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WorksheetsFSA Writing Review
Total questions: 107
Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Should students be able to grade their teachers?
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
2.
Should schools offer cash bonuses for high test scores?
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
3.
Do schools provide students with enough opportunities to be creative?
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
4.
Write a persuasive letter to your school superintendent about whether or not students should wear uniforms.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
5.
Write a letter to the editor of your local paper explaining why Facebook is no longer cool.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
6.
Write an letter to your boss to persuade her not to fire you for an inappropriate comment you made on Instagram.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
7.
Write an essay explaining the relationship between hours spent in front of a screen and school grades.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
8.
Write an essay in which you choose a stance on cell phones as an educational tool.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
9.
Write an essay about which is better: to never delete your iMessage conversations, or to delete them regularly.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
10.
Do TV shows like "16 and Pregnant" promote or discourage teenage pregnancy?
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
11.
Write a letter to your teacher persuading him to let you redo a test that you did badly on.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
12.
Write an essay on the relationship between car designs and developments in car manufacturing.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
13.
Write an essay arguing whether teenagers should be able to get a job at age 14.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
14.
Should graffiti be considered art?
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
15.
Based on the passages, write an essay exploring the relationship between rising levels of miscommunication and the increased use of social media.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
16.
Write a letter to a magazine in which you argue in favor of photoshopping models or opposing the use of photoshop on models.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
17.
Write an article for your school newspaper explaining how weather affects students' grades.
a)
Argumentative
b)
Informational
18.
Write an article that explains the significance of football as a high school sport.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
19.
Write an explanatory essay to inform your classmates about the advantages of working out three times a week.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
20.
Write a letter to current freshmen to explain to them which teachers they should and should not take as sophomores.
a)
Informational
b)
Argumentative
21.
There are other factors that could lead to violence besides video games. _______________ , poor mental health could cause violence behavior.
a)
for instance
b)
so
c)
however
d)
in addition
22.
Mother didn't have time to go to the store; _____________, there was no milk in the refrigerator.
a)
nevertheless
b)
although
c)
consequently
d)
however
23.
There is no homework tonight; ____________, there has been no homework all week.
a)
in fact
b)
as a result
c)
therefore
d)
consequently
24.
James and his team didn't finish the project; ____________, they did work hard.
a)
actually
b)
however
c)
therefore
d)
in addition
25.
You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
moreover
d)
otherwise
26.
It is important to complete your homework; _____________, it should be turned in on time.
a)
furthermore
b)
nevertheless
c)
otherwise
d)
although
27.
Ms. Jones can be grumpy sometimes; ______________, we should help her whenever we can.
a)
for instance
b)
furthermore
c)
nevertheless
d)
instead
28.
Students should be quiet during the play; ____________ applause at the end is allowed.
a)
although
b)
particularly
c)
moreover
d)
for instance
29.
6 Black (the team) students get gotchas every week for awesome behavior; _____________, they earn gotchas for respect, responsibility and safety.
a)
similarly
b)
yet
c)
so
d)
in addition
30.
The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; ________________, many species of gorilla are also endangered.
a)
consequently
b)
nevertheless
c)
similarly
d)
so
31.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
32.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
33.
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a)
Moreover
b)
Nonetheless
c)
However
34.
Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap
a)
Otherwise
b)
Hence
c)
Nonetheless
35.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
36.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
37.
The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
a)
Furthermore
b)
Besides
c)
Therefore
38.
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a)
however
b)
therefore
c)
furthermore
39.
That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a)
furthermore
b)
hence
c)
although
40.
We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
a)
nevertheless
b)
unless
c)
thus
41.
She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
a)
hence
b)
however
c)
otherwise
42.
It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a)
Nevertheless
b)
Otherwise
c)
Hence
43.
There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.
a)
in fact
b)
however
c)
yet
d)
therefore
44.
You were supposed to arrive at work at 12:00 sharp. ________, your boss was in a meeting and didn't notice you slip in the back.
a)
However
b)
Beforehand
c)
Basically
d)
Later
45.
Explicit means...
a)
very vague
b)
stated clearly
c)
to explain something
d)
to break information into parts
46.
