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Keys to Prompt Writing
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Sample MC Questions
Vocabulary
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The dog chases the cat but he ignores the rabbit.
The dog chases the cat, but he ignores the rabbit.
100
Name the parts to a successful essay.
Inroduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, thesis statement.
100

What day is your SOL?

X- What's an SOL? Y- Tuesday (3/22) and Thursday (3/24)

100
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
100
To examine closely or critically
Scrutinizing
200
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.
200

You should edit your paper for these four qualities...

Correct grammar, spelling and capitalization, sentence construction and punctuation, clearly indicated paragraphs, transition words.

200

True or False: When you get your test ticket sign in to the computer.

FALSE! Wait for the proctor to tell you to sign in.

200
(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 persion 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.
200
A word or phrase that describes or characterizes a person or thing; a descriptive name
Epithet
300

However I did not find the keys and I wish I had.

However, I did not find the keys; I wish I had.

300
What can you mention in your writing to help negate the opposite opinion?
You can state the opposing opinion and reasons why that opinion is wrong.
300

A ringing phone during the test will do what?

A ringing phone will void the whole class' tests.

300
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
300
To conclude on the basis of reasoning or observation
Infer
400
She said I don't approve of your decision.
She said, "I don't approve of your decision."
400
What should you do before you begin writing?
Create an outline or organize your ideas.
400

True or False: Talking, singing, making faces at other students, gesturing, and tapping on the desk are all examples of test irregularities.  

TRUE!  A test irregularity stops the test and can force a retake for the whole class.  

400
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,
400
Praiseworthy; commendable
Laudable
500
I was afraid to go for I knew what could happen.
I was afraid to go, for I knew what could happen.
500

What should the introduction of your essay do?

Capture the reader's attention.  It should also include the thesis statement.

500

Where should your cell phones be?

Turned off in a backpack in the hall, in the box in Ms. Young's room, or at home.

500
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
500
Easily understood; clear; rational and sane.
Lucid