Grammar/Spelling
she always run in the morning. (2 CORRECTIONS)
She always runs in the morning.
A good descriptive essay describes something using the five ________.
senses
What does it mean to COMPARE and CONTRAST two things?
Describe the similarities/differences between them
True or false: You should write down what you plan to say in the Speaking part.
Explain your answer.
TRUE. It will help you plan out what to say, give you a chance to practice, and ensure your response is LONG and DETAILED enough.
What is a verb? Give an example.
Action word
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I dont understand what you saying? (3 CORRECTIONS)
I don't understand what you're saying.
Give an example of a CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENT when reviewing a peer’s writing.
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Provide one example of a PUSH factor and one example of a PULL factor for any location.
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Push factors = PUSH people away
Pull factors = ATTRACTS people
What two categories on the WIDA Access test are worth the MOST points?
Speaking & Writing
What is a noun? Give an example.
Person, place, or thing
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I dont got no money. (3 CORRECTIONS)
I don't have any money.
Name THREE transition words to use in your writing.
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Examples: First, next, then, last, finally, ultimately, in addition, therefore, moreover, however, etc.
What does "migration" mean?
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another.
What happens if you don’t say anything in the Speaking part OR write anything in the Writing part of the test?
Your test will not be scored.
Identify the ADJECTIVES and NOUNS in this sentence: My annoying little sister is trying to steal my phone!
ADJECTIVES: annoying, little
NOUNS: sister, phone
their always arguing alot so I told them to be quite. (4 CORRECTIONS)
They're always arguing a lot, so I told them to be quiet.
Name the THREE MAIN PARTS of an essay and how many paragraphs for each part.
Introduction: 1 paragraph
Body: 2-3 paragraphs
Conclusion: 1 paragraph
Define "quality of life" and use it in a sentence.
Definition: a concept which captures the well-being of a person or population, regarding both positive and negative elements
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List two DOs and two DON’Ts when doing the Reading part of the test.
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DO: Read carefully, reread if you don't understand something, take notes, read the questions first, eliminate any wrong answer choices
DON'T: skim, guess the answers, be distracted, etc.
Identify the VERBS, ADJECTIVES, AND NOUNS in this sentence: I jumped into the freezing pool with my friend.
VERBS: jumped
ADJECTIVES: freezing
NOUNS: pool, friend
I bot this bike yesterday. It’s weels are broke. (4 CORRECTIONS)
I bought this bike yesterday. Its wheels are broken.
What is a thesis statement, and where does it go?
A thesis statement is one sentence that outlines the main idea of your essay. It is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph.
Define "demographics" and use it in a sentence.
Demographics: statistics that describe the population and its characteristics (age, race, gender, ethnicity, etc.)
List three DOs and three DON’Ts when doing the Speaking part of the test.
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DO: speak loudly/clearly, WRITE your answer before speaking, speak for at least 30 seconds, use academic vocab, etc.
DON'T: stop recording if you mess up, whisper, speak too quickly, hold the mic too close
Identify the VERBS, ADJECTIVES, NOUNS, and ADVERBS in this sentence: Josh immediately noticed that his cat was getting fat.
ADJECTIVES: fat
NOUNS: Josh, cat
ADVERBS: immediately