English II MAAP Prep

Although we live in the present, there is an ever-present need to remember the past. 

• NO CHANGE 

• their 

• but there 

• they’re 

  
  

To avoid being late for her flight, Sheila allotted an extra hour wisely in case of traffic.

The best placement for the underlined word would be:

• where it is now.

• before the word being.

• before the word late.

• before the word allotted.

Using the prompt below, choose the BEST thesis statement. Write an essay stating your position on whether a person is strengthened by adversity.

• A person is made stronger when they face an adversity because facing an adversity makes a person tough.

• A person is strengthened by adversity, but adversity can also break a person's spirit.

• Yes, a person is made stronger when they face an adversity. Adversities are an important part of life.

• A person is strengthened by adversity because important lessons are learned in times of struggle.

The S in "TEDS" is where you

• Connect your example to your thesis

• Provide additional details about your example

• State your claim

• Explain why your position may be incorrect

Which of the following approaches to pre-writing is recommended on the STAAR?

• Write, revise, and edit and rough draft.

• Just think as you write. It's more authentic that way.

• Use a TEDS outline.

• Create a VENN Diagram

Which of the following can be answered with a dictionary? (Choose all that apply.)

• Spelling questions

• Apostrophe questions

• Comma questions

• How to change a verb into past tense

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• I like tacos, they are delicious.

• I like tacos. And they are delicious.

• I like tacos; they are delicious.

• I like tacos they are delicious.

My _____ have plans.

• friends

• friend's

• friends'

I have two best friends. My _____ names are Micah and Emily.

• friend's

• friends'

• friends

I'm need to clean my room, ____ I'll get started on the kitchen.

• then

• than