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Learning Check for December 13 Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence structure contains two or more independent clauses?

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

2.

What are the subjects and verbs in the following sentence? Over the river and through the woods, to grandma's house we go, and tomorrow we will go to grandpa's house.

a)

river over, we go

b)

woods through, woods will go

c)

we go, we will go

d)

grandma's go, we grandpa's house

3.

Which patterns represent a compound sentence? Mark all that apply. Hint: Remember the definition.

a)

IC; IC , cc IC

b)

DC SC

c)

IC; IC

d)

IC; conjunctive adverb, IC

4.

Which of the following sentence types include more than one clause? Select all that apply.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

5.

Which of the following punctuation marks can be used in place of a comma and coordinating conjunction/FANBOYS in a compound sentence?

a)

:

b)

-

c)

;

d)

/

6.

What does MLA stand for?

a)

Modern Language Assistance

b)

Modern Language Association

c)

Modern Lap Ally

d)

My Last Apple

7.

What is an in-text citation?

a)

a brief reference in your text that indicates the source consulted for the evidence used

b)

A brief reference in the footer of your paper that indicates the source consulted for the evidence used

c)

The references listed at the end of your paper of all sources consulted

8.

If all of the source information is available, what is the first element that should appear in your parenthetical citation?

a)

Publisher

b)

Publication date

c)

Title of source

d)

Author's last name

9.

What is the correct format for an MLA in-text parenthetical citation?

a)

(Smith 5).

b)

. (Smith 5)

c)

(Smith p. 5).

d)

(Smith, paragraph 5).

10.

If you do not have an author for an article you are using for evidence, what do you put in the parenthetical citation?

a)

(No author provided page #).

b)

(Title of Article page #).

c)

("Title of Article" paragraph #).

d)

("Title of Article" page #).

11.

MLA citations protect writers from plagiarizing, and they give credit to the actual source.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex

12.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? (from your packet)

a)

Although their exact age cannot be determined fossils have been found in different layers of rock, which indicate relative age.

b)

Although their exact age cannot be determined, fossils have been found in different layers of rock, which indicate relative age.

c)

Although their exact age cannot be determined, fossils have been found, in different layers of rock, which indicate relative age.

d)

None of the above

13.

Which of the following is the best sentence?

a)

She waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

b)

As she waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

c)

Waiting in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

d)

As she waited in line for the movie she was getting frustrated.

14.

Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to take up arms and rebel.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

15.

If those clouds promise snow, we might get a snow day even though no one really wants a day off from school.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex

16.

During the long winter days, bus drivers wear heavy clothes, keep all the windows closed, and stomp their feet at red lights to stay warm.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

17.

Willette is known to make jokes and doodle on her notebook during class.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

18.

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

19.

Which 3 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:

a)

Facts

b)

Claims

c)

Transition words and phrases

d)

credible sources

20.

In an INFORMATIVE essay, the claim is referred to as a ...

a)

Counter Claim

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Main idea

d)

clincher

21.

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points you are analyzing in an expositive essay

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following 3 are true for thesis statements?

a)

the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

b)

A summary of the main idea

c)

A statement that explains the topic and purpose of the essay.

d)

includes the main supporting ideas

23.

Which one is a good thesis statement?

a)

Always do your homework before watching TV

b)

"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln

c)

Spending time in nature is beneficial because it helps people relax; it allows a space to think and reflect, and it provides vitamin D and oxygen.

d)

Nature can be used as a medicine.

24.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?

Sports are beneficial because they keep people active, they provide entertainment, and they instill valuable life lessons for those that play them.

a)

To begin with, sports can be an important part of an active lifestyle.

b)

Next, sports teams help build a sense of community and pride in a school.

c)

Moreover, even if you aren't playing a sport, it is relatively cheap entertainment to watch.

d)

Finally, the learning that occurs on the field is as important as that which occurs in the classroom.

25.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best ways to be a good friend include being honest, supportive, and available.
a)
First, a good friend never gives you a reason to doubt their honesty or trustworthiness.
b)
In addition, a good friend is always cheering you on and lending you a shoulder to cry on.
c)
Furthermore, a good friend always makes time for you.
d)
Most importantly, a true friend would never intentionally hurt you.
26.

