WorksheetsUnit 3 Week 1 Writing Review Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
Choose the correct description of "arguable."
a)
A topic everyone already agrees with.
b)
A topic that can be supported with personal feelings.
c)
A topic that has more than one reasonable side.
d)
A topic that is very specific and small.
2.
Choose the correct description of "focused."
a)
A topic that is about something you care about.
b)
A topic that is specific enough to cover well.
c)
A topic that you can find a lot of facts for online.
d)
A topic that is exciting and fun to talk about.
3.
Choose the correct description of "supportable."
a)
A topic you can write a very long essay about.
b)
A topic that is popular and that many people are talking about.
c)
A topic that is easy to agree with.
d)
A topic you know enough about to think of strong reasons, and you can find facts or examples to back them up.
4.
Is the following topic supportable?
"Summer is the best season."
a)
Yes
b)
No
5.
What is the biggest problem with this topic?
"The world has many problems like pollution, war, and poverty that we should fix."
a)
It's not arguable.
b)
It's not focused.
c)
It's not supportable.
6.
What is the biggest problem with this topic?
"A balanced diet and exercise are healthy habits."
a)
It's not arguable because it's just a feeling.
b)
It's not arguable because it doesn't have another side. Someone can't have a different, reasonable opinion about it.
c)
It's not focused because the topic is too big discuss in one essay.
7.
Is this a strong, focused topic for an opinion essay?
"Our town should plant more trees in the park to create shade."
a)
Yes
b)
No
8.
All the topics are about sports. Which one is the best opinion essay topic?
a)
Winning is the most important part of playing sports.
b)
The jersey color red is the most intimidating for opponents.
c)
Professional athletes should be required to help coach college athletes as part of their jobs.
d)
Basketball is the most exciting sport to watch.
9.
All the topics are about the environment. Which one is the best opinion essay topic?
a)
We should respect nature.
b)
All new household products should be sold in environmentally-friendly packaging instead of plastic.
c)
The Amazon rainforest is in Brazil.
d)
Perovskite solar cells are a more promising technology for the future than traditional silicon panels.
10.
All the topics are about screen time. Which one is the best opinion essay topic?
a)
Too much screen time is bad for your eyes.
b)
The video game Minecraft is awesome.
c)
Parents should make strict rules about phones, tablets, TV, and video games.
d)
Families should have one "screen-free" evening each week to play games, read and talk.
11.
In an active voice sentence...
a)
the subject does the verb.
b)
the subject doesn't do the verb.
12.
In a passive voice sentence...
a)
the subject does the verb.
b)
the subject doesn't do the verb.
13.
Identify the sentence written in the active voice.
a)
The winning goal was scored by Elena in the final seconds.
b)
The committee will be presented with the results by our team.
c)
My brother built the treehouse in our backyard.
d)
The cookies were eaten before the party even started.
14.
Identify the sentence written in the passive voice.
a)
The sudden storm damaged the power lines.
b)
Ms. Chen graded all the science tests over the weekend.
c)
A mysterious package was left on the front porch this morning.
d)
The curious cat chased the laser pointer's red dot.
15.
What is the original meaning of the Latin root "port"?
a)
carry
b)
dict
c)
say
d)
throw
16.
What is the original meaning of the Latin root "dict"?
a)
throw
b)
meaning
c)
land
d)
say
17.
What is the original meaning of the Latin root "ject"?
a)
land
b)
throw
c)
say
d)
eat
18.
What is the original meaning of the Latin root "dict"?
(a)
19.
Read these two paragraphs:
A: "Zoos are an important part of our community and education. They allow people to see amazing animals up close. I strongly believe that modern zoos are a positive force because they protect endangered species and teach millions of visitors about conservation."
B: "Seeing a lion or a panda up close is an unforgettable experience. While it is true that animals belong in the wild, this is no longer possible for many endangered species. Therefore, I believe that high-quality zoos with excellent habitats are critical for animal survival and public education."
19.
Which paragraph present an opposing point of view?
a)
A
b)
B
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