NYS English Exam

How many multiple choice questions are on the exam?

• 20

• 24

• 25

• 30

How many parts does the exam have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many texts will you be asked to read for the Argument section of the Regents (part 2)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The position that is the OPPOSITE of the one you are supporting for the argument essay is called the

• counterclaim

• central idea

• claim

• writing strategy

You must use evidence from ___ of the 4 texts to develop your argument.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

I have to cite the text number for each piece of evidence that I use - even if I write it in my own words.

• True

• Flase

It is acceptable to only address the counterclaim but not give any refute for it.

• True

• False

If I do not know how to spell a word, I can look it up on my phone.

• True

• False

How many texts must I cite evidence from in order to get full credit on Part 2 Argument essay?

• 1

• All

• 2

• 3

How many texts will you read and answer questions for in Part 1 Multiple Choice section of the Regents?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 10