Logistics
What dates is the exam on?
a) Last Week
b) Dec. 19th and 20th
c) Right now
d) Nov. 19th and 20th
d) Nov. 19th and 20th
How are the writing portions marked?
a) Multiple Choice
b) Rubric and points
c) Scale of 1-10
d) Level 1-4
b) Rubric and points
Question: Choose the correct form to complete this sentence: "The students left ___ backpacks in the hall."
A: their
B: there
C: they’re
D: thier
A: their
What are the three main parts of an essay?
A: Title, Introduction, Conclusion
B: Hook, Topic Sentence, Example
C: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
D: Introduction, Summary, Ending
C: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What does the word “perspective” mean?
A: A person’s opinion or view
B: A visual object
C: An object’s texture
D: A form of art
A: A person’s opinion or view
How many periods do you have to write the test?
a) Two
b) One
c) Three
d) Four
a) Two- periods 1 and 2
What is the essay marked out of?
a) 40- conventions 60-content
b) 40- conventions 80-content
c) 20- conventions 60-content
d) 20- conventions 80-content
a) 40- conventions 60-content
Question: Identify the sentence with correct punctuation.
A: "My friends, enjoy hiking and camping."
B: "My friends enjoy; hiking and camping."
C: "My friends enjoy hiking, and camping."
D: "My friends enjoy hiking and camping."
D: "My friends enjoy hiking and camping."
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
A: To introduce new ideas
B: To summarize the main points
C: To elaborate on each argument
D: To ask a question
B: To summarize the main points
Which word is a synonym for “important”?
A: Minor
B: Significant
C: Small
D: Insignificant
B: Significant
What is the essay marked out of?
a)100
b)150
c)200
d)250
a)100
How many major writing pieces are there?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four
b) two
Question: Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: “He walk to the store.”
B: “He walking to the store.”
C: “He walked to the store.”
D: “He walks to the store.”
C: “He walked to the store.”
Which of the following is a good hook for an essay?
A: “In conclusion, I believe this is important.”
B: “Many people are unaware of the risks involved.”
C: “In this paper, I will discuss health.”
D: “A lot of people like dogs.”
B: “Many people are unaware of the risks involved.”
What does “analyze” mean?
A: To briefly describe
B: To break down and study the details
C: To create something new
D: To agree with an idea
B: To break down and study the details
How many points is the exam out of?
a)600
b)500
c)450
d)400
d) 400
If you don't pass which course can you take instead?
a) Literacy Learners
b) OSSLT Course
c) Ontario Literacy Course
d) What course?
c) Ontario Literacy Course
Which sentence uses the correct form of “its” or “it’s”?
A: The dog wagged it’s tail happily.
B: It’s important to study for the test.
C: The school has it’s own library.
D: The cat cleaned it’s fur.
B: It’s important to study for the test.
What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?
A: To add more length to paragraphs
B: To connect ideas smoothly
C: To create suspense
D: To introduce quotes only
B: To connect ideas smoothly
What does “infer” mean in the context of reading?
A: To directly state something
B: To guess randomly
C: To draw a conclusion based on clues
D: To summarize the text
C: To draw a conclusion based on clues
What is a passing score on the OSSLT?
a)100
b)200
c)300
d)400
c)300
The OSSLT is ...
a) a necessary component to graduate
b) a standard test every year
c) a voluntary process
a) a necessary component to graduate
Choose the correct word to complete this sentence: “The movie was ____ than I expected.”
A: more funner
B: funner
C: more fun
D: most fun
C: more fun
In an essay, what is the purpose of a “hook”?
A: To catch the reader’s attention
B: To provide background information
C: To conclude the essay
D: To summarize the main idea
A: To catch the reader’s attention
Which word is an antonym of “increase”?
A: Rise
B: Decrease
C: Expand
D: Grow
B: Decrease