Grammar and Writing Review

Where in the essay is the thesis located?

• first sentence of the essay

• after the bridge

• last sentence in the introduction

• last sentence in the conclusion

Click all that relate to the thesis.

• one sentence

• structured as a question

• topic / argument + 3 reasons

• uses the words from the prompt

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

What type of writing should be used while writing the essay for the SOL?

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which of the following words does NOT use formal tone?

• stuff
• because
• determine
• believe

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

The best way to explain your point is - 

• To write a really long essay
• To find great sources
• To use specific examples and lots of details
• To write bullet points about your opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

If you can only come up with 2 reasons for your thesis, you will write 2 kick butt body paragraphs.

• True

• False

All of the ___ books were in their bookbags.  Which word fits in the blank?

• boys
• boy's
• boys'
• boy's'

Mrs. Peace said that she was confident we would do great.  How should this sentence be written?

• Mrs. Peace said that, "She was confident we would do great."
• Mrs. Peace said that, "she was confident we would do great."
• Mrs. Peace said that, "She was confident we would do great".
• As it is

My mom is important to me because she takes care of me.  ____, she cooks for me, washes my clothes, and takes me to practice.  Which transition belongs in the blank?

• Additionally,
• Specifically,
• For this reason,
• Similarly,

Without their (1) cellphones (2) teens (3) today (4) would be lost!  Where should a comma be added?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4