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FL BEST Writing

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first thing need to do when you start your essay test?

a)

Plan your essay

b)

Read and annotate the sources

c)

Read and dissect the prompt

d)

Write the essay

2.

Which types of essays could you be asked to write for the FL writing test? Select all that apply.

a)

Research Paper

b)

Personal Narrative

c)

Argumentative

d)

Informative

3.

What are the parts that need to be included in your introduction? Check all that apply.

a)

Hook - Grab the reader's attention

b)

Evidence

c)

Background Information on the topic

d)

Thesis Statement

4.

From which part of dissecting the prompt, do you use to create your hook?

a)

Topic

b)

Audience

c)

Genre

d)

None of the choices

5.

What is recommended to use to help structure your introduction paragraph?

a)

HiT

b)

PEEL

c)

TSU

d)

FSA

6.

What is recommended to use to help structure your body paragraphs?

a)

Hit

b)

PEEL

c)

TSU

d)

Hi-C

7.

What does PEEL stand for?

a)

Paragraph, Evidence, Elaboration, Linking

b)

Point, Explanation, Elaboration, Linking

c)

Point, Explanation, Evidence, Elaboration, Linking

d)

Point, Evidence, Elaboration, Linking

8.

What are the parts that need to be included in the conclusion?

a)

Restate the thesis, Summarize what you wrote, and unhook (final thought/catchy phrase)

b)

Restate the thesis, Evidence, and final thought (catchy phrase)

c)

Hook, Restate the points/reasons, and final thought (catchy phrase)

d)

Restate the thesis, final thought (catchy phrase), and restate the points/reasons

9.

What can be used as a sentence starter for the hook?

a)

In conclusion

b)

To begin with,

c)

It is true that...

d)

According to Source...."..."

10.

Which of the following can used as a sentence starter for the background information?

a)

One of the interesting things about (topic) was ….

b)

Imagine one day…

c)

I like this (topic) because

d)

Finally,

11.

Which of the following can be used as a sentence starter for the thesis sentence?

a)

Restating the prompt

b)

Finally,

c)

First of all,

d)

Additionally

12.

Which of the following sentence starter can be used for Evidence?

a)


This point shows us that….

b)

According to "Title" by Name is saying …

c)

The evidence clearly shows, “______”

d)

Because I said so

13.

If you finish your essay early, what should you do?

a)

Put your head down

b)

Reread the articles

c)

Reread your essay and fix mistakes

d)

Reread your essay

14.

Begin each body paragraph with a _________________, or a word or phrase that links different ideas.

a)

transition

b)

citation

c)

quotation

d)

dialogue

e)

topic

15.

Choose the correct citation of the source below.

a)

According to the text, "Dogs can live to be 15."

b)

In the text titled Dogs, "Dogs can live to be 15" (page 12).

c)

In the text titled Dogs, dogs can live to be 15.

d)

"Dogs can live to be 15."

16.

What is the correct order of paragraphs for an essay?

a)

introduction, body, conclusion

b)

conclusion, body, introduction

c)

body, introduction, conclusion

d)

introduction, conclusion, body

17.

An informative essay gives the reader ____________ about a topic.

a)

an argument

b)

an opinion

c)

a dialogue

d)

information

e)

a story

18.

What are two synonyms for informative writing?

a)

expository

b)

argumentative

c)

explanatory

d)

narrative

e)

opinion

19.

Informative essays should have at least three _______________. These make up the middle of your essay and develop a point you want to make that support your thesis.

a)

body paragraphs

b)

topics

c)

thesis statements

d)

conclusions

e)

points of view

20.

Your essay should always begin with a hook, which should...

a)

transition to a new topic.

b)

grab the reader's attention.

c)

conclude your essay.

d)

quote a source.

e)

summarize the evidence.

21.

Each body paragraph must have ____________ from the texts, or sources, that proves the answer to the question about the text.

a)

conclusions

b)

topics

c)

arguments

d)

evidence

22.

You must ____________ the source whenever you use a _____________, or a passage that is quoted.

a)

summarize; topic

b)

paraphrase; quotation

c)

cite; conclusion

d)

cite; quotation

23.

You must ____________ your ideas in your body paragraphs, or back them up with details.

a)

summarize

b)

support

c)

paraphrase

d)

plagiarize

e)

transition

24.

The __________________ restates the main points of the essay and ends with an important final statement.

a)

introduction

b)

third body paragraph

c)

conclusion

d)

hook

25.

Instead of using a quotation, you can ________________, or restate a passage in your own words.

a)

support

b)

argue against

c)

cite

d)

paraphrase

26.

If you paraphrase, be careful not to _________________, or use someone else's writing or ideas as your own.

a)

summarize

b)

cite

c)

plagiarize

d)

explain

e)

restate

27.

