Informative Writing Review GL/ACC

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• introduction

• thesis

• body paragraph

• transition

Answer explanation

Using someone else's words in a writing without citing where it came from is:

• citations
• friendship
• research
• plagiarism 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Ava wants to know how food can affect a person's attitude and mental health. Which of the following research questions could Ava use to find information about her topic?

• Which types of fast food have the most calories?

• What are the health benefits of eating dark chocolate?

• How does the sodium in salt increase blood pressure?

• How does the consumption of sugar affect mood?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The party could not begin until all the guests arrived. Which type of sentence is this?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Jennifer had a sandwich and an apple in her lunch today. Which type of sentence is this?

• simple
• compound
• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

The doctor treated the cut, but he did not have to make any stitches. What type of sentence is this?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Since we had our jackets, we didn't get too cold. What type of sentence is this?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Give an example of a sentence that uses precise language.

• "Snow is really good in the winter.'

• 'The book was interesting.'

• 'The carefully crafted wooden boat sailed smoothly across the peaceful lake.'

• 'It was a nice day to do stuff outside.'

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 introduces a topic in an informative essay?

• “I am not sure what to write about for this essay assignment today.”

• “I think this story is really exciting to read this morning.”

• “You should try this recipe at home because it is very delicious.”

• “Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make food from sunlight.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these examples is a relevant fact to support an essay about climate change?

• “The book I read last week talked about the amount of rain South Carolina received this year.”

• “Global temperatures have risen by more than one degree since 1900.”

• “My friend believes that climate change is something interesting to study.”

• “I like sunny days much more than rainy or cloudy days outside.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1