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Total questions: 181

Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins

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Class
Date
1.

Your introduction should have a HOOK that makes the reader interested.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

How many reasons should you include in each body paragraph?

a)

Only 1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4 or more

3.

Your conclusion paragraph should:

a)

Summarize your reasons

b)

Restate your claim

c)

End with a strong statement that shows you are correct

d)

End with "This is the end of my essay."

e)

Include spelling and grammar errors

4.

TRUE/FALSE: A writer should use DIFFERENT SENTENCE STARTERS/TRANSITION WORDS throughout their paper.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is an example of a C-Citation sentence starter that a student could use in their body paragraphs?

a)

This shows that

b)

This uncovers that

c)

According to the text

d)

This spotlights that

6.

Which of the following is an example of a E-Explanation sentence starter that a student could use in their body paragraphs?

a)

In the article

b)

This explains that

c)

The author ____ states

d)

On page ___ it explains that

7.

What is the author's purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

a)

To inform the reader about a topic

b)

Entertain the reader with a story

c)

Argue for/against a topic

d)

Describe using the five senses

8.

A synonym for ARGUMENTATIVE writing is...

a)

Informational Writing

b)

Expository Writing

c)

Opinion Writing

d)

Narrative Writing

9.

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: A writer SHOULD include what information in the BODY of an argumentative paper? (Three items - Think of an ACE response)

a)

Topic Sentence with Reason

b)

Citation

c)

Explanation

d)

Thesis Statement

10.

What is a CLAIM in an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER that is found in the thesis statement?

a)

Facts to support an idea

b)

An explanation of the chosen evidence

c)

Text evidence to support an opinion

d)

The writer's position (for/against) to the question

11.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

12.

What is a claim?

a)

A piece of evidence to support your position

b)

Your position on a topic

c)

A reflection on the topic or why the topic is important

d)

A sentence meant to draw the reader in

13.
The legal driving age should be raised to 18.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
14.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
15.

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

a)

counterclaims

b)

rebuttals

c)

claims

d)

arguments

16.

If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...

a)

Some students should wear school uniforms.

b)

I don’t like school uniforms because they are ugly.

c)

Students should not wear school uniforms.

d)

School uniforms would be a good idea.

17.

What does the REASON do?

a)

Explains evidence

b)

It makes a good argument

c)

Tells your opinion

d)

Tells why you think what you think

18.

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

a)

Claim

b)

Reason

c)

Evidence

19.

Which evidence matches the reason "Sleep is needed to grow the right way."

a)

Researchers have discovered that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night grow taller than those that don't.

b)

According to Kids Health, scientists have proven that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night are nicer and have more friends.

c)

My mom only gets 4 hours of sleep a night and is really stressed out and tired all the time.

d)

Sleep is good for your skin and will make wrinkles in your face much smaller.

20.

A text that takes a side on an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

a)

Narrative

b)

Explanatory

c)

Argumentative

21.

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

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

22.

Which counterclaim is correct?

Claim: All students should have daily chores to teach them good habits.

a)

Although some may argue that daily chores may make students tired during the day, it cannot be denied that daily chores will teach students good habits.

b)

.

On the other hand, some may say that all students should have daily chores to teach them good habits, but daily chores after school may make students tired.

c)

Daily chores are good! We should have them!

23.

What is the correct rebuttal for the counterclaim?

Claim: All students should have daily chores to teach them good habits.

Counterclaim: However, some school of thought may reason that daily chores make students tired and stressed during the day.

a)

Although some may argue that daily chores may make students tired during the day, it cannot be denied that daily chores will teach students good habits.

b)

.

Some may say that all students should have daily chores to teach them good habits, but daily chores after school may make students tired.

c)

Daily chores are good! We should have them!

24.

10. Why is it important to include the counterclaim and rebuttal in your essay?

a)

It helps strengthen your claim by showing how the opposite perspective of the argument is weak.

b)

You can show the reader that the other side is also right.

c)

It helps your essay be longer.

25.

Which the an example of a counterclaim?

a)

Adults should NOT be on Tiktok.

b)

Although Tiktok is an app available to everyone, only teens should be using it.

c)

Adults should be on Tiktok.

d)

Tiktok is an app meant for teens only.

