Most BODY paragraphs should include:

A transitional phrase, the topic sentence, 1-2 pieces of support/evidence.

Which of the following sentences uses capitalization and punctuation correctly according to standard writing rules?

I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris last summer.

Which sentence would be the most proper to write in a formal academic essay:

Many argue that House On Mango Street is classic American literature.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes to show possession?

The teacher's desk is organized.

Identify the sentence that contains an error in the use of possession punctuation.

The womens restroom is down the hall.

What is the Etymology of a word?

the origin or history of the word

If you are citing a quote from a play, it should look like which citation in your paper?

(Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 Scene 3)

In which of the following sentences is capitalization used incorrectly?

My friend wants to travel to new york city this summer.

Why is indentation important at the beginning of a paragraph in formal writing?

It clearly separates paragraphs, indicating a new idea or section.

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1
Most BODY paragraphs should include:
Review points, restate your claim statement, and a final closing statement
A transitional phrase, the topic sentence, 1-2 pieces of support/evidence.
the 1st sentence should be a quote, then write your point about the quote
An attention getter, a claim statement, preview of main points
2
Which of the following sentences uses capitalization and punctuation correctly according to standard writing rules?
I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris last summer.
My favorite book is "the Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
She enjoys reading novels by jane austen and charles dickens.
The president of the united states gave a speech on climate change.
3
What is the best tense to write in when you are writing an essay?
Present Tense
Past Tense
Past Perfect Tense
Future Tense
4
Which sentence would be the most proper to write in a formal academic essay:
You all should understand the themes of the story if you read it.
You should consider reading To Kill a Mockingbird
Many argue that House On Mango Street is classic American literature.
I think that the book To Kill a Mockingbird offers lessons about empathy.
5
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes to show possession?
The cats toy is missing.
The childrens' books are on the shelf.
Ms. James's phone is on her desk
The teacher's desk is organized.
6
Identify the sentence that contains an error in the use of possession punctuation.
The boys' soccer team won the championship.
My brother's friends are coming over.
Jessica's bicycle is new.
The womens restroom is down the hall.
7
What is the Etymology of a word?
the origin or history of the word
How to pronounce the word
how to write about the word
the definition of the word
8
If you are citing a quote from a play, it should look like which citation in your paper?
(William Shakespeare)
(Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 Scene 3)
(Shakespeare, Act 1)
(Shakespeare, pg. 37)
9
Which is the correct MLA parenthetical citation when you're citing a direct quote from a novel by John Smith?
(Smith, page 23)
(John Smith, 23)
(Smith 23)
(John S. 23)
10
In which of the following sentences is capitalization used incorrectly?
I plan to study Biology and Chemistry next year.
The Amazon Rainforest is home to many unique species.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
My friend wants to travel to new york city this summer.
11
Why is indentation important at the beginning of a paragraph in formal writing?
It allows you to write more words on the page
It clearly separates paragraphs, indicating a new idea or section.
It is not needed in formal writing.
It makes your writing look more colorful and appealing.
12
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present tense to describe an action?
She walks to school every day.
She walked to school every day.
She has been walking to school every day.
She will walk to school every day.
13
In academic writing, you should avoid writing in
First person-"I" statements
All of the above
Second Person-"You" statements
First person-"My" statements
14
You should always capitalize titles-Including your own title for your papers.
True
False

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