How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

A topic that is part of your main topic

What is a dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

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

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

Information from as many of the sources as necessary.

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

Check for errors and word choices.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

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

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

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

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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

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

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

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

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

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

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

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

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

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

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.

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

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