Restating the Question in Answer

Which sentence shows a restatement of the question below.

Where are my shoes?

• Your shoes are in the closet.
• They are in the closet.
• These are your shoes.
• Find your shoes.

Which is a restatement of the question below:

Where did the dog go?

• In the house.
• At the park.
• The dog went in the house.
• Where is the dog?

Which sentence is a restatement of the question below?

Is the doctor happy with your progress?

• He is happy.
• The doctor is happy with my progress.
• Progress is good.
• He likes me.

Which is a restatement of the question below:

Did Thomas Edison invent many things?

• He was great.
• Thomas Edison loved his mother.
• Thomas Edison was smart.
• Thomas Edison invented many things.

Restate and answer the following question using a complete sentence. What is the capital of Louisiana?

• It is Baton Rouge.

• The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge.

• Baton Rouge is the answer.

• Baton Rouge is in Louisiana.

Restate and answer the following question. What is the name of the river that was used by the Poverty Point Indians for trade?

• The Poverty Point Indians and the Mississippi River are important to the culture of Louisiana.

• It is the Mississippi River.

• The Mississippi River is located between Louisiana and Mississippi.

• The Poverty Point Indians used the Mississippi River for trade.

Restate and answer the following question. How did Columbus’ arrival in the New World come to signal the end for native cultures worldwide?

• Columbus' arrival in the New World came to signal the end for native cultures worldwide.

• Columbus' arrival in the New World came to signal the end for native cultures worldwide and for that I am glad.

• Columbus' arrival in the New World came to signal the end for native cultures worldwide by spreading diseases and creating conflicts in the New World.

• I don't think that Columbus' arrival in the New World came to signal the end for native cultures worldwide.

Restate and answer the following question using a complete sentence. Explain why early European explorers would want control of the Mississippi River.

• Early European exploration would want control of the Mississippi River in order to control trade and transportation routes.

• They would not want to control of the Mississippi River because it's not important.

• Early European exploration and the Mississippi River are important.

• Early European exploration would control the Mississippi.

Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?

• The author states...
• This means...
• Because of this...
• In conclusion

Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence?

• This means...
• The author states...
• The author points out...
• In conclusion...