Read between the lines. Think beyond the text. What is the hidden meaning?
a)
Infer
b)
Analyze
c)
Explain
d)
Compare
47.
The definition of support is?
a)
Back up an answer with details. Prove. Provide evidence.
b)
Give the short version: main idea + the beginning, middle, end.
c)
Take your best guess on what will happen next.
d)
Tell how something happened. Tell the steps.
48.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Which line in the text tells you that Max is upset becuase it is raining?
Which line in the text tells you that Max is upset becuase it is raining?
a)
He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"
b)
Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob
c)
Thunder struck and rain poured
d)
Mom sighed
49.
What are the steps to citing evidence?
a)
State your idea, explain your reasons, and summarize
b)
Explain your reasons and cite evidence
c)
State your idea, cite evidence, and explain
d)
Cite evidence and explain the evidence
50.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
51.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
52.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?
a)
Taking Max to the Zoo
b)
Going to the mall
c)
Taking Max to a movie
d)
Taking Max on a picnic
53.
As long as your evidence (quote or paraphrase) explains your point clearly, you do not need to elaborate on it.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
When I look at the clues to Edward's character in the popular book, Twilight, I ____________ that he is a vampire.
a)
claim
b)
analyze
c)
infer
d)
predict
55.
What does cite mean?
a)
Something I can see.
b)
Someplace I can go.
c)
Analyzing date.
d)
Saying what my source or evidence is.
56.
What is a claim?
a)
an opinion based on evidence
b)
a main idea
c)
a detail
d)
something I want
57.
What is explicit?
a)
Not clear, confusing
b)
Something you have to examine the clues to figure out.
c)
Inappropriate pictures or language.
d)
Something stated very clearly, leaving no room for double or confusion.
58.
In a trial, the jury needs to carefully look at the ________________ to determine whether the defendant is guilty or not.
a)
evidence
b)
cite
c)
claim
d)
inference
59.
To arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning is...
a)
a claim
b)
an inference
c)
a prediction
d)
to conclude
60.
To state or assert that something is the case, or your opinion, is...
a)
evidence
b)
a source
c)
a claim
d)
an author's purpose
61.
To look at something closely is...
a)
to analyze
b)
to make a claim
c)
to cite a source
d)
to conclude
62.
In informational writing, you will begin with an
a)
oreo cookie.
b)
introduction.
c)
conlusion.
63.
When writing an informational text, the next thing you will write after the introduction is
a)
the conclusion.
b)
one sentence about the topic.
c)
the body which has details about the subject.
64.
After the body of the text has been written, a ______________will end the text.
a)
topic sentence
b)
oreo
c)
soda pop
d)
conclusion
65.
What is a hook?
a)
A hook grabs the reader's attention.
b)
A hook ends the essay.
c)
A hook is the main idea of an essay.
d)
The hook explains what each paragraph is about.
66.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
a)
The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.
b)
Introduction, Hook, Body
c)
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
d)
Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
67.
In which part of the essay should your hook go?
a)
The body paragraphs.
b)
The introduction.
c)
The conclusion.
d)
The topic sentence.
68.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
69.
Which of the following punctuation marks must be present when you cite text evidence?
a)
!
b)
' '
c)
" "
d)
:
70.
What should come first in the introduction of an informational/expository essay?
a)
Hook
b)
Thesis
c)
Reason 1
d)
Three body paragraph ideas
71.
What should come at the end of the introduction for an expository/informational essay?
a)
call to action
b)
Hook
c)
Thesis
d)
3 body paragraphs
72.
What should your body paragraphs contain first?
a)
A topic sentence / main idea
b)
Examples, quotations, and facts.
c)
Elaboration
d)
Citation of research
73.
What is it called when you tell the reader where you got evidence from?
a)
Demonstration
b)
citation
c)
Analysis
d)
memorization
74.
Good writing stays objective avoiding phrases like I believe, I think, I would etc.?
a)
false
b)
true
75.
Which phrase best introduces a quote?
a)
"35% of people ride a bike to work"
b)
One piece of evidence is...
c)
Here is something from the text:
d)
In the article "..." Author's Name states,
SHOW ANSWER
76.
