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WorksheetsFirst Composition II test 2022
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?
true and false sentences
sentences about the conclusion
short sentences
details about the topic sentences
Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the middle of the paragraph.
True
False
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.
I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.
Usually, a good paragraph contains ____ sentences
4-5
5-7
8-10
3
What is the order of a typical paragraph?
1. Supporting details
2. Topic sentence
3. Supporting details
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Concluding paragraph
1. Concluding sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Topic sentence
1. Topic sentence
2. Concluding sentence
3. Supporting details
What is an irrelevant sentence?
A sentence that repeats an idea that has already been said
A sentence that supports the explains the topic sentence
A sentence that is not related to the paragraph
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and leaves the reader with a strong impression
What is a concluding sentence?
A sentence that...
...tells what the paragraph is about; helps focus the paragraph
...summarizes the paragraph and/or leaves the reader with a strong impression
...supports or gives more detailed information about the topic sentence
...repeats an idea that has already been said
What is the irrelevant sentence in this paragraph:
My friend, Adam, is very generous. He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat. He enjoys eating chicken. When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating. Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money. Adam is the kindest person I know.
He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat.
He enjoys eating chicken.
When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating.
Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money.
Identify the redundant sentence in this paragraph:
The beach is my favorite place to go. I can swim, which I enjoy doing. The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing. I like the cool breeze on my skin. I really enjoy swimming. I hope I can go to the beach soon!
I hope I can go to the beach soon!
The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing.
I like the cool breeze on my skin.
I really enjoy swimming.
What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Hosea is a talented basketball player. He knows how to defend well against any opponent. When it comes to offense, he can dribble with both hands and can crossover any defender. His layups and jump shots usually go in. ___________________________________________
Hosea should try another sport.
Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller.
Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team.
Hosea might not make a basketball team.
Which is a good/reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph:
______________________________________. She normally carries a bottle of Tobasco in her purse. If her food is not hot enough, she will eat hot peppers as a side dish. Whenever she eats Thai food, she orders the highest level of spiciness. People won't dare to touch her food because they won't be able to enjoy it.
Rio enjoys spicy food.
Rio likes to help garden with her mom.
Rio grows hot peppers in her garden.
Rio likes Thai food.
Before writing the first word of your paragraph, you should...
indent one inch from the left margin
indent one millimeter from the left margin
indent one meter from the margin
indent one inch from the right margin
What is a thesis statement?
The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that explains what is going to happen.
The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.
The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that gives a preview of what will be talked about in the essay.
The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that give background information.
"There are three reasons why it is important to write an essay, first to apply for college, second to graduate high school, and third because it will always be used."
is an example of a thesis statement?
False
True
The following can help a paragraph flow and become more high level
slang words
improperly used transition words and phrases
inventive and informal spelling
properly used transition words and phrases
what is an introduction paragraph?
The first sentence of an essay.
The first paragraph of an essay.
What are the three main elements of an introduction paragraph?
Hook
Background
Thesis statement
Hook, Background, Thesis statement
What is a hook in introduction paragraph?
It catches the reader's attention to the essay.
It's the general information.
It's the main idea of the essay.
Check the ones that can be in a hook sentence.
quotation.
background information.
question.
facts/statistics.
____________________. First, many schools require two or more years of foreign language study for graduation. Secondly, learning other languages helps us communicate with people from other countries. Also, knowing a foreign language can lead to job opportunities. Finally, for many people, studying foreign languages is fun! There are many reasons to learn a foreign language.
What is the best topic sentence?
In the USA, many students study Spanish language.
It is important to learn foreign languages.
In college, people need to know foreign languages.
____________________. Children who have a cell phone can call for help in an emergency. Also, they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cell phone.
What is the best topic sentence?
There are many types of cell phones.
Cell phones help children call friends and parents.
Having a cell phone can help children in several ways.
People should not drink soda. Soda is an unhealthy drink. It contains a lot of sugar. This is why soda is so delicious. Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious. For these reasons, people should avoid drinking soda.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
This is why soda is so delicious.
