WorksheetsWriting SOL Review: Essay
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If your prompt has a quote in it, you should use it as your HOOK or ATTENTION GRABBER.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
If your prompt has a quote in it, you should use it as your CONNECTING SENTENCE.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
If your prompt asks you about a career or a job, you should use a SPECIFIC business.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
You should start your thesis statement with "I believe"
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which is the correct formula for a thesis statement?
a)
Opinion statement + 2 reasons
b)
Opinion Statement + because + 3 reasons
c)
Opinion Statement + because
d)
Opinion Statement + because + 2 reasons
6.
If referencing a personal example, it is okay to use words like "I" and "me"
a)
True
b)
False
7.
An ideal SOL essay should be how many paragraphs
a)
1-2
b)
2
c)
4
d)
3
8.
Which of the following is a specific example?
a)
First of all, challenging yourself is important because it will make you successful.
b)
People should challenge themselves because it can make them successful and help them reach their full potential.
c)
One way I challenge myself is by taking AP US History.
9.
Which of the following is a topic sentence?
a)
First of all, challenging yourself is important because it will make you successful.
b)
I believe you should challenge yourself because it can make you successful and help you reach their full potential.
c)
One way I challenge myself is by taking AP US History.
10.
Which of the following is the best thesis statement?
a)
I believe you should challenge yourself because it can make you successful and help you reach their full potential.
b)
People should challenge themselves because it can make them successful and help them reach their full potential.
c)
You should challenge yourself because it can make you successful and help you reach their full potential.
d)
I agree with Emerson's quote that you have to try new things in order to grow.
11.
Which is the correct spelling: a lot or alot?
a)
a lot
b)
alot
12.
Which of these words is a synonym for "also"
a)
to
b)
two
c)
too
13.
Which of these phrases means that the BMW belongs to them?
a)
They're BMW
b)
Their BMW
c)
There BMW
14.
When should you use the bold button when writing your essay?
a)
When writing a thesis statement
b)
When writing the name of a play
c)
When writing your whole essay so you can see it better
d)
Never
15.
When should you use the italics button when writing your essay?
a)
When writing a thesis statement
b)
When writing the name of a play
c)
When writing your whole essay so you can see it better
d)
Never
16.
When should you use the BULLETS or LIST options on your essay on the SOL?
a)
When listing your reasons in the thesis
b)
When talking about your examples
c)
At the beginning of each paragraph cause it looks cool
d)
Never
17.
When writing your essay on the SOL, will anything in the "NOTEPAD" be graded?
a)
Yes
b)
No
18.
How do you indent at the start of a paragraph?
a)
Tab button
b)
Enter button
c)
One space with the spacebar
d)
Five spaces with the spacebar
19.
How many specific examples should you have in each paragraph?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
4
d)
0
20.
What is the first sentence of your introduction paragraph called?
a)
Thesis
b)
Attention Grabber
c)
Topic Sentence
d)
Concluding Sentence
21.
What should the LAST sentence of your introduction be?
a)
Thesis
b)
Attention Grabber
c)
Topic Sentence
d)
Concluding Sentence
22.
What do you call the FIRST sentence of your body paragraphs?
a)
Thesis
b)
Topic Sentence
c)
Attention Grabber
d)
Counter-argument
23.
What should you do FIRST on the essay portion of the SOL?
a)
Brainstorm
b)
Fill in a pre-write or #TBT
c)
Read and analyze the prompt
d)
Write the conclusion
24.
What is the definition of a thesis?
a)
The main idea of the essay
b)
To grab the reader's attention
c)
To give details
d)
To state the opposing view's side
25.
Asking questions about the topic, defining a key word, or telling a story about the topic of the prompt are all examples of -
a)
Thesis Statements
b)
Attention Grabbers
c)
What NOT to do in your essay
d)
Specific examples
26.
Which of the following words should ALWAYS be AVOIDED when writing your essay?
a)
I
b)
me
c)
we
d)
you
27.
About how many sentence should each paragraph have?
a)
3
b)
1-2
c)
10
d)
5-7
28.
When writing examples in my body paragraphs, I should always use SPECIFIC examples with names, numbers, etc.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Your essay should be organized in the following way -
a)
Introduction, Conclusion, Body, Counter-Argument
b)
Introduction, Counter-Argument, Body, Conclusion
c)
Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion
30.
Where do your topic sentences come from?
a)
Conclusion
b)
Examples
c)
Thesis Statement
d)
Connecting Sentence
31.
When you analyze the prompt, you should underline the KEY words, find the QUESTION, and -
a)
Identify your audience
b)
Make your closing argument
c)
Determine the opposing side
32.
What type of writing should be used while writing the essay for the SOL?
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
33.
Which of the following words does NOT use formal tone?
a)
stuff
b)
because
c)
determine
d)
believe
34.
The best way to explain your point is -
a)
To write a really long essay
b)
To find great sources
c)
To use specific examples and lots of details
d)
To write bullet points about your opinion
35.
How should you introduce your examples?
a)
They don't need an introduction
b)
For example,
c)
Use bullet points
d)
Use numbers
36.
What is the purpose of transition words like first, another example, in other words, on the other hand, etc.?
a)
Support your evidence
b)
Guide the audiene through the reading
c)
help add depth
d)
Support your thesis
37.
What is the formula for the counter-argument?
a)
Opinion statement + because + 2 reasons
b)
Copy a sentence from the prompt
c)
Others believe that...However this is not true because...
d)
Copy and paste the thesis, put it in 2 sentences, change 2-3 words with synonyms
38.
What is the formula for the restated thesis?
a)
Opinion statement + because + 2 reasons
b)
Copy a sentence from the prompt
c)
Others believe that...However this is not true because...
d)
Copy and paste the thesis, put it in 2 sentences, change 2-3 words with synonyms
39.
What is the formula for the connecting sentence?
a)
Opinion statement + because + 2 reasons
b)
Copy a sentence from the prompt
c)
Others believe that...However this is not true because...
d)
Copy and paste the thesis, put it in 2 sentences, change 2-3 words with synonyms
40.
Are you prepared for your SOL Essay?
a)
Absolutely!
b)
No way!
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