Narrative Writing Check

Skyler is writing a research report on diamonds. Which 2 transition words would be appropriate for his report?

• In fact,

• However,

• Suddenly,

• Late last night,

• Out of nowhere,

Scarlet is writing an argumentative argument on whether or not her school should have a dress code. Which 3 transition words would be appropriate for her essay?

• Out of the blue,

• Finally,

• In addition to,

• One spring morning,

• Therefore,

Which transitional phrase is the best way for Mason to begin his personal narrative about a terrible bike accident he experienced when he was six years old?

• Earlier on,

• At one point,

• It started when,

• Before this,

Which transitional phrase is the best way for Marissa to enhance the details of events in her personal narrative about a how she spent her winter break?

• before long,

• Once upon a time,

• In conclusion,

• Last month,

Read and answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

• Benjamin Franklin created a magazine titled The general magazine.

• My older sister works at Piney Grove street Market after school.

• The Persistence of Memory is Salvador Dali's most famous painting.

• I will be reading my story at the Murrysville Young writers' festival.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

• Trinity stated, "I'd rather be home watching television."

• "I'd rather be home watching television." Stated Trinity.

• I'd rather be home," stated Trinity, and I'd rather be watching television".

• "I'd rather be home watching television. Stated Trinity."

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

• "Be quiet! Yelled Matthew and Carson" to the rowdy bunch of kids.

• Matthew and Carson yelled, "Be quiet!" to the rowdy bunch of kids.

• "Matthew and Carson yelled, Be quiet!" to the rowdy bunch of kids."

• "Be quiet! yelled Matthew and Carson" to the rowdy bunch of kids.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

• "Chase said I studied for hours for my big science test."

• Chase said "I studied for hours for my big science test".

• Chase said, "I studied for hours for my big science test."

• Chase said, "I studied for hours for my big science test".

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Brianna reads The new York Times each day after school.

• Brianna reads The New York Times each day after school.

• Brianna reads "The New York Times" each day after school.

• Brianna reads The New york Times each day after School.