Writing Skills Quiz
Authored by MARILOU GONZALEZ
English
4th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a "hook" in an opinion essay?
To summarize the main argument
To list the sources of information
To grab the reader's attention
To provide statistical data
Answer explanation
The purpose of a 'hook' in an opinion essay is to grab the reader's attention, making them interested in reading further.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for writing a hook?
Quotation
Short experience
Surprising fact
Providing a conclusion
Answer explanation
Providing a conclusion is NOT a suggested method for writing a hook. Hooks are meant to grab the reader's attention, and providing a conclusion at the beginning may not engage them effectively.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you not forget to do when introducing the main part of a sentence?
Use a period
Put a comma
Use a question mark
Use an exclamation point
Answer explanation
When introducing the main part of a sentence, you should not forget to put a comma. This helps separate the introductory element from the main clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the example given, how much trash do American elementary school students produce each year?
1.2 million pounds
1.2 billion pounds
1.2 thousand pounds
1.2 hundred pounds
Answer explanation
American elementary school students produce 1.2 billion pounds of trash each year, as stated in the example.
Tags
CCSS.5.NBT.A.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase can be used to state your opinion in an essay?
Without a doubt
In conclusion
For example
On the other hand
Answer explanation
The phrase 'Without a doubt' is used to express one's opinion in an essay, making it the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word or phrase would be appropriate to use when adding an additional reason in an opinion essay?
However
Besides
Nevertheless
On the contrary
Answer explanation
The correct transition word to use when adding an additional reason in an opinion essay is 'Besides', as it indicates an additional point or reason that supports the argument.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phrase could you use to introduce a piece of evidence that supports your reason in an opinion essay?
For all these reasons
In conclusion
For example/instance
Opponents may argue
Answer explanation
The correct phrase to introduce evidence in an opinion essay is 'For example/instance'. This phrase helps support your reason with specific examples.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.4.5
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