An essay that solely provides facts and evidence on a central idea is what type of essay?
a)
Argumentative essay
b)
Informational essay
c)
Narrative
d)
Literary analysis
77.
Which of the following does NOT need to be in the BODY paragraph of an informational essay?
a)
Facts
b)
Quotes
c)
Thesis
d)
Explanation
78.
What is a transition?
a)
A statement about a central idea
b)
A word or phrase that leads into the next idea
c)
Using the sentence to guess the meaning of a word
d)
The concluding sentence
79.
What should start your body paragraphs?
a)
Transition and topic sentence
b)
Thesis statement
c)
Facts
d)
Topic sentence and facts
80.
When you paraphrase, you are using someone's ideas, and not their exact words. Do you still need to cite your source?
a)
Yes
b)
No
81.
Which answer cited the evidence below correctly?
Sally did not get upset like her other classmates.
Page 1
Sally did not get upset like her other classmates.
Page 1
a)
"Sally did not get upset like her friends" (1).
b)
Sally did not get upset like her other classmates (1).
c)
"Sally did not get upset like her other classmates" (1).
d)
"Sally did not get upset like her other classmates." (1).
82.
Which answer cited the evidence below correctly?
Sally loved the lesson. Her teacher was reading aloud to the class.
Page 6
Sally loved the lesson. Her teacher was reading aloud to the class.
Page 6
a)
"Sally loved the lesson" (6). "Her teacher was reading aloud to the class" (6).
b)
"Sally loved the lesson. Her teacher was reading aloud to the class" (6).
c)
"Sally really liked the lesson because the teacher was reading aloud to the class" (6).
d)
"Sally loved the lesson. Her teacher was reading aloud to the class." (6).
83.
Which answer used ellipses correctly for the evidence below?
The teacher knew that Sally had been looking forward to this lesson since August, but they were not able to start until May.
Page 2
The teacher knew that Sally had been looking forward to this lesson since August, but they were not able to start until May.
Page 2
a)
"The teacher . . . knew that Sally had been looking forward to this lesson since August . . ." (2).
b)
. . . "The teacher knew that Sally had been looking forward to this lesson since August . . ." (2).
c)
"Until May . . . The teacher knew that Sally had been looking forward to this lesson . . . " (2).
d)
"The teacher knew that Sally had been looking forward to this lesson since August . . . " (2).
84.
Which answer cites the character dialogue correctly?
"I love candy."
Page 1
"I love candy."
Page 1
a)
"I love candy." (1).
b)
"I love candy" (1).
c)
"'I love candy'" (1).
d)
"'I love candy.'" (1).
85.
Which answer cites the evidence below correctly?
Sally loved reading!
Page 3
Sally loved reading!
Page 3
a)
"Sally loved reading" (3).
b)
"Sally loved reading!" (3).
c)
"Sally loved reading" (3)!
d)
"Sally loved reading!" (3)!
86.
Which answer cites the evidence below correctly?
Kevin was always practicing soccer at home.
Page 2
Kevin was always practicing soccer at home.
Page 2
a)
"Kevin was always practicing soccer at home" (2).
b)
"Kevin was always practicing soccer at home." (2)
87.
Which answer cites the evidence below correctly?
Brandon forgot that they had homework yesterday.
Page 3
Brandon forgot that they had homework yesterday.
Page 3
a)
"Brandon forgot that he had gotten homework yesterday" (3).
b)
"Brandon forgot that they had homework yesterday" (3).
88.
Which answer has INCORRECTLY cited the evidence below?
Jimmy loved to draw and go on YouTube.
Page 4
Jimmy loved to draw and go on YouTube.
Page 4
a)
"Jimmy loved to draw and go on YouTube" (4).
b)
"Jimmy loved to draw and go on YouTube." (4).
89.
Which answer below uses the ellipses correctly?
The sun was so hot that it melted my sunglasses, the plastic water bottle, and my CD.
Page 1
The sun was so hot that it melted my sunglasses, the plastic water bottle, and my CD.
Page 1
a)
"The sun was so hot that it . . . melted my sunglasses . . . the plastic water bottle . . ." (1).
b)
"The sun was so hot that it melted my sunglasses . . ." (1).