26.

When should you have a counterclaim in your essay?

a)

When I write an explanatory essay

b)

When I write an argumentative essay

c)

When I write either explanatory or argumentative essays

d)

Its my personal preference

27.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

b)

Support for the counterclaim

c)

Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

d)

Evidence

28.

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

a)

Chewing gum raises test scores

b)

Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

c)

Teachers argue food distracts students

d)

Eating is during school hours is important

29.

Identify the rebuttal to the previous counterclaim that food causes distractions

a)

Students get Hot Cheeto fingers on the Chromebooks

b)

The real distraction is hungry students who can't focus

c)

It's impossible to open a bag of chips quietly

d)

Students leave crumbs everywhere, which attracts bugs

30.

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

a)

Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

b)

Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

c)

Students need to be able to express themselves

d)

Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

31.

Which rebuttal is the strongest response to the counterclaim that students need to express themselves?

a)

Students do not have time to wash their uniforms each night.

b)

Uniforms are more affordable for most families.

c)

Students can still express themselves in many other ways.

d)

Some believe uniforms are unfair; however, they're idiots.

32.

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.

a)

Some may argue that music distracts students

b)

Some may argue that music is calming

c)

Teachers can choose the music for the students

33.

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

a)

Music motivates students

b)

Music reduces stress

c)

Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus

d)

Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

34.

What's the rebuttal in the following statement: Some argue that Coke has better products; however, Pepsi sells more.

a)

Some argue that Coke has better products

b)

however, Pepsi sells more

35.

Rebuttals come before the counterclaim.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What is the story line also known as?

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Autobiography

c)

Plot

d)

Claim

37.

The beginning of the story where the characters, situation, and setting are introduced.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

38.

The events that build suspense in the story, leading to the climax.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

39.

The turning point in the story; the highest or most intense part of the storyline.

a)

Exposition

b)

Conflict

c)

Resolution

d)

Climax

40.

Occurs right after the climax where the conflict is starting to be resolved.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

41.

The part of the storyline where the conflict is resolved or worked out. The ending of the story.

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

42.

The first step in writing a constructed response (the R): Expressing the same idea in different words.

a)

Restate

b)

Recognize

c)

Realize

d)

Read

43.

Second step of writing constructed responses (the A): To respond to the question or prompt.

a)

Annotate

b)

Analyze

c)

Answer

d)

Ask

44.

The third step in writing a constructed response (the C): To support a claim using facts or proof, and to tell where you got the information from.

a)

Compare

b)

Contrast

c)

Cite Evidence

d)

Conflict

45.

The 4th step in writing a constructed response (the E): To make plain or clear using details

a)

Explain

b)

Evidence

c)

External Conflict

d)

Evaluate

46.

"The text states," or "According to the text," are good transitions to use when...

a)

Restating the Prompt

b)

Answering the Prompt

c)

Citing Evidence

d)

Explaining

47.

"This proves that," "This shows that," and "This means," are good transition words when...

a)

Restating the Prompt

b)

Answering the Prompt

c)

Citing Evidence

d)

Explaining

48.

What does it mean to give a shorter version of the story line by only mentioning the main events?

a)

Shorten

b)

Summarize

c)

Explain

d)

Infer

49.

Details that add more information about the main idea.

a)

Supporting Details

b)

Plot

c)

Quotes

d)

Concrete Details

50.

To assert as a fact; to say and strongly believe that something is true.

a)

Main Idea

b)

Claim

c)

Inform

d)

Conflict

51.

To bring to an end or to finish.

a)

Conclude

b)

Summarize

c)

Evaluate

d)

Explain

52.

A group of letters placed before a word or base to change a word’s meaning.

a)

Prefix

b)

Root

c)

Suffix

53.

A group of letters placed after a word or base to change a word’s meaning.

a)

Prefix

b)

Root

c)

Suffix

54.

The prefix "pre" means... (pregame, preschool, pretest, etc.)

a)

not

b)

after

c)

before

d)

against

55.