It contains a lot of sugar.
Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious.
The best pet to own is a fish. First, fish do not require a lot of space. Secondly, fish are easy to care for. Finally, there are many types of fish that are beautiful, large, small, and exotic, so an owner has many choices of which fish to get. Of course, some fish are ugly and strange. For all of these reasons, fish make excellent pets.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
Secondly, fish are easy to care for.
Finally, there are many types of fish that are beautiful, large, small, and exotic, so an owner has many choices of which fish to get.
Of course, some fish are ugly and strange.
Children should not play video games. First, children should be active, so playing outside is better than playing video games. Secondly, many video games are violent. However, many video games are not violent. Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family. In conclusion, many activities are better for children than playing video games.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
Secondly, many video games are violent.
However, many video games are not violent.
Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family.
Walking is the best exercise. First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership to do it. Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live. Third, studies show that walking outside not only burns calories but also helps a person feel happy and optimistic. ________________________________.
What is the best conclusion sentence?
For these reasons, walking is an excellent form of exercise.
In conclusion, walking does not cost any money.
In summary, many people love to walk.
Families should take a vacation at least once a year. On vacation, families can spend time together without distractions from work and school. Also, during a trip, families can explore new places and activities together, which is fun. Finally, during their time away, families can relax together without the stresses of daily life. _________________________________.
What is the best conclusion sentence?
In summary, families need vacations together to rest, do new activities, and enjoy each other’s company.
In conclusion, families need vacations to see new places.
Finally, vacations are good for single people too.
It is important to study history. History repeats itself, so learning about the past can help us make better decisions in the present. Also, knowing about important historical leaders, wars, and events can help us understand cultures, people, and politics in today’s world. Finally, learning about unusual people, places, and events in history is fascinating! _______________________.
What is the best conclusion sentence?
In summary, history is a popular subject.
This is why everyone loves history.
In conclusion, there are many reasons people should study history.
Earthworms may be divided into three categories. The Endogeic or soil dwellers live in the top foot of soil. The Epigeic or litter dwellers live on the decomposing plant material in wooded area. The third type is the Anecic or the deep burrowers. The Anecic worm lives several feet under the ground. They drag organic matter from the surface to their burrows.
Which sentence would make the best conclusion to the end of this paragraph?
These three types of worms have been given Greek names meaning "up from the earth", "within the earth", and "upon the earth".
Earthworms live anywhere the climate is not too hot or too cold, or too wet or too dry.
During cold months worms become dormant or move to warmer locations such as the compost pile.
What is a descriptive paragraph?
It´s a paragraph that describes a person, a place or a situation.
It tells a story or an event. It could be tale, novel, an account of one's life.
It starts with a topic sentence, which states an opinion about something.
Which kind of words do I have to use to create the descriptive paragraph?
Adjectives
Adverbs
Verbs
What is a perception verb?
It´s a verb that conveys the experience of one of the physical senses.
It´s a verb that is used to describes something.
It´s the type of verb that is used to state an a positive action.
Which are the 5 senses that we can use to write a paragraph?
sight, taste, touch, smell and hear.
Sight, touch, smell and like.
Taste, sight, touch, and hear.
What is the effect in the paragraph?
Shamsa wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
She knew that dancers must work every day.
She practiced a few hours each day.
Shamsa wanted to be a dancer.
What is the cause in the paragraph?
Policemen sometimes use dogs to help them with their work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. This makes them useful in tracking down bad people.
Dogs have a good sense of smell.
Policemen sometimes use dogs to help them with their work.
This makes them useful in tracking down bad people.
The brilliant inventor Thomas Edison attempted multiple innovations that failed miserably before he famously invented the light bulb. Media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey was demoted in one of her early TV jobs. Before Microsoft, Bill Gates and his partner launched a company that imploded. ... Basketball legend Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team because he was believed to not be skilled enough.
What conclusion does the author want the reader to draw from the above paragraph?
Thomas Edison should have switched careers.
A failure might be a sign you're on the wrong path.
Experiencing a failure set back does not mean you can't be successful in the future.