Begin each body paragraph with a _________________, or a word or phrase that links different ideas.

a)

transition

b)

citation

c)

quotation

d)

dialogue

e)

topic

28.

What is the definition of a transition word?

a)

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

b)

Words that are about movement

29.

Where would this transition word go in your story?

To begin with

a)

middle

b)

beginning

c)

end

30.

There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.

a)

Perhaps

b)

Secondly

c)

Finally

31.
_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
32.

The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Dominos.

a)

so

b)

in addition

c)

consequently

d)

however

33.

I ran home, _______ I was still late.

a)

but

b)

after

c)

first

34.

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

35.

First I put my socks on, ______ I put on my shoes.

a)

because

b)

then

c)

first

36.

I love vegetables, _______ I don't like squash.

a)

then

b)

but

c)

because

37.

First, I opened the bag of french fries. ______, I put them in the oven.

a)

Because

b)

First

c)

Next

38.
________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.
a)
In conclusion
b)
To begin with
c)
Eventually
d)
Then
39.

I took the cake out of the oven. ______ I can eat it!

a)

Since

b)

Finally

c)

Because

40.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
41.

_____________, we need to find out how many kids are attending the party. Then we can order the pizza.

a)

In conclusion

b)

First of all

c)

Even though

42.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?

a)

near the start

b)

near the end

c)

near the middle

d)

somewhere in the story

43.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In addition?

a)

take away more information

b)

give information to someone

c)

also, add more information/details

d)

adds information that does not support the main idea

44.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - As a result?

a)

this is the end

b)

this belongs in the middle

c)

happening quickly

d)

because of this

45.

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - However?

a)

tells when something is ending

b)

shows a difference between two sentences/ideas

c)

tells when something is beginning

d)

give further proof

46.

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - To conclude?

a)

begins the composition

b)

adds examples of main idea

c)

ending reason or final statement

d)

follows the sequence

47.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - For example?

a)

used to begin a composition

b)

adds non-specific or vague details

c)

used to end the composition

d)

used to show a specific case

48.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Instead?

a)

suggest a difference

b)

give an example

c)

provide additional support details

d)

to show this idea is coming to an end

49.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In other words?

a)

giving an example

b)

repeating an idea with different words

c)

showing a difference in ideas

d)

starting a new idea

50.

What is the meaning of the transition words- In fact?

a)

gives a specific example or evidence

b)

adds additional detail

c)

shows a difference

d)

concludes the writing

51.

What is the first sentence in your introduction

a)

Restate the prompt

b)

Hook

c)

Concluding sentence

d)

3 reasons

52.

How many sentences should your elaboration be?

a)

At least 1 sentence

b)

At least 2 sentences

c)

At least 3 sentences

d)

At least 4 sentences

53.

Which of the following is true of a thesis statement? (choose ALL that apply)

a)

Last sentence in the introduction paragraph

b)

Grabber used to hook the reader's attention

c)

Last sentence in the conclusion paragraph

d)

Restates the prompt and includes 3 reasons/points

54.

What is the BEST grabber example? (choose all that apply)

a)

Having a car is very important because we have to be able to get around.

b)

Imagine a world with electric cars and flying bicycles.

c)

Driving a car is like using Google. Both help us everyday without us even realizing.

d)

Do you drive a car?

55.

A claim is your side of the argument and 2 (a)   why.

56.

Which photo best represents compare and contrast?

a)
b)
c)
d)
57.

What is the best definition of "explain"?

a)

To talk.

b)

Facts used in an essay.

c)

To make an idea clear to someone by describing and elaborating on facts and evidence.

d)

To tell someone something.

58.

What does it mean to "describe" something?

a)

To give an account of something using as many details as possible.

b)

To figure something out.

c)

To annotate the text.

d)

To see something for what it is.

59.

What is the best definition of evaluate?

a)

To find an equivalent of something.

b)

To justify an answer.

c)

To help somebody by explaining something in detail.

d)

To form an idea by looking over and analyzing data and facts.

60.

What does it mean to infer something?

a)

To analyze the behavior of a character.

b)

To summarize a story.

c)

To make a extreme guess.

d)

To make an educated guess.

61.

What does it mean when you imply something?

a)

To add up all of your evidence.

b)

To suggest or express something indirectly.

c)

To elaborate on the meaning of something.

d)

To explain how something works.

62.

Which essay do you pick a side and argue for it?

a)

informative

b)

expository

c)

narrative

d)

argumentative

63.

Do you ever put the word "I" and talk about yourself in the essay?

a)

No

b)

Yes

64.

Do you ever write, "In this essay I will be talking about"

a)

No

b)

Yes

65.

For argumentative essay how many reasons do you need in your thesis/claim?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

66.

In an argumentative essay, what is your 3rd paragraph called?

a)

body paragrah

b)

my reasons

c)

PEEEL

d)

counter-claim

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