English General Paper

Why is critical thought important in essay writing?

• To fill up space in the essay

• To impress the reader with complex words

• To analyze and evaluate the topic deeply

• To make the essay longer

Which of the following is a reading skill the course aims to develop?

• Speed reading

• Understanding vocabulary in context

• Writing in cursive

• Drawing conclusions from pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In essay writing, what is the difference between ‘input’ and ‘output’?

• Input is the information you use; output is your opinion about it

• Input is the number of pages; output is the quality of writing

• Input is the essay's introduction; output is the conclusion

• Input is the title of the essay; output is the body paragraphs

What’s one key difference between an 'effective' and a 'competent' essay?

• An effective essay uses more complex words

• An effective essay applies examples more appropriately

• A competent essay is shorter

• A competent essay has more paragraphs

Explain what it means to "synthesize information" in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

David ___ blue eyes.

• has got

• have got

• is

• isn't

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

People say my brother’s …………………He likes giving gifts to his friends.

• Brave

• Modest

• Generous

• Optimistic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Emily is really …………………She seems to think she is better than everyone.

• Loving

• Arrogant

• Sensitive

• Caring

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

We should be…………………about the future. Things are getting better all the time.

• Amusing

• Optimistic

• Shy

• Pessimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He go to school every day.

• C) They has a big house.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A