Which prefix means "not"?

a)

dis-

b)

ir-

c)

both dis- and ir-

d)

neither dis- or ir-

56.

What does the prefix "re-" mean? (redo, replay, review)

a)

First

b)

Again

c)

Not

d)

Before

57.

Which suffix makes a word PAST TENSE?

a)

-ed

b)

-ing

c)

-ly

d)

-es

58.

Which suffix makes a word plural?

a)

-ed

b)

-ing

c)

-ly

d)

-es

59.

The part of the word that cannot be broken down; sometimes has a prefix or suffix added.

a)

Prefix

b)

Suffix

c)

Root/Base

60.

A comparison of two things without the use of “like” or “as”.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Idiom

61.

A comparison of two things using “like” or “as”.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Idiom

62.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

Mitci is as bright as the sun.

b)

She is as sweet as candy.

c)

"Wow," she exclaimed! "He's as tall as a tree!"

d)

The runner was a cheetah.

63.

Which is a simile?

a)

"He is a nice boy," she said.

b)

Larry is as fat as a cow!

c)

Rachel is the sun because she shines very brightly.

d)

"I could eat a whole horse," Peggy said.

64.

A type of figurative language that is an extreme exaggeration. (example: "This homework is going to take me 1 million years to complete," said Nora.)

a)

Personifcation

b)

Simile

c)

Idiom

d)

Hyperbole

65.

A type of figurative language that says one thing, but means another. (example: "The open road is calling me, and I must go!" This really means that they have a strong desire to travel.)

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Idiom

d)

Simile

66.

A type of writing that is for or against a point; also, known as persuasive. Also states a claim. (example: cats vs. dogs)

a)

Informative

b)

Argumentative

c)

Narrative

d)

Constructed Response

67.

A type of writing that tells a story and contains plot, characters, and dialogue.

a)

Argumentative

b)

Narrative

c)

Informative

d)

Constructed Response

68.

A type of writing that explains something or informs you of something.

a)

Informative/Explanatory

b)

Narrative

c)

Argumentative

d)

Constructed Response

69.

A conversation between two or more people in a story; to speak out loud in a story.

a)

Explain

b)

Dialogue

c)

Conflict

d)

Quotes

70.

Language (such as adjectives and details) used to describe something. Helps create images (imagery) in the mind of the reader.

a)

Figurative Language

b)

Dialogue

c)

Sensory Language

d)

Descriptive Words and Details

71.

Language appealing to the five senses: hear, see, smell, taste, touch.

a)

Figurative Language

b)

Descriptive Language

c)

Sensory Language

d)

Dialogue

72.

A type of author’s purpose used to convince.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Suggest

73.

A type of author’s purpose used to provide information about a topic.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Suggest

74.

A type of author’s purpose used to amuse the reader.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Suggest

75.

What is the Author's Purpose:

A newspaper article about a high school's football record, coaching staff, and team members.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

76.

What is the author's purpose?

Trying to convince the audience to support the Georgia Bulldogs instead of the Auburn Tigers.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

77.

What is the author's purpose?

A story about a young girl who travels to Oz to meet the wizard.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

78.

Man vs. himself; a struggle that occurs within oneself.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

79.

Man vs. Man, Nature, Society; a struggle that occurs with an outside force.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

80.

A pronoun that comes BEFORE the verb.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

2nd Person

81.

A pronoun that is found AFTER the verb.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

1st Person

d)

2nd Person

82.

A combination of two words, where the omitted letters are replaced with an apostrophe.

a)

Contraction

b)

Pronoun

c)

Contrast

d)

Conflict

83.

A short extract (or part) taken from a text.

a)

Explain

b)

Excerpt

c)

Piece

d)

Passage

84.

Words that help connect phrases and ideas to show sequencing.

a)

Linking Words

b)

Transition Words

c)

Pronouns

d)

Contractions

85.

A short and interesting story often used to support a claim.

a)

Statistic

b)

Anecdote

c)

Fact

d)

Expert Opinion

86.

Data in number form often used to support a claim.

a)

Statistics

b)

Facts

c)

Anecdotes

d)

Quotes

87.

