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What is a topic sentence?
a) A transition into a new paragraph.
b) The first sentence in the paragraph that gives the reader the main idea.
c) The final sentence in a paragraph.
d) A reason that supports your response.

What is the main idea?
a) the controlling idea that the author wants to convey to the reader
b) evidence lifted from the text
c) summary of the main points and emphaiseize the thesis statement
d) the question that you are responding to over the text

What is an argumentative essay?
a) a piece of writing that is meant to inform or explain about a specific topic or idea
b) a piece of writing that is meant to persuade the reader to your way of thinking
c) a piece of writing that is meant to entertain the reader
d) a piece of writing that is meant to show both sides of the argument

What is an expository essay?
a) a piece of writing that is meant to inform or explain about a specific topic or idea
b) a piece of writing that is meant to persuade the reader to your way of thinking
c) a piece of writing that is meant to entertain the reader
d) a piece of writing that is meant to show both sides of the argument

If you finish writing your essay before the time is up, what should you do before you turn it in?
a) Read a book.
b) Talk with a friend.
c) Draw an illustration for your essay.
d) Read over it to make any necessary revisions and edits.

Which sentence is a transition sentence?
a) Video games make you happy no matter what.
b) Furthermore, video games not only keep you occupied but they can cheer you up.
c) Video games can be a lot of fun.
d) I enjoy video games because they challenge me.

What is in the body paragraphs?
a) reason #1
b) evidence from the text
c) a final thought for the reader
d) topic sentence, body paragraph for reason #1, body paragraph reason #2, explanations of examples

How many paragraphs should be in an Extended Constructed Response?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

What should be included in an introductory paragraph?
a) the evidence for your first reason
b) a thesis statement that conveys your main idea
c) text evidence that supports your reasons
d) a final thought for the reader

What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3? . (2) Tyler Belvins is a 26 year old from Illinois. (3) He has done just that by becoming a streamer on the video platform Twitch.
a) Tyler Belvins, a 26-year-old from Illinois, has done just that by becoming a streamer on the video platform Twitch.
b) Tyler Belvins is a 26-year-old from Illinois, he has done just that be becoming a streamer on the video platform Twitch.
c) Twitch is a video platform where Tyler Belvins from Illinois who is a 26-year-old is a streamer.
d) A 26-year-old from Illinois is a streamer on the video platform Twitch his name is Tyler Belvins

What change, if any, should be made? Tyler Belvins is a 26 year old from Illinois.
a) Change year to years
b) Add a comma after old
c) Change 26 year old to 26-year-old
d) No change is needed

What change if any should be made? With Fortnite being so popular many people have wished that they could play video games all day long.
a) Change popular to populaer
b) Change they to their children
c) Add a comma after popular
d) No change is needed

How can this sentence be revised Ms. McConnell is the best English teacher but Coach Pruitt would disagree.
a) comma before but
b) change disagree to dis-agree
c) Change Ms. to MS
d) No change needed

What change, if any, should be made in the sentence? He seamed to know that I was leaving.
a) change was to were
b) change to to too
c) change seamed to seemed
d) No change is needed

What revisions need to be made to the following sentence? We will go to the park on Saturday she promised.
a) We will go to the park on Saturday, she promised.
b) We will go to the park on Saturday she promised.
c) We will go to the park on Saturday she promised!
d) No change is needed

What revisions need to be made to the following sentence? Michael does well in math but he excels in science.
a) Michael does well in Math, but he excels in Science.
b) Michael does well in math so he excels in science.
c) Michael does well in math, but he excels in science.
d) No change is needed

What is the purpose of citing evidence from the text in the body of your essay?
a) to introduce the main idea of the paragraph
b) to sum up your reasons
c) to show your belief or opinion
d) quote from the text that supports your point

What does it mean to explain?
a) To correct grammatical errors: spelling, punctuation, capitalization
b) Say it again, but in different words.
c) justify how your quote proves your point
d) to grab the reader's attention

What does it mean to restate?
a) Say it again, but in different words.
b) to show your belief or opinion
c) to sum up your reasons
d) to introduce the main idea of the paragraph

What should be included in a strong conclusion?
a) topic sentence
b) restate the main idea of the essay and the reasons
c) evidence that supports your answer
d) a sentence that grabs the reader's attention

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