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ENG 7 REVIEW

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sequence of events that make up a story is called.......

a)

Exposition

b)

Plot

c)

Climax

d)

Setting

2.

The people of animals that take part in the action of a story are called _____________

a)

Setting

b)

Characters

c)

Author

d)

Plot

3.

Setting is the _________________ of the story.

a)

problem

b)

solution

c)

time & place

d)

plot

4.

A FICTION story is a story that is _________

a)

Real; true story

b)

Fake: not real

5.

The introduction of the story where we are introduced to the main characters and the setting of the story.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Resolution

c)

Plot

d)

Exposition

6.

A struggle between two opposing characters; the problem of the story.

a)

Conflict

b)

Argument

c)

Rising Action

d)

Climax

7.

The part of the story when SUSPENSE is building and the conflict is beginning to get worse.

a)

Falling action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Exposition

d)

Characters

8.

When the story begins to take a turn/change; the turning point of the story.

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Plot

d)

Climax

9.

When the problem begins to calm down or starts to get better.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Exposition

d)

Resolution

10.

The end of the story when the conflict is resolved.

a)

Conflict

b)

Exposition

c)

Resolution

d)

Climax

11.

A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS.

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

12.

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

a)

idiom

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

13.

Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.

a)

metaphor

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

14.

Repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words that are close together.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

oxymoron

c)

pun

d)

alliteration

15.

Outrageous exaggeration made to emphasize a point.

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

oxymoron

d)

pun

16.

A common, often-used saying that isn't meant to be taken literally.

a)

pun

b)

idiom

c)

hyperbole

d)

oxymoron

17.

A phrase made up of words containing opposite meanings.

a)

pun

b)

idiom

c)

simile

d)

oxymoron

18.

A humorous play on words that have double-meanings.

a)

alliteration

b)

oxymoron

c)

pun

d)

onomatopoeia

19.

"The firework exploded in the air, making a big boom"

is an example of...

a)

Personification

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Metaphor

d)

Alliteration

20.

"He was as cool as a cucumber" is an example of...

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

21.

Big baby, jumbo shrimp, and civil war are all examples of...

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Puns

c)

Idioms

d)

Oxymorons

22.

"Peter pranced playfully around the playground" is an example of...

a)

hyperbole

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

oxymoron

23.

"The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm" is an example of...

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

24.

"Her long hair is an ocean of waves" is an example of...

a)

personification

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

25.

"Knowing sign language is pretty handy" is an example of...

a)

hyperbole

b)

an idiom

c)

a pun

d)

alliteration

26.

"Tracy was feeling down in the dumps after failing the test" is an example of...

a)

personification

b)

idiom

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

27.

"She was so sad that all the tears she cried filled up a lake" is an example of...

a)

hyperbole

b)

