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Unit 4 Pre-test

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Your opinion or argument is called a(n) 
a)
claim 
b)
evidence 
c)
counterclaim 
d)
limitation 
2.
the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away
a)
hook
b)
thesis
c)
claim
d)
evidence
3.
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 thesis statement
4.
How do you know evidence is taken from the text? 
a)
You capitalize it 
b)
It is in all CAPS 
c)
You use quotes 
d)
You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes 
5.
What is a source? Choose the best answer
a)
Something you cite as support in your essay
b)
a book or website
c)
Something you can trust
d)
part of your essay
6.
What is credibility?
a)
A way to support your reasons
b)
A good website or article
c)
It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
d)
evidence
7.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
8.
Concluding statements do all of the following except
a)
End the essay. 
b)
Restate the claim. 
c)
Make a new claim. 
d)
Summarize the main points. 
9.
a position statement that asserts an idea or makes an argument for a specific side
a)
concession
b)
claim/thesis
c)
refutation
d)
evidence
10.

What is an example of a formal claim?

a)

Space is cool

b)

We should explore space.

c)

Space medicine can help the suffering children.

d)

We need help going to space.

11.

Which of the following are examples of reasons?

a)

We should make space travel a priority regardless of the cost.

b)

The cost of space travel doesn't hurt the US economy.

c)

Some people say that NASA gets too much money.

d)

We only give 1% of the US budget to NASA.

12.

What does it mean to cite text evidence?

a)

We need to cite evidence?????

b)

Make up facts that sound legit.

c)

Copy down most of what the author said in an article and call it your own.

d)

Use a direct quote or paraphrase a quote from a resource to support your reasons.

13.

Which of these options is an example of a direct quote citation?

a)

Thomas Jones often says, "only a human can experience what being in space feels like, and only a human can communicate this to others."

b)

We should explore space.

c)

Is there a price to inspiration and creativity?

d)

Space exploration is not a drain on the economy.

14.
What is the purpose of argument writing?
a)
To explain/inform
b)
To entertain
c)
To depress
d)
To convince/persuade
15.
What must a thesis include in an argument essay?
a)
A clear topic stating the writer's opinion.
b)
Both sides of the argument, with the author's opinion coming first.
c)
Both sides of the argument, with the author's opinion coming second.
d)
The main idea of the essay.
16.
What is a Counter Argument?
a)
The opposing side's opinion.
b)
The author's opinion.
c)
A clear, marble counter top.
d)
A third party's opinion.
17.

What is a reason?

a)

The opposite to the claim

b)

Why the claim is right

c)

The person who is being accused of the crime

d)

The statement beginning to prove something wrong

18.

What is evidence?

a)

Why the claim is right

b)

What the defense is trying to prove or defend against

c)

The attorney's final statement to the judge or jury in a trial

d)

How the claim is right; proof, expert witness, research...

19.

What is the counterclaim?

a)

An arguable statement used as a primary point

b)

The opposite to the claim

c)

The statement beginning to prove the defense wrong

d)

The attorney's final statement to the judge or jury in a trial

20.

What is a counter argument?

a)

What is believed to be true

b)

How the claim is right

c)

What the defense is trying to prove or defend against—the defense's side to an argument

d)

Counter means opposite or against—the opposite to the claim

21.

Complete the following sentence.

Subjunctive Mood is a literature topic in English which is all about ____________________________

a)

Subordinating Conjunctions and how we use it in sentences.

b)

Describing and exaggerating on nouns.

c)

Verbs expressing wishes, possibility, demands, suggestions or uncertainty.

d)

Being sarcastic when meaning the opposite

22.

What verb would make this subjunctive? It’s important that the roadsides ____ places of beauty.

a)

was

b)

be

c)

is

d)

are not

23.

Subjunctive mood? She suggested that the country _______ famous for its bird life.

a)

was

b)

be

c)

is

d)

are not

24.

Subjunctive mood? It is essential that the stream_____clear and cold out of the hills.

a)

flows

b)

runs

c)

is

d)

flow

25.