90.
Which answer cited the evidence below correctly?
Edgar likes to ride his scooter around campus.
Page 1
Edgar likes to ride his scooter around campus.
Page 1
a)
Edgar likes to ride his scooter around campus" (1).
b)
"Edgar likes to ride his scooter around campus." (1).
c)
"Edgar likes to ride his scooter around campus (1).
d)
"Edgar likes to ride his scooter around campus" (1).
91.
What is the topic in the following prompt:
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students switch classes?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students switch classes?
a)
essay
b)
opinion
c)
students
d)
switch
92.
Choose the kind of essay the following prompt would be.
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Write an essay in which you explain the causes of the American Revolution.
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Write an essay in which you explain the causes of the American Revolution.
a)
Informative/explanatory
b)
Opinion
c)
Uhhhh....
93.
Choose the kind of essay the following prompt would be.
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
----------------------------------------
Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
a)
Opinion
b)
Informative/explanatory
94.
What is the POINT in the following prompt?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
a)
This prompt does not give a point.
b)
should/should not participate in activities to improve schools
c)
should participate in activities to improve schools
d)
should not participate in activities to improve schools
95.
What is the question word in the following prompt?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
a)
There isn't a question word.
b)
WHY - opinion essays have that invisible question word
c)
How
d)
What
96.
What is the topic in the following prompt?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
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Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should students participate in activities to improve schools?
a)
essay
b)
activities
c)
students
d)
schools
97.
What is the very first thing you should do after the teacher says, "Begin."?
a)
begin reading
b)
find and read the prompt
c)
draw your plan
d)
put your head down
98.
Using the question word in this prompt, what would the response word be? (Meaning what are we looking for)
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After reading the passage set, Historical Leaders, write an essay for your teacher on what it means to be an effective leader.
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After reading the passage set, Historical Leaders, write an essay for your teacher on what it means to be an effective leader.
a)
steps or ways
b)
things or qualities
c)
reasons or because
d)
evidence
99.
What is the topic is this prompt?
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Write an essay about why water conservation is important and provide examples of ways to save water
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Write an essay about why water conservation is important and provide examples of ways to save water
a)
saving water
b)
examples
c)
important
d)
water conservation
100.
What kind of essay is the following prompt?
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Write about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area.
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Write about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area.
a)
Narrative
b)
Argumentative
c)
Opinion
d)
Informative
101.
What is the topic in the following prompt?
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Write about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area.
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Write about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area.
a)
wild animals
b)
humans
c)
wild animals and humans
d)
area
102.
What is the question word in the prompt?
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After reading the passage set, Historical Leaders, write an essay for your teacher on what it means to be an effective leader.
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After reading the passage set, Historical Leaders, write an essay for your teacher on what it means to be an effective leader.
a)
write
b)
what
c)
why
d)
how
103.
Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.
What is the best restated claim?
a)
Homework causes students to lose sleep and then not be prepared for school.
b)
Students have a lot of other things to do afters school and should not have to do homework.
c)
I do not think homework improves student achievement.
d)
Based on both passages homework does improve student achievement.
104.
Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairytales.
What is the best restated thesis?
a)
Each character moves the plot forward through the setting.
b)
The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through their actions.
c)
The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through the mood.
d)
The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through the theme and metaphor of life.
105.
Is this writing prompt informational and literary?
Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.
a)
literary
b)
informational
106.
Is this writing prompt Argumentative (Claim) or Explanatory/Expository?
Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.
a)
Argumentative (Claim)
b)
Explanatory/Expository
107.
Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairytales.
Which is the correct outline to use for the above prompt?
a)
I. Introduction Paragraph
Hook
Inform
Claim
II. Body Paragraph
Statement
Evidence
Explain
III. Body Paragraph
Statement
Evidence
Explain
IV. Counter-claim
Statement
Evidence
Explain
V. Conclusion Paragraph
Restate your claim
Summarize your essay
b)
I. Introduction Paragraph
Hook
Inform
Thesis
II. Body Paragraph
Statement
Evidence
Explain
III. Body Paragraph
Statement
Evidence
Explain
V. Conclusion Paragraph
Restate your claim
Summarize your essay
Reset
