Review: Grammar and Writing Test

Question 1

A thesis statement should tell the reader the main idea of the essay.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of these sentences is correct?

Accepted Answer

I prefer fiction; nevertheless, I also enjoy some WWII nonfiction.

Question 3

What goes in the blank? The coach had only one thing to tell his team ____ he was disappointed in them.

Accepted Answer

:

Question 4

You use a colon to....

Accepted Answer

introduce a list of four or more items

Question 5

Which punctuation belongs in the blank? I stayed up late playing soccer __ it was hard to wake up for school.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 6

All of the following should be included in your conclusion EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

hook

Question 7

You can use a semicolon in the place of a comma and a fanboy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which of these is a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

;

Question 9

What punctuation goes in the blank? I used to be scared of the dark __ however__ I have now conquered that fear.

Accepted Answer

; ,

Question 10

Your thesis statement should include all the evidence for your essay.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

I love: oreos, chips and salsa, books, and hanging out with friends.

Question 12

Colons and semicolons can be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Where in an essay should your reader find your hook?

Accepted Answer

introduction

Question 14

Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Jaiden ran a mile; he almost died.

Question 15

All of the following are grammatical rules for colons except....

Accepted Answer

after a fanboy to combine 2 independent clauses

Question 16

Which of these is a colon?

Accepted Answer

:

Question 17

Which of the following is a type of hook?

Accepted Answer

series of questions

Questions 17