Paragraph Writing Quiz (WBS)

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English
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8th - 9th Grade
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Hard
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Cherice Stewart
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the 3 supporting sentences for the topic sentence below:
Mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on the student learning.
Notification noise from phones will disrupt the learning and teaching process.
Mobile phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.
There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have mobile phones in class, even if they are disruptive.
Students may text in class and be distracted.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:
_________________________Mine is eleven years old, and it is always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for repairs each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work anymore, so it is cold in the winter. I really wish I could change it.
I wish I could buy a new car.
My car is very old.
My car costs a lot of money.
I hate my car
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main elements of a topic sentence?
topic
examples
controlling idea
indention
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a paragraph?
A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.
A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.
A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.
Tags
CCSS.W.4.2A
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Select the parts of a paragraph:
Title
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Main topic
Concluding sentence
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence
It's the first sentence of a paragraph.
It contains an example.
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
It introduces what the paragraph is about.
You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Mark the options that best describe the supporting sentences of a paragraph
They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of the paragraph.
One supporting sentence is enough.
They include supporting facts, details and examples.
They must develop the main topic of the paragraph.
They are separated by commas
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.W.4.1B
CCSS.W.4.2B
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