Writing Mid-Semester Exam Review 2022

Multiple Choice

In the introduction. Gives the reader an idea as to what your essay will be about.

• Hook

• Background

• Big Mama Claim

• Transitions

Multiple Choice

This goes along with your evidence and tells from where in the source articles you got your evidence.

• Citation

• Analysis

• Sourcing

• Links

Multiple Choice

Some examples of this include the following: However, In Conclusion, Furthermore, In addition, To Start Off.

• Paragraphs
• Notations
• Transitions
• Citations 

Multiple Choice

"Write a response where you describe the popular fashions of the 20th century." Essay Type?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Multiple Choice

"Write a pamphlet that teaches older Americans about social media." Essay type?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Multiple Choice

"Write an essay explaining the effects of deforestation on plants and vegetation." Essay type?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Multiple Choice

True or false: You do not need to plan to write your essay

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or false: Without a thesis you don't have an essay

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition of a hook in an informational essay?

• a way to transition from one topic to another
• a concluding statement
• a sentence that grabs the readers attention
• a question

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a technique to use for a hook?

• A startling fact
• the staccato
• The question
• a simple statement

Multiple Choice

After you write the hook, you must first...

• lead in to the topic with background information
• include the author and title of the work
• tie the hook to the thesis with context
• all of the above

Multiple Choice

Transition can best be described as...

• an interesting opening that grabs the readers attention
• a word or phrase that helps ideas flow and connect to each other
• the conclusion to the opening paragraph
• the conclusion to the body paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Which word or words in the following sentence are transitional words?  Ambrose Bierce uses imagery in the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek". As a result, the audience can see, hear, and feel the pain Peyton Farquhar is facing.

• the audience can see
• Peyton Farquhar
• As a result
• imagery

Multiple Choice

The thesis of a paper is...

• A sentence that explains the who, what, why, when and where of the essay.
• the sentence that grabs the readers attention
• the information that leads into a quote
• the conclusion of the paper

Multiple Choice

Which of the following quotes is written correctly?

• "His necked ached horribly; his brain was on fire..." (Bierce 5).
• "...His brain was on fire. (Bierce 5).
• "His neck ached horribly; his brain on fire... (Bierce 5)".
• His neck ached horribly; his brain was on fire..." (Bierce 5)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct format for a 5 paragraph essay?

• Introductory paragraph, body paragraphs (3), concluding paragraph
• Body paragraph, introduction, conclusion
• Introduction paragraph, transition paragraph, body paragraph, concluding paragraph
• Introduction paragraph, lead in paragraph, body paragraph, transition paragraph, conclusion

Multiple Choice

An introductory paragraph needs all of the following except?

• hook
• background information
• internal citation
• thesis

Multiple Choice

What is a transitional phrase you could use to begin your first body paragraph?

• However
• Additionally
• In conclusion
• For instance

Multiple Choice

Where do you use transitional phrases? 

• At the beginning of each body paragraph, when introducing a new idea and to begin your conclusion.
• In your thesis.
• In your sources.
• To end each paragraph.

Multiple Choice

When you "Reply All," who receives the email?

• Only the sender

• You and the sender

• Everyone who received the initial email

• Everyone plus you

Multiple Choice

"Good Morning Mr. Thomas" is an example of a ________.

• Salutation

• Email Body

• Closing Statement

• CC

Multiple Choice

"Mrs. Collins, I will not be in class next week because I am going out of town to visit family" is an example of a good Subject Line.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

"C ya l8r alig8r" is an appropriate closing statement.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What does BCC stand for?

• Behind Carbon Copy

• Business Copy Carbon

• Blind Copy Copy

• Blind Carbon Copy

Multiple Choice

What is the first part of an email address called? [e-mail]

• Log in

• Username

• Host name

• Recipient

Multiple Choice

The Subject Line is used for:

• Writing the email message

• Giving a brief description of the email

• Homework Assignments

• Emoticons

Multiple Choice

You should _________ your emails before sending. Once they are sent you cannot get them back.

• return

• reply

• review

• remind

Multiple Choice

Choose the best way to rewrite this email: Did I miss anything?

• Did I miss anything important?

• What did I miss?

• What did I miss during 2nd block on January 19th?

• Ms. Horgan, what did I miss?

Multiple Choice

How long should you wait for a response after sending a professional email?

• 24 hours

• 2 business days

• 1 hour

• Send an email every day until you receive a response

Multiple Choice

What's the BEST way to rewrite this email?

Dear Ms. Lopez,

You didn't enter my grade yet. Can you do it?

Sincerely,

Sally Student

• Dear Ms. Lopez,

  My grade is not updated yet. Can you update it?

  Sincerely,

  Sally Student

• Dear Ms. Lopez,

  My grade is not updated yet. I am getting in trouble at home. Can you fix it?

