"Who" is used as the subject of the sentence.
"Whom" is used as an object
Which sentence is correct?
A) My dog tried to eat my homework; I tried to eat his food.
B) My dog tried to eat my homework, I tried to eat his food.
C) My dog tried to eat my homework: I tried to eat his food.
A) My dog tried to eat my homework; I tried to eat his food.
; semicolons separate independent clauses without using and
You are writing an informational essay about how bees help the environment. Which conclusion sentence is the strongest?
A) Bees are awesome insects that everyone should love.
B) In conclusion, bees are very important insects.
C) In conclusion, bees are important because they pollinate plants, support food production, and maintain ecosystems.
C) In conclusion, bees are important because they pollinate plants, support food production, and maintain ecosystems.
Conclusions should always RESTATE the things that you said in your essay
Which order BEST organizes an argumentative essay?
A) Introduction with claim - reasons with evidence - conclusion
B) Evidence - claim - personal story - conclusion
C) Introduction - conclusion - reasons
A) Introduction with claim - reasons with evidence - conclusion
This follows the logical structure of an argumentative essay.
Where did I go to college?
Georgia Southern University