Argumentative Writing and Milestone Prep (Video Game Theme)

Which sentence best introduces a claim as a thesis statement in an argumentative essay about the benefits of video games?

• Video games are awesome and fun.

• Everyone plays games these days.

• While some critics argue that video games waste time, research shows that gaming can improve problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.

• I like video games because they’re fun to play.

Which sentence best supports a claim that video games can improve learning?

• Video games teach you stuff sometimes.

• My cousin learned things from a game once.

• According to a study from the University of Wisconsin, students who played educational video games scored higher on critical thinking tests than those who didn’t.

• Gaming is fun, so people probably learn stuff.

Which sentence uses a transition to introduce additional evidence?

• To begin, games are cool.

• Also, many video games encourage teamwork through multiplayer modes.

• So, Games teach you to work hard.

• People like teamwork and gaming.

Which sentence maintains a formal tone for an essay about video game careers?

• Making games sounds cool and all.

• Game design is, like, the dream job for so many people.

• Careers in video game design combine artistic creativity, programming knowledge, and user experience skills.

• You totally need to check out how games get made!

Which sentence is the BEST concluding statement for a formal essay about competitive gaming?

• In conclusion, Esports are totally blowing up right now.

• That’s why I want to be a pro gamer.

• As esports continue to grow, they offer teens exciting opportunities to compete, learn, and even earn scholarships.

• Playing games is the best way to get famous.

Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase related to gaming?

• Beating the final boss, the player jumped up in celebration.

• The final boss made the player happy.

• The boss, beat by the player, was gone.

• The player was jumping because the final boss was beat.

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

• The final round was played by the team.

• A new level was unlocked by the player.

• The player defeated the final boss.

• The victory was celebrated by the gamers.

Which sentence uses the indicative mood correctly?

• Save your progress before you exit.

• If I were in the game, I would be the champion.

• Will you join my team?

• The player levels up after completing the mission.

Which sentence contains a shift in verb tense that needs correcting?

• She played the game for hours and beats the high score.

• He logged in and started the tutorial.

• We completed the quest and earned the badge.

• They watched the stream and posted about it.

Which sentence is punctuated and capitalized correctly?

• I just downloaded Legend of the lost realms on Steam.

• I Just downloaded Legend of the Lost Realms on steam.

• I just downloaded Legend of the Lost Realms on Steam.

• I just downloaded legend of the Lost Realms on Steam.