State Test Writing

What is the correct format for the Introduction Paragraph?

• Claim/Thesis

  Hook

  Bridge

• Bridge

  Hook

  Claim/Thesis

• Hook

  Claim/Thesis

  Bridge

• Hook

  Bridge

  Claim/Thesis

Which part of your essay should have evidence and elaboration?

What is the first thing you should do when you get your test?

• Read the sources

• Create your Claim or Thesis

• Unpack the Prompt

• Highlight/

  Underline Evidence

How many times should you check your work?

• Check it once and say you are done.

• Do not check it at all.

• Check it twice and turn in without reading the questions.

• Check it twice or more, read the questions and answer choices before submitting.

How much time should you spend on your test? (Two answers)

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes.

Answer explanation

You should always take at least an hour or more during your test. That means, take 60 or up to 90 minutes.

What should you do when you are starting a test? (Two answers)

• Read the questions first.

• Read the passages before answering the questions.

• Answer all the questions before reading the passages.

• Start your writing.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• A) To introduce the main topic

• B) To provide evidence for the argument

• C) To state the main argument or claim

• D) To summarize the conclusion

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• A) Its important to proofread your work.

• B) It's important to proofread your work.

• C) Its' important to proofread your work.

• D) Its important, to proofread your work.

What is a synonym for the word 'elaborate'?

• A) Simple

• B) Complicated

• C) Brief

• D) Easy

In which part of an essay should you restate your thesis?

• A) Introduction

• B) Body Paragraphs

• C) Conclusion

• D) Title