ELA TOTD6

If I wrote a paragraph about reasons to build a new shopping center, which sentence would make the most sense in my paragraph?

• It would reduce the number of available stores in the area.
• It would provide more shopping options for the community.
• It would lead to less variety in shopping choices.
• It would increase traffic and congestion in the community.

If you wrote a paragraph about the best restaurants in town, which sentence would be the worst choice to include in your paragraph?

• A sentence criticizing a restaurant known for poor quality food or bad service and high prices.

• A sentence praising a restaurant with excellent quality food and service.

• A sentence praising a restaurant that is known for being fairly priced.

• A sentence praising a restaurant that has recently opened.

What is the point of adding evidence to opinion writing?

• To confuse the reader
• To make the writing longer
• To weaken the writer's argument
• To support and strengthen the writer's argument.

In an opinion article on the best way to cook a hamburger, which sentence would be the best conclusion?

• In conclusion, the key to a perfect hamburger is to deep fry it until it's crispy.
• In conclusion, the key to a perfect hamburger is to cook it to your desired level of doneness and to use high-quality ingredients.
• In conclusion, the best way to cook a hamburger is to leave it raw and serve it cold.
• In conclusion, the best way to cook a hamburger is to microwave it for 10 minutes.

What is the purpose of a conclusion sentence in an opinion article?

• To confuse the reader with contradictory information
• To summarize the main points and reinforce the author's viewpoint.
• To provide a summary of the opposing viewpoint
• To introduce new ideas and arguments

Which of these are "transition" words? hint: this one is pretty obvious 🤣

• However, therefore, meanwhile, consequently
• Banana
• Carrot
• Apple

Why should you use transition words in your writing?

• To make the writing less coherent
• To make the writing more confusing
• To slow down the pace of the writing
• To improve the flow and coherence of your writing.

What would be the best transition word to connect these two sentences?

Jacob enjoyed going on a hike in the woods. He liked that his friends were with him.

• Furthermore

• Finally
• However
• Instead

Which sentence use the "past perfect tense" correctly?

• She had already finished her homework before the party.
• She is finishing her homework right now.
• She finishes her homework during the party.
• She will finish her homework after the party.

Which is the "past perfect tense" of the word "sing"?

• had sung
• has sang
• had singed
• have sung