6th Perid: ELA8 Writing Skills Quiz

Which of the following best describes the purpose of developing a central idea in a piece of writing?

• To list all the facts and figures related to the topic

• To provide a detailed biography of the author

• To give the reader a clear focus and understanding of what the writing is about

• To entertain the reader with unrelated stories

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does it mean to organize information logically in a piece of writing?

• Placing the most important information at the end

• Arranging ideas in a way that makes sense and guides the reader through the argument or narrative

• Including as many facts as possible, regardless of their relevance

• Writing in chronological order only

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of using evidence to support claims in an argumentative essay?

• Stating an opinion without backing it up

• Using a quote from a well-known expert that directly supports the argument

• Repeating the same idea in different words

• Making a claim based on a personal belief

When evaluating sources for credibility, which of the following is NOT a reliable indicator?

• The author's qualifications and expertise

• The publication date of the source

• The number of advertisements on the webpage

• Citations of other credible sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a strong thesis statement?

• A question that the essay will answer

• A broad statement that is difficult to prove

• A clear, concise statement of the main idea or argument that the writer intends to discuss and prove

• A detailed description of all the topics covered in the essay

In argumentative writing, what is the purpose of a counterargument?

• To confuse the reader

• To weaken the writer's own argument

• To show the writer has considered other viewpoints and can refute them

• To change the topic of the essay

Which of the following is an example of narrative writing?

• A news article explaining the effects of climate change

• An essay arguing the importance of free speech

• A story about a person's experience during a natural disaster

• A report on the findings of a scientific study

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the primary goal of informational writing?

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story

• To provide facts and explain a topic or concept

• To describe a personal experience in detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best demonstrates organizing information logically in an informational essay?

• Jumping between unrelated topics in each paragraph

• Starting with the conclusion, then presenting the evidence

• Grouping related information together and presenting it in a sequence that builds understanding

• Only using chronological order, regardless of the topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to evaluate sources for credibility in academic writing?

• To ensure the writing is long enough

• To make the writing more entertaining

• To provide the reader with a variety of opinions

• To ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9