argumentative writing
vocabulary
grammar
graffiti
art
100
Underline the conclusion in the essay
All things considered, it seems clear that video games pose potential danger to the youth because they negatively affect kids’ behavior. While acknowledging the point of videogame supporters, I maintain that the dangers associated with video games outweigh their potential benefits by far. These seemingly harmless activities have numerous pitfalls that cannot be ignored.
100
Which of the following words mean "likeable or interesting"?
a) epidemic
b) appealing
c) available
d) political
appealing
100
Find the subject in the following sentence:
Sam learned a lot from his professor.
Sam
100
Supporters of graffiti claim that graffiti is
a) vandalism
b) a means of expression
c) entertainment
b) a means of expression
100
What kind of art is this?
a) paining
b) sculpture
c) literature
d) music
b) sculpture
200
Underline the claim in the essay
I believe that video games have negative effect on adolescents because they lead to addiction, violence, and lack of social skills.
200
Which of the following words mean "having a good or helpful effect on something"?
1) influence
2) significant
3) beneficial
4) harmful
beneficial
200
Which of the following sentences is simple?
a) Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.
b) I like this class because it is very interesting.
c) Because I forgot the exam was today, I didn't study.
a) Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.
200
Opponents of graffiti claim that graffiti is
a) art
b) means to support people
c) vandalism
c) vandalism
200
What kind of art is this?
a) sculpture
b) music
c) architecture
d) painting
d) painting
300
Underline the direct quote in the essay.
"there is a significant difference between the social skills of students addicted to computer games and normal students"
300
Which of the following words can NOT fit in the blank?
On the first day of class, teachers _________ rules about deadlines and attendance.
a) eliminate
b) implement
c) trend
d) remove
e) promote
trend
300
Which of the sentences is complex?
a) After having eaten a giant cookie, Troy had a stomachache.
b) Troy never ate cookies.
c) Troy ate the cookie, and Anna ate the ice cream.
d) After Troy ate a giant cookie, he got a stomachache.
d) After Troy ate a giant cookie, he got a stomachache.
300
Many gangs use their graffiti in a community to _________
a) support their community
b) prove that graffiti is art
c) to mark their territory
d) to learn how to create art
c) to mark their territory
300
What kind of art is this?
a) literature
b) music
c) sculpture
d) painting
a) literature
400
Underline one of the indirect quotes in the essay.
the author Oscar Gomez emphasizes that teens who play M-rated games fight other people and harm property more frequently.
400
which of the following words means "someone or some place that becomes the focus of an action or an activity especially in a negative way"?
a) criticism
b) vandalism
c) target
d) removal
target
400
Which of the following sentences complex-compound?
a) Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave.
b) Mom left the soup in the fridge overnight, but dad decided not to warm it up and ate it cold.
c) Laura forgot her friend's birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.
d) When we won the state championship, the team captain jumped for joy
c) Laura forgot her friend's birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.
400
Many argue that graffiti is vandalism because it causes ______in the community.
a) violence
b) discussions
c) creativity
d) natural disasters
a) violence
400
What kind of art is this?
a) painting
b) architecture
c) sculpture
d) theater
d) theater
500
Underline the sentence that refutes the counterclaim in the essay. (rebuttal of the counterclaim)
Although part of this claim is valid, it overlooks the fact that the same result can be achieved with the use of non-electronic means, such as paint, crayons, building blocks, etc.
500
All the following words have negative connotation EXEPT:
a) mar
b) deface
c) enhance
d) tarnish
e) vandalize
enhance
500
Which of the following sentences is compound?
a) The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered.
b) The team captain jumped for joy when he saw so many fans.
c) The team captain jumped for joy, ran to the bleachers and shook hands with fans.
a) The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered.
500
Which of the following words mean "having to do with the art, ideas, and beliefs of a group of people"?
a) challenging
b) political
c) artistic
d) cultural
d) cultural
500
What kind of art is this?
a) sculpture
b) architecture
c) music
d) literature
b) architecture