ICEE Review

Which of the following correctly describes the parts of an ICEE paragraph?

• A) Introduce, Cite, Explain, Elaborate

• B) Introduction, Connection, Example, Ending

• C) Idea, Clarify, Explain, End

• D) Introduce, Cite, Elaborate, End

Which sentence maintains consistent verb tense?

• She explains the theme and then discussed its importance.

• The author describes the conflict and shows how it is resolved.

• He wrote about the event and writes about its effects.

• The narrator tells the story and had shown the character's growth.

Which of the following is the best transition to elaborate on a previously stated explanation?

• For example,

• In contrast,

• Furthermore,

• On the other hand,

Which transition would best introduce a citation?

• As a result,

• For instance,

• However,

• Finally,

Which of the following is the strongest topic sentence for an ICEE paragraph about courage?

• Courage is an interesting idea.

• Many characters have courage.

• The main character shows courage by standing up to a powerful enemy despite personal risk.

• Courage is good.

Which sentence best introduces a citation smoothly?

• Here's a quote: "He never gave up."

• "He never gave up."

• The author states, "He never gave up," showing the character's determination.

• Quote: "He never gave up."

Which of the following explains a citation most effectively?

• This quote is cool.

• This quote shows that the character is determined even when facing problems.

• This quote is from page 9.

• The quote says the character never gave up.

What is the most important reason to use transition words in an ICEE paragraph?

• To make the paragraph longer

• To connect ideas smoothly and guide the reader

• To sound fancy

• To list random facts

What is the main purpose of the topic sentence in an ICEE paragraph?

• To give a random fact about the text

• To grab the reader's attention with a joke

• To introduce the main idea or argument of the paragraph

• To list every detail that will be mentioned later

10. The best way to smoothly include a citation is:

• to drop the citation at the end of the paragraph without explanation

• to integrate the citation naturally into the flow of the sentence

• to list all sources at the end of the document only

• to use footnotes for every sentence