Writing
This paragraph must be in an argumentative essay, but not in an informational essay or a narrative.
counterclaim and rebuttal
Why does the author write in paragraph 2 that the “subjects first tackled the exercise”?
A. to show that the task took physical strength
B. to indicate that the task required great effort
C. to imply that the participants were student athletes
D. to suggest that the participants competed with one another
B. to indicate that the task required great effort
This is an author, narrator, or speaker's attitude about the topic they are discussing.
Tone
I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet; wrinkled, worn tide table charts covering the refrigerator door; and a microscope was sitting on the kitchen table.
waiting, by the back door,
waiting by the back door,
waiting by the back door
A. No change
Are the dashes used correctly below?
Mason--who swears he could beat both bears and aliens in a fight--is quite confident.
YES!
This is the minimum amount of evidence (quotes) necessary for each body paragraph in an essay.
Two quotes
How does paragraph 2 help to develop the ideas presented in Passage 1?
A. It introduces the concept of overlearning a skill.
B. It explains what motivated the scientists to study overlearning.
C. It compares the study results with previous research on overlearning.
D. It gives a concrete example from the study of learning and overlearning.
D. It gives a concrete example from the study of learning and overlearning
What does the author mean in paragraph 11 when she writes that Malcolm Gladwell “takes a much more nuanced position”?
A. Gladwell refuses to take a stance on the talent versus practice debate.
B. Gladwell believes that it is not possible to consider the benefits of practice while excluding the notion of talent.
C. Gladwell would have advised Zach Hambrick to continue to practice until he reached expert proficiency.
D. Gladwell believes that talent alone is enough to achieve success.
B. Gladwell believes that it is not possible to consider the benefits of practice while excluding the notion of talent.
I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet; tide table charts covering the refrigerator door; and a microscope was sitting on the kitchen table.
would sit
sitting
sat
G. Sitting
Is the semicolon used correctly?
He made it very clear that he was not interested; "I would rather get punched in the face."
NO! Only a colon after a complete sentence can introduce a quote.
Name at least two of the ways you can improve your development score in a narrative.
include details from the original source texts, show don't tell, add imagery, add figurative language, incude dialogue, include reflection from the narrator
Which word is closest in meaning to infusing as it is used in paragraph 5?
A. accomplishing
B. filling
C. sharing
D. producing
B. filling
Which is the best objective summary of Passage 2? A. Although a personal experience suggested natural ability was more important than training, Zach Hambrick continued to believe otherwise. Later, a scientific study proved training was the key to success.
B. At the same time that Gregor Mendel studied inherited characteristics, Francis Galton proposed the idea that genius runs in families. This idea has been discredited by modern research.
C. Success in athletic endeavors depends primarily on a person’s physical characteristics, so solely possessing the determination to excel is not enough. Practice can improve a person’s performance, but a person with talent will always perform better than an untalented person who frequently practices.
D. Research has found that training is the key element in skill difference, regardless of natural talent. However, some researchers still feel strongly that training alone is not enough to reach the highest skill levels.
D. Research has found that training is the key element in skill difference, regardless of natural talent. However, some researchers still feel strongly that training alone is not enough to reach the highest skill levels.
Having studied, my mother is a marine biologist. Our household might have been described as uncooperative.
As my mother’s interest is science, she is
My mother’s occupation is that of
My mother is
D. my mother is
Is the colon used correctly?
They wanted new an innovative flavors of ice cream, such as: apple crumble, coffee & donuts, and turkey dinner.
NO! A colon can only introduce a list if it follows a complete sentence.
What is the only way you can score a 4 in conventions, no matter what type of writing?
Use sophisticated punctuation, like parentheses, semicolons, colons, dashes, and hyphens
Select two ways that paragraph 6 contributes to the ideas the author develops in Passage 1.
A. It highlights the shortcomings of Ahmed’s research.
B. It provides an analysis of the data that Ahmed gathered in her study.
C. It describes additional research that supports Ahmed’s conclusions.
D. It summarizes the kinds of research that are being done in this field.
E. It offers evidence that Ahmed’s research has practical applications.
C. describes additional research
E. offers evidence that Ahmed's research has practical applications
Select two ideas with which both authors would most likely agree.
A. Outstanding achievement is due to a combination of hard work and innate talent.
B. Performers who do well have probably spent a considerable amount of time practicing.
C. An audience is an essential part of high performance.
D. Practicing a skill even after one has learned it well is the key to excellence.
E. Practice is especially effective for tasks that involve physical movement.
B. Performers who do well have probably spent a considerable amount of time practicing.
D. Practicing a skill even after one has learned it well is the key to excellence.
Mom was always waiting for a full or new moon, when low tide would be lower than average and high tide higher than average. The moon being aligned with Earth and the sun when full or new, so its gravity combines with the sun’s gravity to create an even stronger gravitational pull.
Since the moon is
The moon is
The moon,
C. The moon is
Are the semicolons used correctly?
They ordered a feast of fluffy, crisp fritters; deep-fried, gooey cheese; and savory, saucy steak tips.
Yes! Use semicolons between items in a list that already contain commas.
These are the parts of an introduction in a formal essay.
Hook, background, and thesis.
Which statement best expresses a central idea of Passage 2?
A. Failure in one area can motivate people to seek improvement of skills in another area.
B. Training and practice may be the crucial factors in attaining mastery of a skill regardless of the level of natural ability.
C. Modern research on how to dramatically improve performance levels focuses on the influence of both environmental effects and heredity.
D. Sports and athletics are areas where simple dedication to practice will not ensure mastery.
B. training and practice matter more than natural talent.
ALL of the answers to the reading questions on your EOC test can be found...
IN THE TEXTS!! Take your times and go back to find them!
The moon being aligned with Earth and the sun when full or new, so its gravity combines with the sun’s gravity to create an even stronger gravitational pull.
one's
it's
its'
F. No change
Is the dash used correctly?
They really liked the movie--until the end.
Yes, it indicates a pause.