A word that has the same meaning as another. (Teacher and Professor)

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Prefix

d)

Suffix

88.

A word that has an opposite meaning from another. (Light and Dark)

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Prefix

d)

Suffix

89.

The attitude of the writer toward a subject or audience; affects the mood.

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

1st Person

d)

2nd Person

90.

The feelings evoked in the reader through the author’s words and descriptions; affected by tone.

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Conflict

91.

What is the story line also known as?

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Autobiography

c)

Plot

d)

Claim

92.

The beginning of the story where the characters, situation, and setting are introduced.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

93.

The events that build suspense in the story, leading to the climax.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

94.

The turning point in the story; the highest or most intense part of the storyline.

a)

Exposition

b)

Conflict

c)

Resolution

d)

Climax

95.

Occurs right after the climax where the conflict is starting to be resolved.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

96.

The part of the storyline where the conflict is resolved or worked out. The ending of the story.

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

97.

The first step in writing a constructed response (the R): Expressing the same idea in different words.

a)

Restate

b)

Recognize

c)

Realize

d)

Read

98.

Second step of writing constructed responses (the A): To respond to the question or prompt.

a)

Annotate

b)

Analyze

c)

Answer

d)

Ask

99.

The third step in writing a constructed response (the C): To support a claim using facts or proof, and to tell where you got the information from.

a)

Compare

b)

Contrast

c)

Cite Evidence

d)

Conflict

100.

The 4th step in writing a constructed response (the E): To make plain or clear using details

a)

Explain

b)

Evidence

c)

External Conflict

d)

Evaluate

101.

"The text states," or "According to the text," are good transitions to use when...

a)

Restating the Prompt

b)

Answering the Prompt

c)

Citing Evidence

d)

Explaining

102.

"This proves that," "This shows that," and "This means," are good transition words when...

a)

Restating the Prompt

b)

Answering the Prompt

c)

Citing Evidence

d)

Explaining

103.

What does it mean to give a shorter version of the story line by only mentioning the main events?

a)

Shorten

b)

Summarize

c)

Explain

d)

Infer

104.

Details that add more information about the main idea.

a)

Supporting Details

b)

Plot

c)

Quotes

d)

Concrete Details

105.

To assert as a fact; to say and strongly believe that something is true.

a)

Main Idea

b)

Claim

c)

Inform

d)

Conflict

106.

To bring to an end or to finish.

a)

Conclude

b)

Summarize

c)

Evaluate

d)

Explain

107.

A group of letters placed before a word or base to change a word’s meaning.

a)

Prefix

b)

Root

c)

Suffix

108.

A group of letters placed after a word or base to change a word’s meaning.

a)

Prefix

b)

Root

c)

Suffix

109.

The prefix "pre" means... (pregame, preschool, pretest, etc.)

a)

not

b)

after

c)

before

d)

against

110.

Which prefix means "not"?

a)

dis-

b)

ir-

c)

both dis- and ir-

d)

neither dis- or ir-

111.

What does the prefix "re-" mean? (redo, replay, review)

a)

First

b)

Again

c)

Not

d)

Before

112.

Which suffix makes a word PAST TENSE?

a)

-ed

b)

-ing

c)

-ly

d)

-es

113.

Which suffix makes a word plural?

a)

-ed

b)

-ing

c)

-ly

d)

-es

114.

The part of the word that cannot be broken down; sometimes has a prefix or suffix added.

a)

Prefix

b)

Suffix

c)

Root/Base

115.

A comparison of two things without the use of “like” or “as”.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Idiom

116.

A comparison of two things using “like” or “as”.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Idiom

117.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

Mitci is as bright as the sun.

b)

She is as sweet as candy.

c)

"Wow," she exclaimed! "He's as tall as a tree!"

d)

The runner was a cheetah.

118.

Which is a simile?

a)

"He is a nice boy," she said.

b)

Larry is as fat as a cow!

c)

Rachel is the sun because she shines very brightly.

d)

"I could eat a whole horse," Peggy said.

119.

A type of figurative language that is an extreme exaggeration. (example: "This homework is going to take me 1 million years to complete," said Nora.)

a)

Personifcation

b)

Simile

c)

Idiom

d)

Hyperbole

120.

