Pre-test about writing

the sentence to define people Who talk too much....EXCEPT

• chatty

• talk your ear off.

• the gift of the gab

• keep conversation

which phrases that could introduce the views of an author who has a comprehensive knowledge .............EXCEPT

• referring to the views

• According to Peter's study

• in addition

If you got some idea from your reading and it is .......................... your idea you will take note it immediately.

• grab

• catchy

• concern

• determine

Which phrases that link the idea and help to create a flow in the writing?

• in the same way

  
  

• this is noted that

• It is relevant to

Which word is odd one out?

• logical

• important

• useful

• express

Almost anyone can get a good grade if they follow these instructions...the purpose of this paragraph is

• tell step in a process

• narrate a story

• express an opinion

I will always remember a fishing trip that I took with my father when I was 12 years old. ...the purpose of this paragraph is

• compare two subjects

• explain causes

• narrate a story

Owls are different from hawks in several significant ways.....the purpose of this paragraph is.........

• tell steps in a process

• compare two subjects

• express an opinion

I believe that students should not own credit cards.

• tell steps in a process

• explains cause/effect

• narrate a story

There are three major causes of obesity in children.....the purpose of this paragraph is...............

• describe a topic

• explain causes/effect

• comparing and contrasting