  Sincerely,

  Sally Student

• Dear Ms. Lopez,

  My grade is not updated yet. When possible, can my grade be updated? Thank you for your time.

  Sincerely,

  Sally Student

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good example of a subject line?

• Sally Student

• Sally Student, 3rd block, absence

• HI!

• I have a question.

Multiple Choice

Which choice is an appropriate greeting?

• HI!

• What's up?

• How are you?

• Good morning,

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following is an appropriate closing for a professional email?

• Warm regards,

• Respectfully,

• Bye.

• Sincerely,

Multiple Choice

What should be included in the signature line of an email?

• First and Last name

• First name

• My nickname

• First and last name and contact information

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: What is not appropriate to include in a professional email?

• Emojis

• A greeting/ salutation

• ?!?!?!!?!

• Words in ALL CAPS

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to ask for extra time on an assignment?

• I was wondering if I could have extra time to complete this assignment.

• I was wondering if I could get extra time.

• May I please have extra time?

• Could I get more time?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an email that is concise and to-the-point?

• I would like to turn in my essay on Tuesday because I will be absent on Monday.

• My aunt and uncle came over for dinner so I didn't have time to do homework.

• I had a basketball game last night at Salem. I got home late. Can I have extra time?

• I need help! I cried for an hour last night. I'm so frustrated. Can I have extra time?

Multiple Choice

What does BCC mean?

• Bring colored copies

• Bring cool clothes

• Blink carbon copy

• Blind carbon copy

Multiple Choice

If you want to include many people on an email and you want everyone to see who is included, which icon would you click?

• BCC

• CC

• Signature line

• Subject line

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: Email is forever, so I should be careful what I write and send through email.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which elements are essential for all emails?

• Subject

• Greeting

• Body

• Closing

• Signature

Multiple Choice

How many words should be in your subject line?

• 1-5

• 5-10

• 10-15

• 15-20

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: The body of an email should

• be clear

• be to-the-point

• have a lot of fluff/extra sentences

• have complete sentences

• have slang/abbreviations

Multiple Choice

What is the independent clause in this sentence? (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

• My cell phone broke

• when it fell onto the ground

Multiple Choice

What is the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

• My cell phone broke

• when it fell onto the ground

Multiple Choice

What is the independent clause in this sentence? (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

• Before I submitted my paper

• I asked my friend to check it

Draw

Underline the independent clause. (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

Draw

Underline the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

Draw

Underline the independent clause. (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

Draw

Underline the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

Draw

Underline the independent clause. (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

​A complex sentence is one or more independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses.

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• ​a dependent clause has a subject and a verb, BUT it does not make sense on its own.  WHY?? → AWUBIS!

• ​If a subordinating conjunction (AWUBIS) begins the dependent clauses, the clause must be followed by a comma.

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​Complex Sentences

Multiple Choice

Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence? Because softball is such a fun sport many people joined the team.

• Because, softball is such a fun sport many people joined the team.

• Because softball is such a fun sport, many people joined the team.

• Because softball is such a fun sport many, people joined the team.

Multiple Choice

Ariana Grande, a famous pop musician has numerous hit songs.

• Insert a comma after "musician"

• Insert a comma after "numerous"

• Insert a comma after "famous"

• Make no change

Multiple Choice

Because of the government shutdown, many federal workers are not getting paid.

• Complex sentence

• Appositive phrase

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses comma correctly?

• Monday February 22 2021

• Monday, February 22 2021

• Monday, February, 22 2021

• Monday, February 22, 2021

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses comma correctly?

• The capital of the United, States is Washington D.C.

• The capital of the United States, is Washington D.C.

• The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Feb 15 1983

• Feb. 15, 1983

• Feb, 15. 1983

Multiple Choice

Which date is written correctly?

• May 5 2016
• May, 5 2016
• May 5, 2016

Multiple Choice

Which date is punctuated correctly?

• Monday February 22 2021

• Monday, February 22 2021

• Monday, February, 22 2021

• Monday, February 22, 2021

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dates is properly punctuated?

• On September 11 2021 it was 20 year since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021 it was 20 year since 9/11.

• On September, 11 2021 it was 20 year since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021, it was 20 year since 9/11.

Multiple Choice

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

Veteran's Day is on November 11 2021 this year.

• When a sentence begins with an introductory phrase or transition.

• Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

• Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

• Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses comma correctly?

• The capital of the United, States is Washington D.C.

• The capital of the United States, is Washington D.C.

• The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the comma rule for locations (city/state) correctly?

• Mrs. Irving went to Los Angeles, California and she went shopping.

• Mrs. Irving went to Los Angeles California, and she went shopping.

• Mrs. Irving went to, Los Angeles, California, and she went shopping.