Michael Jordan's high school basketball coach was obviously bad at his job.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a coach, it’s this: fear is the #1 barrier to success for most people, and it’s completely normal to feel afraid! Here’s why:
-Maybe we had an experience where we were humiliated, and we replay it over and over.
-Maybe we aren’t sure how it will turn out, so we avoid taking action.
-Maybe there’s a lot of risk involved, and we can only imagine devastation if we fail.
According to this excerpt, what is the cause keeping most people for success?
Fear
Lack of Motivation
Laziness
What is the purpose of a comparison paragraph?
to tell a story
to list the results of an action
to point out the similarities and differences between two things
to offer solutions to a problem
Which sentence is the topic sentence of this comparison paragraph?
"My hometown and my college town have several things in common. First, both are small rural communities. For example, my hometown, Gridlock, has a population of only about 10,000 people. Similarly, my college town, Subnormal, consists of about 11,000 residents. This population swells to 15,000 people when college students are attending classes. A second way in which these two towns are similar is that they are both located in rural areas. Gridlock is surrounded by many acres of farmland which is devoted mainly to growing corn and soybeans. In the same way, Subnormal lies in the center of farmland which is used to raise hogs and cattle. Thirdly, both of these towns are similar in that both contain college campuses. Gridlock, for example, is home to Neutron College, which is famous for its Agricultural Economics program as well as for its annual Corn-Watching Festival. Likewise, the town of Subnormal boasts the beautiful campus of Quark College, which is well known for its Agricultural Engineering department and also for its yearly Hog-Calling Contest."
1st sentence
2nd sentence
Last sentence
3rd sentence
What is the controlling idea of the topic sentence in this paragraph?
"You already know that there are major differences between a house and a nest. In contrast to a house, a nest is small and only has one room. Another difference is that a house is typically for humans, while a nest is for birds. However, you might be surprised to find out that nests and houses have some things that are the same. For instance, both nests and houses provide shelter. Another similarity is that both use trees in their construction. Birds use sticks and twigs, while humans use lumber from trees. Last, they are alike because they both take up space, although a house usually takes up more than a nest!"
You already know
are major differences
major differences
major differences between a house and a nest
Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?
On the other hand
Similarly
In contrast
While
Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?
Similarly
In conclusion
Due to the fact that
On the other hand
What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in this paragraph?
To offer a suggestion
To make a prediction
To give an opinion
To restate the main ideas
What is the last stage in the writing process?
Revising
Prewriting
Publishing
Drafting
During which stage of the writing process do you Identify the audience and the purpose for your writing?
Drafting
Revising
Prewriting
Editing
When do you check for grammatical errors?
Drafting
Editing
Prewriting
Publishing
When do you make changes and improvements in your draft?
Revising
Publishing
Editing
Prewriting
Select the elements of good writing:
purpose
audience
clarity
unity
coherence
Element 1: Purpose - select the 3 common goals of academic writing:
to inform readers
to bore readers
to persuade readers
to pontificate to readers
to entertain readers
Writers should create a purpose statement before they begin writing.
True
False
A purpose statement is a short sentence that clearly defines the point of the paragraph.
Yes
No
Not Given
The 2 elements that relate to your audience:
Viewpoint or person (first (I), second (you), third (they)
Register / formality (academic or general)
Iambic pentameter
Whenever you write, remember to remain consistent with verb tense and pronoun usage.
Yes
No
Element 3: Clarity -> Good writers explain their ideas as clearly as possible to help readers easily understand their point/s.
ALWAYS
Yes
No
Not Given
Select the strategies for keeping your writing clear:
Use descriptive words like adjectives and adverbs
Be precise with what you want to say. Avoid long and repetitive gobbledygook sentences.
Use clear pronoun references. Readers should know who 'he' or 'they' refer to when you use them.
Write a descriptive paragraph about the person who is responsible for making a difference in my life.
Write a comparison paragraph about the different generations, baby boomers, x, y, and z generation.
Write a cause and effect paragraph about eating disorders.
