Personal Narratives
Expository Essays
Punctuation
Transitions
Combine Sentences
100
Instead of writing a list of events, you should write your personal narrative about a ___________ ___________ of time.
small moment
100
The first paragraph of your expository essay has your lead and the ________________ ________________ of your paper.
Acceptable answers: "central idea" or "topic sentence".
100
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation: A. The Texas flag is red white and blue. B. The Texas flag is red, white and blue.
B is the correct answer. Commas are used between three or more items in a series. The comma before the word "and" is optional when you have items in a series.
100
First, stir the eggs. _______, add the salt and pepper. Which transition would be the best choice to fill in the blank: A. Because B. Soon C. Next
The best answer choice is C.
100
Read these sentences: The Texas flag is red and white. The Texas flag is blue. What is the best way to combine the sentences? A. The Texas flag is red and white and it is also blue. B. The Texas flag is red, white and blue.
The best answer is B.
200
This is a three part sentence you have been taught how to write by remembering "foot" + "eye" + "thought bubble".
Ba-da-bing
200
In the last paragraph of your expository essay you should restate your _______________ _______________ in a new way.
Acceptable answers: "topic sentence" or "central idea"
200
What punctuation should go at the end of this sentence: What is your name_
A question mark
200
Jeffrey relaxed after a long day at school. ___________, he remembered that he still had some homework to finish. Which transition would be the best choice to fill in the blank: A. Suddenly B. Furthermore C. For example
The best answer choice is A.
300
What is the type of personal narrative lead that is very descriptive and can create a picture in the reader's mind?
Acceptable answers are "snapshot" or "picture".
300
The "C" in Why CAFE stands for:_______________.
Caution or cautionary statement
300
Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. Lorens dog is brown. B. Loren's dog is brown.
Correct answer is B: Loren's dog is brown. The apostrophe shows possession, or that the dog belongs to Loren.
300
My sister loves soccer, ________ I don't care too much about sports. Which transition would be the best choice to fill in the blank: A. suddenly B. but C. later on
The best answer is B.
400
This type of lead starts right in the middle of the most exciting part of the story.
Action
400
The "F" in Why CAFE stands for ________________.
Fact
400
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A. Joshua exclaimed, "That is one big caterpillar!" B. Joshua "exclaimed, that is one big caterpillar!"
The correct answer is A: Joshua exclaimed, "That is one big caterpillar!" Remember: quotation marks go around the words that the person said.
400
I was concentrating on my homework. ______________, the soup boiled over. Which transition would be the best choice to fill in the blank: A. Because B. Even though C. Meanwhile
The best answer is C.
500
A writing technique that slows down time to show all the details is called_______________?
Acceptable answers: "Slow motion" or "explode the moment".
500
The "E" in Why CAFE stands for ________________.
Example
500
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation: A. Ms. Wiedemann thought to herself, those are smart students! B. Ms. Wiedemann thought to herself, "Those are smart students!"
The correct answer is B: Ms. Wiedemann thought to herself, "Those are smart students!" Quotation marks are used around words that a person thinks inside their head.
500
She stayed up too late last night. ______________, she slept until noon. Which is the best transition to fill in the blank: A. Therefore B. Eventually C. For example
The best answer is A.