Which of the following is an example of formal style?

The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.

Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

What does the word "relevant" mean?

On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

A topic that is part of your main topic

When you are finished writing your essay, you should...

Check for errors and word choices.

What is a dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following issues may affect your essay during testing?

Reading skills could affect the speed of your written work, No articles to use as support

Which of the following feedback would be appropriate during a review?

Changed "that" to "the country" so your idea will be clear.

What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?

Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.

When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...

Information from as many of the sources as necessary.

When you check your essay, you should look for...

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

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1
Which of the following citations is correct?
(Author's Name, Paragraph)
(Paragraph, Line Number)
(Line Number)
(Paragraph)
2
What is the first step when you are writing an essay?
Write a hook
Read the prompt
Read the article
Revise your essay
3
Your essay's evidence should be...
Placed in parenthesis.
Long, but basic
Relevant and sufficient
Included in every paragraph of your essay
4
What tools on the FSA will help you prepare for your writing?
Notepad
None of these
Highlighter tool
Linereader tool
5
Which of the following is NOT a type of claim?
Supporting Claim
Claim
Sub-Claim
Central Claim
6
How much standard time is given to write your essay during the FSA?
As much as I need during the testing week
1 hour of the school day
2 hours of one day
2 days of a week
7
Which of the following is an example of formal style?
The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.
I earned money bi-weekly through my work at the office.
These are all informal sentences.
The sisters' got some money after work.
8
What is the testing platform used to assess your essay writing?
ACT
FCAT
FSA
SAT
9
Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?
To name them, specifically in your introduction.
To know how to better persuade the reader.
To know the amount of background or basic info needed.
None of these are true
10
Why is it important to cite your evidence?
To look more fancy for the reader.
To include extra information to make your essay longer.
All of these.
To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.
11
What is the purpose of a hook?
To engage the reader
None of these are correct
To give basic background information about the topic
To state your main idea
12
Where in your essay should you state your central claim?
Thesis
Introduction
Both
Neither
13
What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?
Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion
Summary, Intro, supporting claims
Intro, counter-claim, summary
Intro, Supporting claim, Conclusion
14
Which of the following would be the BEST option for a transition?
Next of all
Initially
My first reason
In conclusion
15
What is the purpose of the writing FSA?
All of these are true.
To determine if you need a remedial English class.
To compare your score to other students in Florida.
To inform the teacher if you understood the writing lessons.
16
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
Two, at minimum.
All essays should be five paragraphs.
One, as long as you use evidence.
You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.
17
Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?
Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.
Students should not have homework weekly.
I believe students should not have homework weekly.
Yes, students should have homework weekly.
18
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?
How could one person fight against society's expectations?
As Bob snuck in, the empty room felt suffocating and dank.
Beyonce made over $5.5 million last year in concert sales.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?
19
Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?
1st sentence of your body paragraphs
1st sentence of your introduction
last sentence of you essay
last sentence of your introduction
20
What is Elaboration?
Description
Connotation and Dennotation
A type of Thesis Statement
What needs to be included in your conclusion
21
What does the word "relevant" mean?
Providing enough evidence to support your claim.
None of these are correct.
On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.
Using high-level vocabulary appropriate for your audience.
22
What is a rebuttal?
You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
Information that must be included in the 1st body paragraph.
The last sentence in a conclusion paragraph.
23
How many categories does the FSA rubric include?
2
3
1
4
24
What is the highest score you can get for conventions according to the FSA rubric?
2
4
1
3
25
What is a subtopic?
A topic that is part of your main topic
Your central claim
A topic that describes the conclusion
Your first thoughts in the introduction
26
When you are finished writing your essay, you should...
Submit it
Write your name
Check for errors and word choices.
Write a conclusion paragraph
27
What is a dependent clause?
A complete sentence.
An appropriate style of writing.
An independent clause.
A partial sentence that can not be used alone.
28
What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?
Topic Sentence, Thesis, Background Information
Hook, Thesis, Background Information
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
Transition Word, Background Information, Thesis
29
What is a thesis statement?
The answer to the prompt and your reasons.
The main idea of your essay.
All of these answers are correct.
Your central claim.
30
What is NOT needed in a structured paragraph?
Adjectives and elaboration.
Low level vocabulary
Nouns and noun phrases.
Complete sentences.
31
Which of the following issues may affect your essay during testing?
There are no problems with testing.
Reading skills could affect the speed of your written work
No way to plan
No articles to use as support
32
How many points is an essay graded out of?
4
10
8
5
33
What does a sentence need to be complete?
A subject and verb.
An adjective and verb.
An adverb and noun.
A verb phrase.
34
Which of the following feedback would be appropriate during a review?
You need to learn spelling.
None of these are appropriate.
I can't read your handwriting.
Changed "that" to "the country" so your idea will be clear.
35
What is the difference between a colon and a semi-colon?
A colon is used before lists.
A semi-colon is used before lists.
A semi-colon can not join two sentences.
A colon can replace a period.
36
What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?
Shorten your paragraphs so you can get to the conclusion.
Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.
Keep writing even after time is up. Don't submit your essay.
Stop as soon as you realize you won't finish.
37
How do you support your claim?
With a hook
With evidence
With background information
With transitions
38
Should you plan before writing your essay?
Only if the question is very difficult
None of the above
Yes
No
39
When do you use a counter-argument?
Argumentative essays
In an informational essay only.
In any essay.
None of these are correct.
40
What is the proper spelling...
Believe
Bellieve
Beleive
None of these are correct
41
When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...
Information from only the article of your choice.
None of these are correct.
Information from as many of the sources as necessary.
Information from only the first article.
42
What are the two types of style in writing?
Evidence and Support
Topics and Claims
Letters and Essays
Formal and Informal
43
Which of the following is NOT a part of grammar?
Desperate Clause
Noun phrases
Dependent Clause
Adverbial Phrases
44
Which of the following would be the BEST word choice to replace the word "big"?
Large
Substantial
Big
Huge
45
When you check your essay, you should look for...
Length of the essay, number of sentences
Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors
None of these are correct
Famous names and familiar words
46
Which of the following would be an error in your essay?
Using punctuation
Using vague words
Using quotes for support
Using elaboration
47
Which of the following is NOT a step to writing an essay?
Research information online
Revise your essay
Read and analyze the prompt
Create a hook
48
What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?
To have adequate support from the text.
To have very little, but strong, support.
To have evidence cited properly.
To have evidence in all paragraphs.
49
Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
My mother sent me.
At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.
On the way to the mall, my sister stopped for a coffee.
Walking home from school, I saw a child playing ball.
50
What is a counter-argument?
Your response to those who do not agree with you.
A short sentence included at the end of your conclusion.
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
Your reasons in your thesis statement.
51
In our practices, how many pieces of evidence were considered "sufficient"?
3
2
1
4

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