Which statement is true about transitions?(1 point)
Responses
Transitions can also be called topic sentences.
Transitions can also be called topic sentences.
Transitions connect ideas for the reader.
Transitions connect ideas for the reader.
Transitions can make writing unclear to the reader.
Transitions can make writing unclear to the reader.
Transitions are found at the end of sentences.
Transitions are found at the end of sentences.
Which transition word signals a contrast?(1 point)
Responses
because
because
finally
finally
eventually
eventually
however
however
Use the following sentence to answer the question.
Mike kept begging his parents for a cell phone. They agreed he could use his allowance to buy one.
Which transition word or phrase would go at the beginning of the second sentence to show how the ideas are connected?
(1 point)
Responses
at first
at first
eventually
eventually
however
however
because
because
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Many nice plants filled the hotel lobby.
Which word could replace nice to add more precision to the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
green
green
bamboo
bamboo
many
many
cool
green
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Some animals are omnivores, which means that their food comes from plant and animal sources.
Which word from the sentence is an example of domain-specific language?
(1 point)
Responses
food
food
sources
sources
omnivores
omnivores
animals
omnivores
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the position of summer cashier. I learned about this job from your advertisement in the school paper. I have experience working as a volunteer cashier at my club booth at the 4-H fair. I am friendly, a hard worker, and awesome at customer service. Thank you for your time and attention. I have attached my resume to this email.
Sincerely,
Anthony Jones
Which word should the writer change to maintain the formal tone of the email?
(1 point)
Responses
sincerely
sincerely
awesome
awesome
attention
attention
friendly
awesome
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The mechanic said the car needed some brake things replaced.
Which words can replace the imprecise phrase some brake things with domain-specific language?
(1 point)
Responses
things that stop the car
things that stop the car
some important parts
some important parts
some parts that wore out
some parts that wore out
the wheel cylinders
the wheel cylinders
In which situation is it appropriate to write using informal language?(1 point)
Responses
a legal document to present in court
a legal document to present in court
a cover letter for a job application
a cover letter for a job application
a postcard to a friend
a postcard to a friend
a scientific research article
a scientific research article
a postcard to a friend
Which of the following describes one of the tasks of a good conclusion?(1 point)
Responses
going off on a tangent
going off on a tangent
providing a new piece of trivia
providing a new piece of trivia
making the reader angry
making the reader angry
summing up the passage
summing up the passage
summing up the passage
The teacher asks Ana to revise her conclusion because it states a new fact instead of summing up her essay. Ana really wants to include the fact. What can she do?(1 point)
Responses
Add the fact to a body paragraph, then update the conclusion if needed.
Add the fact to a body paragraph, then update the conclusion if needed.
Turn the paper in again with no changes.
Turn the paper in again with no changes.
Rewrite the paper from scratch.
Rewrite the paper from scratch.
Write a longer conclusion, and start with the new fact.
Add the fact to a body paragraph, then update the conclusion if needed.
Question
Which of the following statements describes a good conclusion?(1 point)
Responses
A good conclusion includes an interesting fact that did not fit in anywhere else.
A good conclusion includes an interesting fact that did not fit in anywhere else.
A good conclusion refers to the major themes of the piece.
A good conclusion refers to the major themes of the piece.
A good conclusion restates the introduction with different words.
A good conclusion restates the introduction with different words.
A good conclusion always ends with a question to encourage further reading.
A good conclusion refers to the major themes of the piece.
A friend asks Samantha to help write a conclusion for her essay. What should Samantha do first?(1 point)
Responses
Read the essay and find the theme.
Read the essay and find the theme.
Write the conclusion.
Write the conclusion.
Research the topic so she can add information.
Research the topic so she can add information.
Find synonyms for imprecise language in the essay.
Read the essay and find the theme.
Anike wrote an article on how to make lentil soup.
Which of the following would make the best conclusion to the article?
(1 point)
Responses
A cup of cooked lentils has 18 grams of protein.
A cup of cooked lentils has 18 grams of protein.
Other kinds of soup include tomato, vegetable, and broccoli cheddar.
Other kinds of soup include tomato, vegetable, and broccoli cheddar.
In many countries, menus feature soups and stews.
In many countries, menus feature soups and stews.
Enjoy your soup hot with some bread, or freeze it and save it for a cold day.
Enjoy your soup hot with some bread, or freeze it and save it for a cold day.
Which of the following does NOT describe James Oglethorpe?
(1 point)
Responses
Wealthy
Wealthy
Philanthropist
Philanthropist
Royalty
Royalty
Served as head of trustees in Georgia
Royalty
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Oglethorpe and the trustees wanted to start the colony of Georgia?
(1 point)
Responses
To help the poor who could not pay their bills
To help the poor who could not pay their bills
To help the English economy
To help the English economy
To form large plantations
To form large plantations
To provide defense
To form large plantations
Question
What is a trustee?
(1 point)
Responses
A person who acts on behalf of others but does not hold responsibility
A person who acts on behalf of others but does not hold responsibility
A person who holds responsibility and acts on behalf of others
A person who holds responsibility and acts on behalf of others
A person who conveys information to the people who hold responsibility
A person who conveys information to the people who hold responsibility
A person who rules from another country
A person who holds responsibility and acts on behalf of others.
True or false: under the Charter of 1732, farmers were allowed to own slaves(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
True
Which of the following was allowed in the Georgia colony under the Charter of 1732
(1 point)
Responses
Slavery
Slavery
Alcohol
Alcohol
Limited land ownership
Limited land ownership
Catholics