Cumulative writing review

Read the following prompt and decide which type of essay you are being asked to write.

You have now read the articles "Tooth Decay" by Toof Hurty and "Clean as a Whistle" by Pearly Whites. Write an essay in which you discuss the importance of tooth care. Remember to use conventions of standard written English.

• narrative essay

• argumentative essay

• informative essay

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? Choose all that apply.

• Because you started the test early, you will finish before everyone else.

• Kayla always walks her dog when it is sunny; however, she doesn't walk him when it rains.

• You can go to the store with us if you complete all of your homework assignments.

• Singers like to warm up their vocal chords and review their lyrics.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

Which sentence contains coordinate adjectives?

• No one wanted to go visit the old, grumpy man when he returned from his trip.

• His eyes were as dark as the night sky.

• Tyler saved the day when he decided to pack an extra lunch for a teammate.

• Kevin is a terrible person, and he should not be allowed to go on the trip due to his unruly behavior.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• When we receive the award, we need to make sure to thank our sponsor.

• If you can't make it to the picnic please let us know.

• Someone needs to move the table, however, I can't move it.

• They never invited us to the party so we never received a paper invitation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which would be found in an argumentative essay? Choose all that apply.

• dialogue

• a claim

• evidence from the text

• a counterclaim

• punctuation

Which would be found in a narrative essay? Choose all that apply.

• dialogue

• a resolution

• a reflection

• a thesis statement

• introduction of sources

Which statements are true? Choose all that apply.

• Sentences start with capital letters and end with a punctuation mark.

• Dialogue always has apostrophes around someone's exact words.

• Coordinating conjunctions are commonly called FANBOYS.

• Commas can be placed between two independent clauses to form a compound sentence.

• A complex sentence contains an independent and a dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• to make a claim and provide a reason and evidence for that claim

• to show the other side's claim and provide a flaw for that side's reasoning

• to provide more reasons for your claim and provide another piece of evidence for your side

• to add filler to your essay

Which is not an element of a narrative essay?

• setting

• climax

• dialogue

• rising action

• a hook

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which are true about commas? Choose all that apply.

• They can be used in listing things.

• They can join two independent clauses to make a compound sentence.

• They can be used along with a fanboy in a compound sentence.

• They are used in dates to separate the day of the month and the year.

• They are used between a city and a state in an address.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A