Correct the punctuation
The dog chases the cat but he ignores the rabbit.
The dog chases the cat, but he ignores the rabbit.
OR
The dog chases the cat but ignores the rabbit.
Including these words at the beginnings of paragraphs can help your writing flow from one idea to the next.
Transitions or signal words.
On which days do you take the writing SOL this year?
(Today and tomorrow!)
In English class, Sarah has been asked to write a description of someone special to her. She wants to write about her older brother. Which of these would best help Sarah write her description of her older brother?
A. Calling his friends and telling them about him
B. Thinking about all the things she likes about him
C. Making a list of things she wants him to do for her D. Asking him to take her to the library
B. Thinking about all the things she likes about him
Imply
To hint or indicate rather than tell directly
Make sure you bring the following items toothpaste shampoo socks and a Snickers bar.
Make sure you bring the following items: toothpaste, shampoo, socks, and a Snickers bar.
During the editing stage, name four things that you should correct if needed.
Four of these:
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Capitalization
Complete sentences?
Indented paragraphs
Capitalize the pronoun I
Usage.
True or False: When you get your test ticket, immediately sign in to the computer.
FALSE! Wait for the examiner to tell you to sign in.
(1) A special person in my life is my big brother. (2) His name is Ben. (3) He has always been there to help me out and has been there for me when I needed him. How are sentences 1 and 2 best combined?
F. A special person in my life is Ben, my big brother.
G. A special person in my life is Ben, he is my big brother.
H. In my life a special person is my big brother, his name is Ben.
J. My big brother Ben, he is a special person in my life.
F. A special person in my life is Ben, my big brother.
TEI
Technology enhanced item. Any question that is not a straight multiple choice question is a TEI. Be sure to read the instructions, and flag the question for review.
However I did not find the keys and I wish I had.
However, I did not find the keys, and I wish I had.
OR
However, I did not find the keys; I wish I had.
What should your lead or hook not say?
Hello!
My name is...
Today I am going to write about...
If your phone rings during the SOL test, this could...
...mean that everyone has to retest. (The testing coordinator will determine this. Please power off phones and put them in backpacks!)
Carol's English teacher asks each student in the class to write a short narrative on a school-related topic. When writing her story, Carol will most likely be concerned with all of these except...
F. making sure her story has an organizational pattern
G. listing the names of all the students she interviewed
H. using descriptive details to make the story clear
J. providing meaningful elaboration
G. listing the names of all the students she interviewed
Infer
To conclude on the basis of reasoning or observation
She said I don't approve of your decision.
She said, "I don't approve of your decision."
What should you do before you begin writing?
Any of these:
Brainstorm
Make a plan
Organize your ideas
Prewrite.
True or False: You will be able to access personal belongings during the test.
False! Leave all belongings in your backpack except for the book you brought to read. Backpacks will be collected and stowed at the front of the room until everyone has finished testing. The examiner can give you your book once you have turned in your testing materials.
If you qualify: they can help make your dream of foreign travel a reality! How is "if you qualify:" correctly written?
F. If you qualify
G. If you qualify,
H. If you qualify;
J. As it is
G. If you qualify,
Best answer
The answer you should choose for each question!
I was afraid to go for I knew what could happen.
I was afraid to go, for I knew what could happen.
What should the introduction of your essay do? (Name two things.)
Any two of these:
Capture the reader's attention
Include a thesis
Tell your supporting ideas
Be interesting
Where should your cell phone be?
Powered off in your backpack or at home.
If you don't already have plans for your summer, this program is one of the best ways to learn about other cultures. How is "your summer, this program" correctly written?
A. your summer and this program
B. your summer this program
C. your summer? This program
D. As it is
D. As it is
"As it is"
This means the sentence as it was originally written.