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True or False: Writing "In the essay, I will...." is effective for a formal essay.
False
Which of the following pronouns should you avoid in a formal essay?
 
you
 
we
 
they
 
someone
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
 
I made the perfect breakfast: steak and eggs.
 
I made the perfect breakfast; steak and eggs.
 
I made the perfect breakfast, steak, and eggs.
True or False: No matter the essay prompt, you will be given an article to read that presents the pros and cons of an idea
True
True or False: Along with using evidence from the text you are given, you should also use outside, personal examples to support your ideas
True
True or False: To make a high score on the essay, you MUST use direct quotes and references to the text you are given
True
What does TDW stand for?
Text Dependent Writing
On the Writing EOC, there will be an essay for you to write. What are the two types of essays you might be asked to write?
To persuade and To inform
True or False: The EOC is timed
False
What time will you report to your testing room tomorrow?
8:05 am; first bell
Does the following sentence used semicolons correctly? We visited Summerville, SC; Aiken, Georgia; Tampa, Florida; and Wilmington, North Carolina for break.
yes (complex list)
Does the following sentence use a colon correctly? For Thanksgiving dinner, I had: turkey, dressing, ham, and mashed potatoes?
No
Will Jane or her sisters (presents, present) the proposal to their parents?
present
The school voted on _________ mascot and ended up choosing the Panther.
 
Its
 
Their
 
Thems
 
His
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
 
I wanted to sleep, but I knew I had to study.
 
I wanted to sleep; but I knew I had to study.
Which of the following sentences is correctly written?
 
When I opened the woman's leather purse, I found the keys.
 
When I opened the leather woman's purse, I found the keys.
Which of the following uses correct pronouns?
 
Gigi bought presents for all the kids and me.
 
Gigi bought presents for all the kids and I.
Which of the following sentences has the correct pronoun usage?
 
Even though I went to bed earlier than she, I slept less.
 
Even though I went to bed earlier than her, I slept less.
Which url extension would provide the LEAST credible information?
 
.com
 
.gov
 
.edu
 
.org
How would you correct the punctuation in the following sentence? The stores customers thought the Black Friday deals were amazing.
 
The store's customers
 
The stores' customers
 
The store's customers'
 
The stores customer's
Which punctuation is appropriate for the following sentence? Tomorrow is the EOC I hope you charge your Chromebook tonight.
 
semicolon ;
 
colon :
 
comma ,
 
quotation marks " "
Which punctuation is appropriate in the following sentence: He quickly discovered his greatest weakness procrastination.
 
colon :
 
semicolon ;
 
comma ,
 
parentheses ( )
What punctuation typically shows ownership?
apostrophe
Which of the following transition words would you use if you were going to add additional information to what you have already written?
 
Futhermore,
 
However,
 
For example,
 
Finally,
Revise this sentence: At my previous school, where I was captain of the varsity football team I learned a lot about what it means to lead by example.
 
Insert a comma after team
 
Change means to should meant
 
Change a lot to alot
 
Delete where
In a "to inform" essay, instead of a thesis statement or claim, you have a _____________ idea in your introduction.
controlling
In a "to persuade" essay, you are expected to provide a claim that the opposing side would make. This is called a.....
 
Counterargument
 
Rebuttal
 
Refutation
 
Concession
Which of the following is NOT a transition word or phrase that you might use to begin a sentence that conflicts with previous information?
 
But,
 
However,
 
In contrast,
 
On the other hand,
In a "to persuade" essay, you are expected to not only address an argument the other side might present, but you also have to _________________ it, or turn it back to your own claim.
 
Rebut
 
Concede
 
Inform
 
Counterargument
How should this sentence be changed? As the young man read old newspaper articles that were published decades before, his eyes was opened to what life was like in the 19th century.
 
A Change was opened to were opened
 
B Change read to red
 
C Change eyes to eye’s
 
D Change his to they