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WorksheetsChunk Paragraph/ The Cay Chapters 9-19 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the correct minimum number of commentary sentences needed per concrete detail to create a chunk?
1
2
3
4
Which of these is not a part of the full concrete detail format?
transition
lead in
citation (page number)
TAG
Where does commentary come from?
the text
the writer's mind
Which of these is NOT an example of an acceptable concrete detail?
quotation from the text
paraphrase the text
explanation of the text
True or false: A writer should use a TAG in a concluding sentence.
true
false
Which of these terms describes a word or phrase that connects one idea to another?
ellipsis
concrete detail
transition
thesis
True or false: a thesis statement tells the reader what one body paragraph will be about.
true
false
What is a claim?
a fact from the text
an idea the writer is trying to prove
a way to wrap up a paragraph
an explanation of a concrete detail
What should a writer avoid in a concluding sentence?
introducing new information
summarizing the main ideas in the paragraph
using a transition
leaving the paragraph feeling finished
Whether the concrete detail is a direct quotation or a paraphrase from the text, what should the writer be sure to include at the end?
an ellipsis
the page number in parenthesis
a quotation mark
a transition
What did Timothy think about Stew Cat?
He was bad luck.
He was cute and cuddly.
He was good at helping them catch food.
He made a good companion for Phillip.
Why were Phillip and Timothy glad when it first started raining?
They had to put a dangerous fire out.
They desperately needed a bath.
Rain was a good omen to Timothy.
Rain provided clean drinking water.
Timothy is afraid he'll come down with fever again, so _______.
he teaches Phillip how to gather coconuts
he shows Phillip where to find scallops
he performs a Voodoo protection spell
he teachers Phillip how to fish and be more independent
After Phillip and Stew Cat are taken on board the boat, Phillip sends one of the sailors back for
the can of pebbles
the rope
Timothy's knife
fresh coconuts for the journey
How does Timothy save Phillip's life during the giant storm?
He hides Phillip in a cave.
He sacrifices himself by being a human shield for Phillip.
He pushes Phillip out of the way of oncoming debris.
He builds a good enough shelter to stand up to the winds.