oxymoron

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

28.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?
a)
rocky, hairy, drenched
b)
ticking, hissing, cracking
c)
thick, tender, smooth
d)
smokey, pungent, flowery
29.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?
a)
quiet, jangling, barking
b)
moist, glassy, metallic
c)
salty, sweet, tangy
d)
earthy, fruity, minty
30.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TOUCH?
a)
rough, sharp, slippery
b)
buzzing, gasping, barking
c)
tangled, furry, bright
d)
thunderous, whispery, muted
31.
What is "sensory language"?
a)
language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.
b)
language that has been censored (censorship)
c)
language that is not very descriptive
d)
language that is unfamiliar to the reader
32.
What type of imagery is this?
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house
a)
Sight
b)
Sound
c)
Touch 
d)
Taste
33.
It was too dark to see in the cave, but I tasted the tang of salt on my lips.  I must be near the ocean!  Excited, I moved toward the salty spray. 
What sense did the writer describe?
a)
smell
b)
sound
c)
taste
d)
sight
34.
Which sentence from the story best appeals to the reader's sense of touch.
a)
"They hurried down the walls that held back the lake."
b)
"It seemed to them that every second the temperature was rising."
c)
"They both held their breath."
d)
"A giant silver scoop hovered above them."
35.
Which sentence from the selection best appeals to the reader's sense of sight.
a)
"It was late in the day when they departed."
b)
They marched into the woods that surrounded their underground home."
c)
"Long shadows stretched over the entrance to the ant kingdom."
d)
"One by one, the insects climbed out."
36.
Read the sentence from the selection,
"Without warning, huge cold drops fell on the marching ants."
This sentence best appeals to the reader's sense of __________.
a)
Sight
b)
Touch/Feel
c)
Hearing
d)
Smell
37.
Father put the baby to bed at seven  o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
38.
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
39.
After I finished practicing piano, I'll help you make fudge.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
40.
We heard the siren and saw the police car.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
41.
Meghan couldn't wake up this morning.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
42.
When Germaine saw Keisha, it was love at first sight.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
43.
Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
44.
Many of Jane Austen's novels have been made into successful movies over the past years.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
45.
Because she couldn't swim a stroke, Vick didn't enjoy boating or a water-related recreation.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
46.
The flimsy cover of the dictionary fell off from constant use.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
47.
I need to shorten the hem of this dress and add new buttons if I'm going to wear it for another season.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compoud-complex
48.
Carl felt much better when his diet improved.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
49.
After we decorated the Christmas tree, we stood back and admired our work.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
50.
The school play is this weekend, but I won't be able to attend.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
51.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
52.
Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
Change i to I
b)
Change orange to Orange
c)
Change Bob to bob
d)
Change juice to Juice
53.
Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house for the holidays.
a)
Change staying to Staying
b)
Change uncle to Uncle
c)
Change house to House
d)
Change holidays to Holidays
54.
Which is correct?
a)
Fred is not british.
b)
That food has got to be Italian.
c)
Bill is from mexico.
d)
Most mexican food is spicy.
55.
i want to go to the grand canyon in december.
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
56.
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on mondays.
a)
Mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on Mondays.
b)
mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
c)
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on Mondays.
d)
Mrs. morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
57.
What is the correct capitalization for the following sentence?
donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of july party.
a)
Donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of july party.
b)
donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of July party.
c)
Donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of July party.
d)
Donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of July Party.
58.
Which of these are a proper noun and needs to be capitalized?
a)
april
b)
summertime
c)
school
d)
atlas
59.
Correct the error in capitalization: "I have miss Roy for Intensive Language Arts."
a)
No mistake
b)
miss
c)
I
d)
Language Arts
60.
Which name is capitalized correctly?
a)
Joan of Arc
b)
King arthur
c)
King William of denmark
d)
Benjaminn franklin
61.
Which country is capitalized correctly?
a)
The republic of Congo
b)
New Zealand
c)
The United states of America
d)
dominican republic
62.
Is the following sentence correct?  "The room was painted by the neighbor down the street."
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Need to change "neighbor"
d)
Need to change "street"
63.

He was very tired after a long working day, _____ he washed all the dishes in the kitchen.

a)

nor

b)

yet

c)

so

d)

or

64.

Robertson should stop smoking cigarettes _____ he will get seriously ill.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

or

65.
Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
I wanted to play outside.
My mom said I have to do my homework first.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
for
66.
How many coordinating conjunctions are there?
a)
7
b)
6
c)
8
d)
5
67.
What punctuation mark always comes before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
a)
.
b)
,
c)
;
d)
!
68.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

a)

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

b)

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

c)

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

d)

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work; so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

69.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

a)

She really is a beautiful girl but nobody likes a compulsive liar.

b)

She really is a beautiful girl but, nobody likes a compulsive liar.

c)

She really is a beautiful girl, but nobody likes a compulsive liar.

d)

She really is a beautiful girl; but, nobody likes a compulsive liar.

70.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

a)

I am planning a trip to Europe, and vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

b)

I am planning a trip to Europe and vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

c)

I am planning a trip to Europe, and, vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

d)

I am planning a trip to Europe; vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

71.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

72.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

a)

Got her sunglasses.

b)

Made a sandwich.

c)

Picked up her umbrella.

73.

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

a)

Eating breakfast

b)

Sailing

c)

Riding his bike

74.
What is the narrator of a poem called?
a)
Author
b)
Speaker
c)
Narrator
d)
Main character
75.
What gives human qualities to something that is non-human?
a)
Sensory Language 
b)
Metaphor
c)
Onomatopoeia 
d)
Personification 
76.
What is writing or speech that appeals to one or more of the five senses? 
a)
Alliteration 
b)
Onomatopoeia 
c)
Hyperbole 
d)
Sensory Language 
77.
What uses like or as to compare two apparently unlike things?
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Hyperbole 
c)
Simile 
d)
Repetition 
78.

What is the protagonist of a story?

a)

The main character

b)

The good guy

c)

The bad guy

79.

What is the setting of a story/scene?

a)

The main character

b)

The time and place

c)

The beginning

80.

Which POV is the following sentence written in:

She slowly opened the door. Her hands were shaking with fear.

a)

First person POV

b)

Second person POV

c)

Third person POV

81.

Which pronouns are used for first person POV?

a)

He, she, they

b)

I, me, my

c)

you

82.

Which is the best example of internal conflict?

a)

Running away from a tornado

b)

Being attacked by a shark

c)

Feeling frustrated

83.