• Mrs. Irving went to Los Angeles, California, and she went shopping.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses a comma to separate the name of a city from the state?

• We are moving to Spokane Washington.

• I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• The hurricanes, hit Tulsa Oklahoma, and Destin Florida.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

• Our last day of school is May, 25 2022.

• Our last day of school is May 25, 2022.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• I want to go to Orlando Florida.
• I want to go to, Orlando, Florida.
• I want to go to Orlando, Florida.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cities/states is properly punctuated?

• In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• Back when I was in college, I got stuck at the Orlando, FL airport!

• Back when I was in college I got stuck at the Orlando, FL airport!

• Back when I was in college, I got stuck at the Orlando, FL, airport!

• Back when I was in college, I got stuck at the orlando, FL airport!

Commas (in cities & states)

by Mr. Rodriguez

Commas in cities & states

​Example: "We live in Houston, TX."

​We use a comma when writing out a city and its state. The comma goes between the city & state. (REMEMBER: Capitalize the city & BOTH letters of the abbreviated state.)

Examples:

• ​We live in Houston, TX.

• ​I'm travelling to Los Angeles, CA.

• ​I am originally from Chicago, IL.

• ​He is visiting from Miami, FL.

Keep in mind... We should still apply the other comma rules that we've learned so far!

Introductory clauses... (Later that day, we went to the mall.)

​Transitions words... (However, I was exhausted!)

​Appositive phrases... (Ms. Garrison, my teacher friend, brought me Starbucks!)

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• I'll be visiting Austin TX for winter break.

• I'll be visiting austin Texas for winter break.

• I'll be visiting Austin, TX, for winter break.

• I'll be visiting Austin, TX for winter break.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• My friend, Bob is going to san Antonio, TX for vacation.

• My friend Bob is going to San Antonio, TX for vacation.

• My friend, Bob, is going to San Antonio, TX for vacation.

• My friend, Bob is going to San antonio, TX for vacation.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• Back when I was in college, I got stuck at the Orlando, FL airport!

• Back when I was in college I got stuck at the Orlando, FL airport!

• Back when I was in college, I got stuck at the Orlando, FL, airport!

• Back when I was in college, I got stuck at the orlando, FL airport!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• I flew from Houston TX to New Orleans LA and wound up stalled in Orlando FL.

• I flew from Houston TX, to New Orleans LA, and wound up stalled in Orlando FL.

• I flew from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA and wound up stalled in Orlando, FL.

• I flew from Houston TX, to New Orleans, LA and wound up stalled, in Orlando FL,

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia, Pa one winter!

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia pa one winter!

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia PA one winter!

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia, PA one winter!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia, Pa one winter!

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia pa one winter!

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia PA one winter!

• I also got stuck in Philadelphia, PA one winter!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• Bob, my cousin, is moving to Phoenix, AZ.

• Bob my cousin, is moving to Phoenix, AZ.

• Bob my cousin is moving to Phoenix AZ.

• Bob, my cousin, is moving to Phoenix AZ.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• He is taking Buster his pet dog, with him.

• He is taking Buster, his pet dog, with him.

• He is taking Buster, his pet dog with him.

• He is taking Buster his pet dog with him.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• If you want to have a good time, visit Miami, FL.

• If you want to have a good time visit Miami, FL.

• If you want to have a good time visit Miami FL.

• If you want to have a good time... visit Miami, FL.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• In order to enjoy the snow, I recommend visiting Denver, co.

• In order to enjoy the snow I recommend visiting Denver, CO.

• In order to enjoy the snow I recommend visiting Denver CO.

• In order to enjoy the snow, I recommend visiting Denver, CO.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• If you're feeling lucky, stop by Las Vegas NV!

• If you're feeling lucky stop by Las Vegas, NV!

• If you're feeling lucky, stop by Las Vegas, NV!

• If you're feeling lucky, stop by Las Vegas, nv!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

• After we finish the Quizizz let's go to Galveston, TX!

• After we finish the Quizizz, let's go to Galveston, TX!

• After we finish the Quizizz, let's go to Galveston TX!

• After we finish the Quizizz, let's go to Galveston Tx!

Fill in the Blank

Write this sentence correctly:

my best friend bob is from houston tx

(Remember: There is an appositive phrase here!)^

Fill in the Blank

Write this sentence correctly:

bill my only cousin is from austin tx.

(Remember: There is an appositive phrase here!)^

Fill in the Blank

Write this sentence correctly:

jill my best friend ever is moving to san antonio tx.

(Remember: There is an appositive phrase here!)^

Fill in the Blank

Write this sentence correctly:

mr. rodriguez our english teacher was born in houston tx.

(Remember: There is an appositive phrase here!)^