Unit 4 Revision

Unit 4 Revision

By irhaam zein

Multiple Choice

When something is implied (not clearly stated) in a piece of writing, it is often referred to as what sort of information?

• Implicit

• Explicit

Multiple Choice

When something is clearly stated in a piece of writing, it is often referred to as what sort of information?

• Implicit

• Explicit

Multiple Choice

Sam and his cousin walked to the store. Sam bought a bag of chips while his cousin bought a bottle of water. If I asked the question, "What did Sam buy?" Would that question be implicit or explicit?

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.” Identify the explicit information.

• Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work.

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• Hudson enjoys his job.

Multiple Choice

Amanda needed to finish her science project by the 5th of March. She had everything she needed except her typed report. She knew that her typed report was worth 50% of her grade. She was going to fail. What explicit information can you pull from this story?

• Amanda is lazy.

• Amanda already has a high enough grade.

• Amanda didn't do typed work.

• Amanda didn't have enough time.

Multiple Choice

When something is implicit then the reader can go back and find the information directly in the story. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What can be a piece of implicit information in this story?

• The band needed rest.

• The lead singer has great dedication.

• It was getting late.

• The band has some new songs.

Multiple Choice

What symbol is this ---> :

• Semi colon

• colon

• Dash

Multiple Choice

What is a colon used for?

• To separate additional information from the rest of the sentence

• To remove words

• To show that a list is going to follow

Multiple Choice

The first letter of the word after a colon should not be capitalized unless it is a proper noun.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

• I am very interested in many sports: Soccer, hockey and football.

• The following girls are in year 6: Mira, Reem and Maryam.

• The following girls are in year 5: jilian, Lulwa and Maria.

Colon

A colon is used to show a list is going to follow. For example:

​

When you come to class, you will need the following items: pencils, books, colors and erasers. ​

Open Ended

Write 2 sentences that correctly uses colons.

Multiple Choice

What symbol is this --> ;

• Semi-colon

• Colon

• Dash

• Brackets

Multiple Choice

What is a semi-colon used for?

• To separate additional information from the rest of the sentence

• To separate phrases in a sentence

• To remove information

• To bring information to the attention of the reader

​ Semi- colons

​A semi-colon is used to separate phrases in a list.

​

"When you visit a park, make sure to follow the wildlife code: follow fire regulations; leave pets at home; do not touch or remove any animals; put all your garbage in a bin.

Multiple Choice

What symbol is this --> ()

• Semi-colon

• Colon

• Dash

• Brackets

Multiple Choice

What are brackets used for?

• To remove information

• To separate phrases in a sentence

• To separate additional information from the rest of the sentence

• To bring information to the attention of the reader

Brackets

Brackets are used to separate additional information from the rest of the sentence. The sentence makes sense without the brackets. For example:

​

The girl ( aged 12) won the spelling contest.​

Open Ended

Write 2 sentences where brackets are used to separate additional information.

Multiple Choice

What symbol is this --> -

• Semi-colon

• Colon

• Brackets

• Dash

Multiple Choice

What is a dash used for ?

• To separate additional information from the rest of the sentence

• To separate phrases in a sentence

• To remove information

• To bring information to the attention of the reader

Open Ended

Write a sentence where the information below is included to bring information to the reader's attention; "only 12 years old."

Dashes

Dashes are used to bring attention to the information in the sentence. For example:

​

The boy- who was very tall- was able to get the cat from the tree.

​

Mrs. Maryam - who was known for being the best in the school- started teaching our class.​