ELA 6A - Unit 3 Modified Exam

Pia and Paula who are twins like to dress differently to show off their distinct personalities. Which sentence correctly shows where commas should go to set off the nonrestrictive element?

• Pia and Paula who are twins like to dress differently, to show off their distinct, personalities.

• Pia and Paula, who are twins, like to dress differently to show off their distinct personalities.

• Pia and Paula who are twins, like to dress differently, to show off their distinct personalities.

• Pia and Paula who are twins, like to dress differently, to show off their distinct personalities.

Use of brackets to indicate added information

• Ms. Aronson the teacher said [the] students could leave early.

• [Ms. Aronson] the teacher said the students could leave early.

• Ms. Aronson [the teacher] said the students could leave early.

• Ms. Aronson the teacher said the students could leave [early].

Which structural element is correctly described?

• A chapter can be used to separate a discussion of main events.

• A paragraph can be used to separate a discussion of main events.

• A section can be used to separate a discussion of key ideas.

• A paragraph can be used to separate a discussion of main events.

According to the passage, what is the most important part of throwing a party?

• Party Time inviting the guests

• preparing the refreshments

• the cost of the party

• planning and organizing the party

How is this passage important to the central idea of "The Curfew"?

• It states the main reason the town set up a curfew for teenagers.

• It supports the town's reasons for having a ten o'clock curfew for teenagers.

• It compares potential issues related to the ten o'clock curfew for teenagers.

• It provides a contrasting perspective about a curfew for teenagers.

How does this paragraph fit into the overall structure of the article?

• This paragraph provides a solution to the problem that a party host could encounter.

• This paragraph describes a specific step a party host should perform.

• This paragraph discusses one of the causes for running out of drinks at a party.

• This paragraph proposes a particular drink for the party and supports that choice.

How does the author use this paragraph to develop his letter?

• The paragraph connects the letter's introduction and conclusion.

• The paragraph states the author's reason for writing the letter.

• The paragraph elaborates on the author's main opinion.

• The paragraph introduces two differing opinions.

Which types of organizational structure use logic, reasoning, and evidence to support the author's information on a topic?

• step by step

• proposition and support

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

Identifying organizational structure (historical paragraph about WWII) Which type of organizational structure is used in this paragraph?

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• proposition and support

• step by step

Next step in revising writing Ella has worked hard on her rough draft. She knows that she can improve her draft, but she cannot think of how to do that. What step should she take next?

• Stop looking for changes and submit the paper just as it is.

• Add as many descriptive words to the draft as possible.

• Ask a teacher or friend to read the draft and share ideas.

• Commit to making at least five more changes before quitting or taking a break.