Subjunctive mood? If there _____ no pollination, there would be no fruit.

a)

was

b)

is

c)

were

d)

is never

26.

Subjunctive mood? If only there ____ a stillness in the air.

a)

were

b)

was

c)

are

d)

sits

27.

Subjunctive verb? It’s important that all life be lived in harmony with its surroundings.

a)

It's

b)

be

c)

lived

d)

with

28.

I wish he .................. (be) able to type faster.

a)

were

b)

was

29.

Sarah requested Frank ............. (come) to the party.

a)

comes

b)

come

30.

Subjunctive verb? If I were not a farmer, I’d have to move to the city.

a)

were

b)

have

c)

move

d)

to

31.

Complete the following sentence.

___________________ , I would be the most famous singer in the world.

a)

In June, I will be the most famous actor in the world.

b)

After brushing my teeth, I would be the most famous actor in the world.

c)

Before I finish my homework,I would be the most famous actor in the world.

d)

If I were good in singing, I would be the most famous singer in the world.

32.

Which of these sentences are subjunctive mood ?

a)

I desire a toy car

b)

Lets go to the park

c)

If I were a fashion designer, I would make the best dress in the world

d)

Yesterday, we went for dinner.

33.

Identify whether it is a subjunctive mood or not.

During maths class, Sophie wanted to have a cheese burger.

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

True or False

Subjunctive Mood is all about comparison and differentiating

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Fill in the blanks

________________superhero, I would save the world.

a)

If I was a

b)

If I were a

c)

If he is a

d)

Is she a

36.

When do we use Subjunctive Mood?

a)

To wish for something

b)

A command

c)

Something imagined

d)

To sound old

e)

A desire

37.

What does the word "ethical" mean in this sentence:

The animal-rights activists argued that it is not ethical

to experiment on chimpanzees.)

(choose ALL that apply)

a)

related to moral principles

b)

selflessness

c)

doing what is right

d)

related to cultures and customs

38.

What does the word "dissent" mean in this sentence:

Robin expressed her dissent from the opinion that was held by the majority of the class.

a)

agreement

b)

similar thinking

c)

disagreement

d)

apathy

39.

What does the word "interject" mean in the follow sentence:

Every time I tried to express my own opinion, Eric would interject with his own ideas.

(choose ALL that apply)

a)

to interrupt

b)

to eject

c)

unethical

d)

to throw in between

40.

What does the word "discord" mean in this sentence:

Jake acted as a mediator to end the discord between his two arguing friends.

(choose ALL that apply)

a)

assent

b)

disagreement

c)

lack or harmony

d)

argument

41.

What does the word "accuracy" mean in this sentence:

He could shoot an arrow with great accuracy, almost never missing his target.

(choose ALL that apply)

a)

completeness

b)

being without errors

c)

erroneous

d)

correctness

42.

What does the word "blight" mean?

(choose ALL that apply)

a)

a type of flying aircraft

b)

a thing that spoils or damages something

c)

a plant disease

d)

reflective

43.

What does the word "maladies" mean?

a)

a disease or ailment

b)

a type of music

c)

something you wear

d)

a bad smell

44.

What is an example of the word "stricken" :

a)

you are seriously affected by an unpleasant feeling

b)

you are sent away

c)

you failed a test

d)

you are seriously affected by an undesirable condition

45.

The absence of movement or sound is called:

a)

reverie

b)

stillness

c)

hypoxia

d)

solitude

46.

A place that is empty of people is called:

a)

bustling

b)

remote

c)

deserted

d)

busy

47.

If you are confused and unable to understand something, you are ________

a)

puzzled.

b)

certain.

c)

determined.

d)

apathetic.

48.

Metacognition means:

(a)  

49.

Metacognition is important because (a)  

50.

TEXT + THINKING = (a)  

51.

How much of this test did you understand ?

a)

Not a lot

b)

Some

c)

Mostly

d)

All