A type of figurative language that says one thing, but means another. (example: "The open road is calling me, and I must go!" This really means that they have a strong desire to travel.)

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Idiom

d)

Simile

121.

A type of writing that is for or against a point; also, known as persuasive. Also states a claim. (example: cats vs. dogs)

a)

Informative

b)

Argumentative

c)

Narrative

d)

Constructed Response

122.

A type of writing that tells a story and contains plot, characters, and dialogue.

a)

Argumentative

b)

Narrative

c)

Informative

d)

Constructed Response

123.

A type of writing that explains something or informs you of something.

a)

Informative/Explanatory

b)

Narrative

c)

Argumentative

d)

Constructed Response

124.

A conversation between two or more people in a story; to speak out loud in a story.

a)

Explain

b)

Dialogue

c)

Conflict

d)

Quotes

125.

Language (such as adjectives and details) used to describe something. Helps create images (imagery) in the mind of the reader.

a)

Figurative Language

b)

Dialogue

c)

Sensory Language

d)

Descriptive Words and Details

126.

Language appealing to the five senses: hear, see, smell, taste, touch.

a)

Figurative Language

b)

Descriptive Language

c)

Sensory Language

d)

Dialogue

127.

A type of author’s purpose used to convince.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Suggest

128.

A type of author’s purpose used to provide information about a topic.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Suggest

129.

A type of author’s purpose used to amuse the reader.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Suggest

130.

What is the Author's Purpose:

A newspaper article about a high school's football record, coaching staff, and team members.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

131.

What is the author's purpose?

Trying to convince the audience to support the Georgia Bulldogs instead of the Auburn Tigers.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

132.

What is the author's purpose?

A story about a young girl who travels to Oz to meet the wizard.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

133.

Man vs. himself; a struggle that occurs within oneself.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

134.

Man vs. Man, Nature, Society; a struggle that occurs with an outside force.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

135.

A pronoun that comes BEFORE the verb.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

2nd Person

136.

A pronoun that is found AFTER the verb.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

1st Person

d)

2nd Person

137.

A combination of two words, where the omitted letters are replaced with an apostrophe.

a)

Contraction

b)

Pronoun

c)

Contrast

d)

Conflict

138.

A short extract (or part) taken from a text.

a)

Explain

b)

Excerpt

c)

Piece

d)

Passage

139.

Words that help connect phrases and ideas to show sequencing.

a)

Linking Words

b)

Transition Words

c)

Pronouns

d)

Contractions

140.

A short and interesting story often used to support a claim.

a)

Statistic

b)

Anecdote

c)

Fact

d)

Expert Opinion

141.

Data in number form often used to support a claim.

a)

Statistics

b)

Facts

c)

Anecdotes

d)

Quotes

142.

A word that has the same meaning as another. (Teacher and Professor)

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Prefix

d)

Suffix

143.

A word that has an opposite meaning from another. (Light and Dark)

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Prefix

d)

Suffix

144.

The attitude of the writer toward a subject or audience; affects the mood.

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

1st Person

d)

2nd Person

145.

The feelings evoked in the reader through the author’s words and descriptions; affected by tone.

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Conflict

146.

How do you know what type of essay you need to write?

a)

By reading the sources

b)

By reading the writing prompt

c)

By guessing

147.

When writing an informative essay, it's best to use a _______________ style of writing

a)

formal

b)

informal

148.

What Do You Never Add To An Informative Essay?

a)

Facts

b)

Opinions

c)

Quotes

d)

Punctuation

149.

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

a)

To provide information or to explain.

b)

To tell a story.

c)

To entertain the readers.

d)

To persuade the reader.

150.

The main idea of an informative essay is called

a)

the thesis statement

b)

the claim

151.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
b)
The statement that introduces each paragraph.
c)
The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
d)
The final statement in an essay. 
152.

The first paragraph is an ______________________

a)

Introduction

b)

Body 1

c)

Body 2

d)

Body 3

e)

Conclusion

153.
What is a hook?
a)
A hook grabs the reader's attention.
b)
A hook ends the essay.
c)
A hook is the main idea of an essay.
d)
The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 
154.

