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Misc.
100
the last paragraph of an essay
What is the conclusion?
100

Many animals, such as the tiger, live relatively solitary lives; ___________________, others live in social groups. a) Similarly; b) obviously, C) Alternatively

C) Alternatively

100

What do you use to connect your ideas in different paragraphs?

What are transitional words?

100

Where do you state your controlling idea?

What is the introduction?

200

What are the second and third paragraphs in your writing piece called?

What is the body?

200

In Antarctica, there are pools of water amidst the frozen environment. Scientists believe that the water doesn’t freeze _____________hot spots in the land beneath the pools. The only life in the water is one type of bacteria.  a) Because of b) Although c) While

A) Because of

200
Is this sentence written correctly? on our way to the beach, the tire blew out.
NO! The first word in a sentence should be capitalized!
200

Where do you restate your controlling idea?

What is the conclusion?

300
the first paragraph of an essay
What is the introduction?
300
I enjoy science fiction movies. The plots are usually exciting. _____________, the characters are often especially odd and interesting. a) In addition b) Like b) Nevertheless
In Addition
300
Is this sentence written correctly? When reading a book, i like to sit on the porch in the sun.
What is NO! ALWAYS capitalize the word 'I', EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SENTENCE!
300

What should the first sentence of a body paragraph include?

What is a main idea and transition?

400

Which part of your writing piece should have all of your facts?

What is the body?

400

Japanese cars, such as Honda and Toyota, are famous for their fuel economy. ________________, European cars such as Jaguar, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are known for their luxury. a. Compared to e b. Despite c. For instance

Compared to

400
What is missing from the following sentences? Last night I watched the Pro Bowl game on ESPN Are you going to a Super Bowl party to watch the big game
A PERIOD at the end of the first sentence! A QUESTION MARK at the end of the second sentence!
400

What is it called when you quote a source?

What is evidence?

500

The controlling idea is found in which two paragraphs?

What are the introduction and conclusion?

500

At the amusement park, Robin begged until her father took her on the Ferris Wheel.__________, once the wheel began to move, she started to cry. a. However b. Moreover c. Therefore

However

500
What's incorrect in the following sentence? Can you Believe I'm going to the Nicki Minaj concert?
DO NOT CAPITALIZE COMMON WORDS IN THE MIDDLE OF SENTENCES! 'believe'
500
The two paragraphs that do NOT contain topic sentences
What are the introduction and conclusion?