Proofreading & editing

Essays should always be written using formal language.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.8.4

Which of the following is the right way to use a quote?

• The author says, "boy I really pulled a Charlie Gordon."

• It is shown here: "boy I really pulled a Charlie Gordon."

• Then he says, "boy I really pulled a Charlie Gordon."

• Charlie exclaims, "Boy I really pulled a Charlie Gordon."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.3B

Which should you never use in an essay?

• he

• I

• she

• they

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CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.8.4

"This essay will show" is an acceptable thing to write in an essay.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

Which of these sentences are written in formal English?

• He says he's gonna do it right next time.

• I should've turned in my outline on Friday.

• Plagiarism is taking someone else's words without giving them credit.

• It is entirely unacceptable for you to neglect your work.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

A thesis statement:

• Is the first sentence of your introduction

• Is the last sentence of your introduction

• Is the first sentence of your body paragraph

• Just has to be in the introduction

The purpose of a thesis statement is:

• To explain your argument

• To share your opinion on your topic

• To give the main purpose and topic of the essay

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4