Which is the best example of external conflict?

a)

Being confused

b)

Feeling loneliness

c)

Getting arrested

84.

What's another word for problem?

a)

Solution

b)

Conflict

85.

Which is the best example of dialogue?

a)

Hello, Danny." She replied.

b)

I yelled "Over here!"

c)

"This is the answer." Mr. Gray explained, "Because there are no grammar mistakes."

86.

Sensory language is what?

a)

Describing the taste, smell, sound, look, and/or feel of things.

b)

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as".

c)

Two characters talking.

d)

Hinting at what will happen later.

87.

Click all that appear in the exposition.

a)

Setting is introduced.

b)

Protagonist is introduced

c)

POV is introduced

d)

Conflict is introduced

88.

What happens in the rising action?

a)

The protagonist tries to solve/fix the conflict.

b)

The author reflects.

c)

The conflict is at its strongest.

89.

What happens in the climax?

a)

The protagonist tries to solve/fix the conflict.

b)

The author reflects.

c)

The conflict is at its strongest.

90.

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

a)

To entertain the reader with an interesting

b)

To inform or explain something to the reader

c)

To give a strong opinion on a topic

d)

To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

91.

Which 2 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:

a)

Facts

b)

Claims

c)

Transition words and phrases

92.

How many paragraphs will your essay contain?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

93.

True or false: An informational essay requires a thesis.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs:

a)

Making 3 bold claims

b)

Asking 3 major questions

c)

Explaining 3 main ideas

95.

In this essay, I should use the phrases "I believe" or "I think"

a)

True

b)

False

96.

Which is the appropriate way to cite an article title?

a)

(All of this was found in Do Animals Lose in Zoos)

b)

According to "Do Animals Lose in Zoos," ....

c)

Animals Lose says that.....

d)

According to (Do Animals Lose in Zoos,)....

97.

What is the BEST way to include information from the passages?

a)

Directly quote using quotation marks

b)

Paraphrase the ideas by putting them in your own words.

c)

Don't use any information from the articles at all.

98.

What is the purpose of transitions and transition sentences?

a)

To add more detail

b)

To take up space

c)

To help the paper flow well

d)

To help show how ideas relate to each other

99.

Is this a good hook?

I think PE should be mandatory because me and my friends love PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

100.

Is this is a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Free tacos! Now that I have your attention, I want to talk to you about PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

101.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Hi! My name is Mark and I'm going to tell you why kids shouldn't have to take PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

102.

Is this is a good hook for an argumentative essay?

PE should not be mandatory because students need more time for academics so they can graduate high school and get into college.

a)

yes

b)

no

103.

Is this is a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Some might say that kids need to be more active to fight the rising number of obese kids, however kids have opportunities to exercise outside of school and need the instructional time to learn what they need to know to graduate.

a)

No, that is a counterargument.

b)

No, that is a conclusion.

c)

No that is a thesis statement.

d)

Yes, that is a great hook.

104.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Since 1980 the obesity rate for teenagers has gone from 5% to 20.6% according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This 312% increase in obesity is putting kids at risk for lifelong health problems.

a)

yes

b)

no

105.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

"Decreasing time for quality phys-ed to allow more instructional time for core curricular subjects – including math, science, social studies and English – is counterproductive, given its positive benefits on health outcomes and school achievement," says a study reported by the EdCan network.

a)

yes

b)

no

106.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

According to research done on 3 million kids in California and Texas, students who exercise more have higher test scores by over 100 points.

a)

yes

b)

no

107.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

"Exercise is like Miracle-Gro for the brain," says

John Ratey, an Associate Professor Psychiatry at Harvard University.

a)

no

b)

yes

108.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

According to a recent study, students who take PE are 2-3 times more likely to be active outside of school and are twice as likely to be active as adults than students who don't take PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

109.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

I don't think kids should have to take PE and I'm going to tell you why.

a)

yes

b)

no

110.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?


Should kids have to take PE in middle school? I'm going to tell you what I think.

a)

yes

b)

no

111.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

There are reasons to have PE and reasons to not have PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

112.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

If there was a pill that you could give your students to make them smarter and happier would you give it to them? If studies showed that it would decrease stress and increase their academic performance and have lifelong health benefits would you say you didn't have time for it? Studies show that exercise has those effects, yet some people think we don't have time for PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

113.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Nobody likes fat couch potatoes so everyone should have to do PE.

a)

yes

b)

no

114.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Everyone loves PE so it should be a core class.

a)

yes

b)

no

115.

