ELA6 Writing Skills Quiz

Which of the following is an example of developing a character in narrative writing?

• Listing the character's physical attributes

• Explaining the character's job in detail

• Showing the character's reactions in challenging situations

• Providing a detailed history of the character's hometown

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

When organizing information in informational writing, what should you start with?

• A detailed description of the most complex idea

• An interesting fact to grab the reader's attention

• The background information necessary to understand the topic

• The conclusion to give readers an overview of what they will learn

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In argumentative writing, how should a claim be supported?

• By repeating the claim in different words throughout the essay

• With personal opinions that strongly state the claim

• Using evidence from credible sources

• By asking rhetorical questions to make the reader think

Which of the following is a transitional word or phrase?

• However

• And

• Because

• Very

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

When citing evidence from texts, what is crucial to include?

• Your opinion on the evidence

• The page number or paragraph where the evidence can be found

• A detailed summary of the entire text

• A rhetorical question to introduce the evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is an example of correct grammar and punctuation in a sentence?

• She's going too the store, to buy milk.

• Their going to the park after school.

• They're going to the concert tonight.

• Its raining outside, and I forgot my umbrella.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

In narrative writing, how can dialogue be used to develop characters?

• By providing long speeches for each character

• By showing how characters interact with each other

• By using dialogue as a way to list facts about the character

• By avoiding dialogue to keep the narrative simple

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the best way to organize a paragraph in informational writing?

• By placing the most important information at the end

• Starting with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea

• Mixing facts and opinions to make it more interesting

• Using complex vocabulary to impress the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following best demonstrates stating and supporting a claim in argumentative writing?

• "I believe this is true because I feel strongly about it."

• "According to a study by Dr. Smith, 90% of participants..."

• "Everyone knows that this is the best option."

• "It is obvious to anyone who thinks about it."

Which transitional phrase would best indicate a contrast between two ideas?

• In addition

• For example

• On the other hand

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5