What is the last paragraph of an essay?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body 1 and 2

c)

Body 3

d)

Conclusion

155.

The conclusion paragraph restates the _________________

a)

evidence

b)

citations

c)

thesis statement

156.

In an informative writing composition, NEVER SAY I !!!

a)

True

b)

False

157.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
158.
Which of these is a thesis statement?
a)
Knowing a foreign language.
b)
Why should people know a foreign language?
c)
Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill because it can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
159.

A strong thesis is specific and gives the reader an idea of the type of information that will follow. Which revision to the thesis below is strongest?

Technology has helped society.

a)
Technology has helped society a lot.
b)
Technology can be both helpful and harmful.
c)
Technology has improved daily life by making it easier to communicate, access information and find goods and services.
d)
Many people think technology is helpful, others think it can be harmful, and some people think it can be both.
160.

The thesis statement should be

a)

the first in your introduction paragraph

b)

the last sentence in your introduction paragraph

c)

the statement of your introduction paragraph

d)

the main topic sentence for your introduction paragraph

161.

What is included in an introduction paragraph?

a)

Hook

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Bridge/Background Information

d)

All of the above

162.

In what order should the components of the introduction paragraph be in?

a)

Hook, thesis statement, bridge/background information

b)

Hook, bridge/background information, thesis statement

c)

Thesis statement, hook, bridge/background information

d)

Bridge/background information, hook, thesis statement

163.

textual evidence is

a)

using quotations, summaries and paraphrasing from a text to support a position

b)

proof

c)

a detailed examination the elements or structure of something

164.

a detailed examination of elements is known as analysis. Which of the following is the best example:

a)

describing the color, make and type of Nike shoes

b)

explaining the functions of the newest Apple phone such as face recognition, online access, voice texting, exclusive emojis, and apps.

c)

comparing the colors of two different shirts

d)

identifying the main characters in a story

165.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
a)
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
b)
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
c)

According to the text, "At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down" (Paragraph 1).

d)
School uniforms can be ordered online .
166.
Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?
a)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Paragraph 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

b)
People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.
c)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Paragraph 6).

d)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Paragraph 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

167.

What is the sentence that states what the paragraph will be about?

a)

topic sentence

b)

body sentences

c)

concluding sentence

d)

thesis

168.

After your topic sentence is

a)

the thesis

b)

the transition

c)

another topic sentence

d)

examples/evidence

169.

After your examples/evidence is

a)

the explanation

b)

the thesis

c)

the transition

d)

the topic sentece

170.

When your reader reads your topic sentence they should know

a)

what the paragraph will be about

b)

what the next paragraph will be about

c)

what your transition will be

171.

The transition should help get from

a)

one paragraph to another

b)

the body paragraphs to the conclusion

c)

one topic to the next

172.

Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

a)

However

b)

As a result

c)

In addition

d)

Meanwhile

173.

Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.

a)

consequently

b)

for example

c)

in addition

d)

in contrast

174.

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

a)

in contrast

b)

similarly

c)

in fact

d)

as a result

175.

Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.

a)

for instance

b)

consequently

c)

therefore

d)

however

176.

________ Cristo was extremely tired first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

a)

As a result

b)

Although

c)

Furthermore

d)

Meanwhile

177.

Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair;_______________, they decided to skip shopping at the mall.

a)

in addition

b)

furthermore

c)

therefore

d)

however

178.

Elliot, Daniel, and Elizabeth all wear eyeglasses; ___________, they need them for distance, not for reading.

a)

moreover

b)

whereas

c)

similarly

d)

in addition

179.

During the mathematics quiz, Zavier broke the tip of his pencil; _________, he found another pencil in his backpack.

a)

however

b)

in fact

c)

similarly

d)

nevertheless

180.

There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ______________, the play was a disaster.

a)

Similarly

b)

For instance

c)

In conclusion

d)

Meanwhile

181.

____________ the school choir performance, Monica, Elizabeth, and Melissa sang the holiday songs in Spanish.

a)

During

b)

Because of

c)

Finally

d)

Instead of

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