Is this is a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Some people care about PE and some don't. I'll tell you my opinion in this argumentative essay.

a)

yes

b)

no

116.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

Fortnite is the best game ever, but you need exercise so schools should have PE every day.

a)

yes

b)

no

117.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

If you don't want to be fat and have diabetes then you need to go to PE class every day so schools need to have PE every day.

a)

no

b)

yes

118.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

I play football every day after school so I don't think I should have to do PE every day because I like tackle football and they only do flag football.

a)

yes

b)

no

119.

Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?

I wouldn't know how to play a lot of sports if I didn't have PE class so I think that PE is important.

a)

yes

b)

no

120.

Is this is a good hook for an argumentative essay?

No, I don't think that PE should be mandatory.

a)

yes

b)

no

121.

Is this is a good hook for an argumentative essay?

PE should not be mandatory because kids don't like to change their clothes.

a)

yes

b)

no

122.

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body Paragraphs

c)

Conclusion

d)

Setting

123.

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

a)

Hook

b)

Summarize the Issue

c)

Claim

d)

Evidence

124.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

a)

To persuade the reader

b)

To entertain the reader

c)

To tell an interesting story

d)

To give information about a topic

125.

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

a)

"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

b)

"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

c)

"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

d)

"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

126.

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?

a)

Introduction

b)

Hook

c)

Body Paragraph

d)

Conclusion

127.

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

a)

Counterargument

b)

Conclusion

c)

Thesis statement

d)

Ex-claim

128.

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

a)

"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

b)

"When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

c)

"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

d)

"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

129.

The evidence below best matches which claim?

Teachers stay late at work many times a week. Teachers plan and grade student work while they home at night. Teacher spent many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.

a)

In my opinion, teachers respect students.

b)

In my opinion, teachers work very hard.

c)

In my opinion, teachers are very knowledgeable.

d)

In my opinion, teachers are very important.

130.

Which of these transitions would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

a)

However

b)

Also

c)

Similarly

d)

In conclusions

131.

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

According to the text,

c)

In my opinion,

d)

In other words,

132.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

133.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

134.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

135.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

136.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

137.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

138.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

139.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

140.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

141.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

142.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

143.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

144.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

145.

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

146.

What does Evidence mean?

a)

All scientific data that supports your claim

b)

An opinion

c)

Statement you believe to be true

d)

A statement of an opposing argument

147.
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
148.
Which statement is relevant evidence?
a)
My family has a computer at home.
b)
My son loves Star Wars.
c)
In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.
d)
I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL
149.

Which is the weakest claim and reasoning?

a)

Students should be able to use cell phones in class because it will help them develop 21st century skills.

b)

Teachers should get paid for every hour they work because they will be more likely to work harder.

c)

Small dogs are safer pets for families than big dogs because they won't be able to knock old people down and kill them.

d)

I think people should not eat meat products because they make me happy.

150.

Identify the claim and reason.

a)

Winter is better than summer.

b)

Students should wear school uniforms because it makes it harder to tease kids who have less money.

c)

I like tacos better than burritos.

d)

Humans are mammals.

151.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

a)

California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.

b)

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

c)

The school year began in September and will end in June.

d)

July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

152.

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

153.
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.
b)
The fines
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.
c)
Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.
d)
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message.
154.

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

a)

Move on to another reason

b)

Transition to another paragraph

c)

Summarize that evidence

d)

Explain how that evidence proves your point.

155.
What is the purpose of an argument?
a)
TO EXPLAIN
b)
TO PERSUADE
c)
TO ENTERTAIN
d)
TO INFORM
156.
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Spaying and neutering is the appropriate thing for pet owners to do.Evidence: Spayed and neutered pets don't produce offspring that may end up in shelters or become strays.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
a)
Pet  owners have a responsibility not to burden shelters or the community at large.
b)
On average, spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives.
157.
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Jonah should not be allowed to babysit his younger sister.Evidence: Jonah easily loses patience with her.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
a)
Jonah is only twelve and has virtually no experience with babysitting
b)
Patience is a crucial characteristic in someone providing childcare
158.
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Parents should not give their young children access to televisions, tablets, or similar devices.Evidence: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two have no screen time.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
a)
The American Academy of Pediatrics is a trusted source for recommendations about raising healthy children
b)
Older children should similarly have little to no screen time
159.
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Businesses accrue productivity gains when they allow their employees to telecommute.Evidence: Studies have shown that those who work from home put in longer hours.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
a)
Telecommuters' longer hours are reflective of greater productivity
b)
Offering telecommuting also allows companies to attract better employees: those who are the most productive.
160.
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Lucky is a good dog.Evidence: Lucky consistently follows her master's commands.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
a)
Good dogs are obedient
b)
Lucky is playful and affectionate

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