Text features

a)

features in movies before the main show

b)

features that are a nuisance for readers

c)

features to help readers comprehend the text with greater ease

d)

features to make the text take up space and confuse readers

27.

boldface, italics, font types and sizes, bullet or numbered lists are all examples of what type of text features?

a)

special formatting

b)

organizing

c)

text divisions

d)

graphics

e)

they are not text features

28.

What do writers want to be credible or valid

a)

their own writing

b)

their sources

c)

the evidence from the sources

d)

credibility and validity are not important in expositive writing

29.

Text structures in explanatory writing include which of the following

a)

claim and counterclaim and pathos

b)

convincing and proving each point

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

e)

chronological

30.

This technique is used to have the consumer associate good feelings created in the ad with the product. To recognize it, you need to pay attention to the background of the ad.

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Transfer

c)

Avant Garde

d)

Testimonials

31.
Advertisers make it seem like everyone is buying this product.
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Avant Garde
c)
Testimonials
d)
Facts and Figures
32.
Advertisers make it seem like you are the first person to buy this product and that only really cool people know about this product.
a)
Facts and Figures
b)
Testimonials
c)
Avant Garde
d)
Bandwagon
33.
Advertisers use celebrities and regular people to endorse their products.
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Facts and Figures
c)
Avant Garde
d)
Testimonials
34.
Statistics, percentages, and numbers are used to convince you that this product is better or more effective than another product.
a)
Facts and Figures
b)
Testimonials
c)
Bandwagon
d)
Transfer
35.

(Choose two)The purpose of advertising is to ...

a)

sell products and make money

b)

to make you feel better

c)

to improve your quality of life

d)

appeal to people's desires and weakness

36.

Some of the gems that you see are natural;others are artificial.

a)

complex

b)

compound-complex

c)

simple

d)

compound

37.

Perhaps the most beautiful of all pearls is La Pellegrina which is from India.

a)

complex

b)

compound-complex

c)

simple

d)

none of the above

38.
Let's play Checkers and Monopoly.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
39.
We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
40.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
41.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
42.

Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

43.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I would go with you to the game, but I have plans to go skydiving on the same night. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
44.

Which three of the following are true for relative pronouns?

a)

they are some, everyone, all, each, anyone

b)

they are who, whom, which, whose, that

c)

relative pronouns begin relative clauses

d)

four of them begin with a w and one with a t

45.

What is the subject of the independent clause sentence? (from your packet)

Stay a little longer if you like.

a)

Stay

b)

longer

c)

there is no subject

d)

the understood 'you'

46.

What are the two best types of clinchers for the expositive essay?

a)

a quote from a famous person

b)

looking towards the future

c)

looking at all the mistakes from the past

d)

full circle back to the hook

e)

full circle back to repeating the thesis statement

47.

What are the most effective hook types for the expositive essay? (pick as many as are correct :) )

a)

boring old quote from the neighbor down the street

b)

fact/statistic that is also surprising or shocking

c)

relevant historical information

d)

quote from a credible source

e)

plagiarized information from a 1986 encyclopedia

48.

If you are thinking that your teachers would like a holiday, you are correct; in fact, it could be they want it more than you do. (What are the signals or flags in the above sentence to tell )

a)

there are not any signals--it is a simple sentence

b)

the ; conjunctive adverb-- it is a compound sentence

c)

If + comma that ; conjunctive adverb, than ---it is a compound complex sentence

d)

If + comma that: + conjunctive adverb, than---it is a compound-complex sentence

49.

Which 2 of the following would be main supporting ideas for a four paragraph essay with the following thesis statement position?

Treasure your time in seventh grade because

a)

it is the transition year to learn responsibility

b)

it is the last year of middle school

c)

students have opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them

d)

seventh grade really does not matter

50.

This will not be your question fifty as quizizz shuffles the questions, but it is my fifitieth question and perhaps my last for this subject matter. -- phew-- what are all of the verbs in this compound-complex sentence?

a)

will, shuffles, last

b)

will be, shuffles, fiftieth

c)

wiil be, shuffles, is

d)

will not be, shuffles questions, it is