Argumentative or Informative? FSA Topics and Trivia #TCHS

Question 1

How long should you plan your essay after reading?

Accepted Answer

5-8 minutes

Question 2

How much of your grade is grammar worth on the FSA?

Accepted Answer

20%

Question 3

Which is not a fancy phrase for "to explain"?

Accepted Answer

Here's some stuff,

Question 4

In a new sentence/paragraph, the first letter in a word should be...

Accepted Answer

Capitalized

Question 5

Describe how being angry affects the human mind.

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Informative

Question 6

Should 5th grade and 8th grade feature their own graduation ceremony?

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Argumentative

Question 7

Why do some authors use a pseudonym instead of their real name?

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Informative

Question 8

The C in ACES stands for...

Accepted Answer

cite evidence

Question 9

Explain how what a person wears sends messages to other people.

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Informative

Question 10

You should use the words "I", "We", and "Us" in your essay.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Should music from famous musical artists be allowed in television advertisements?

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Argumentative

Question 12

Once your FSA is completed you should...

Accepted Answer

Relax; then proofread your work so you can catch mistakes

Question 13

Public areas do not allow skateboarding/bicycling/rollerblading? Do you agree with this rule?

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Argumentative

Question 14

Which phrase is acceptable in your writing?

Accepted Answer

Citizens should

Question 15

What is a counterclaim?

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Mentioning the opposing side and why it's wrong

Question 16

What is the relationship between clothing styles and the development of clothes creation?

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Informative

Question 17

Who is to blame for Mercutio's death?

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Argumentative

Question 18

The E in ACES stands for...

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Explain

Question 19

What should go at the end of an intro paragraph?

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your thesis

Question 20

Your topic is argumentative. You don't use a counterclaim. How much of your score is removed?

Accepted Answer

30%

Question 21

Your school received a large amount of money. What would be the best ways for it to be spent?

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Argumentative

Question 22

How much of your score is removed when you don't cite your sources?

Accepted Answer

30%

Question 23

What is a thesis?

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What your essay will try to prove

Question 24

Which of these words should never be used at the beginning of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 25

Write an article about ways to improve school life for students.

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Informative

Question 26

Should students be required to stay in school until they are 18 years old?

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Argumentative

Question 27

Is it better for students to switch classes or learn all subjects from the same teacher?

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Argumentative

Question 28

Which type of paragraph should contain evidence?

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Body Paragraphs

Question 29

Where should you make sure you have placed your thesis?

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Both

Question 30

Plagiarism is when you...

Accepted Answer

Use another person's ideas without giving credit

Question 31

What are the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when living in the same area?

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Informative

Question 32

Which is not a good counterclaim about cats vs dogs?

Accepted Answer

Cats can clean themselves and dogs cannot.

Question 33

The FSA usually gives you two sources. How many must you use?

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 34

If struggling with your first sentence, it is okay to start your first body and then go back.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

Which is the least acceptable on the FSA?

Accepted Answer

To explain, this affects us.

Question 36

Is Wikipedia a reliable source?

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Argumentative

Question 37

What should you make sure of if you end your essay with a question?

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It adds no new information

Question 38

Describe whether the American government is better with or without the electoral college.

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Argumentative

Question 39

Has the violence in video games helped to increase the amount of violence in society?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative

Argumentative or Informative? FSA Topics and Trivia #TCHS

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Argumentative or Informative? FSA Topics and Trivia #TCHS

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