Topic Sentence Quiz

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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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MAGNOLIA SERRANO
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the best topic sentence: [________________________________] Many people who earn the minimum wage are trying to support families with this salary. No one working full-time and earning the minimum wage makes enough money to pay for rent, food, and other necessities. If we raise the minimum wage, families will have more money to spend, and therefore other businesses will make more money. For so many reasons, it is the right thing to do.
We must worry about jobs, not wages.
This economy is especially hard for small business owners.
Parents in New York City have a lot of expenses.
It is time to raise the minimum wage.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It has received much attention because of its frequent and destructive eruptions. The most famous of these eruptions occurred in A.D. 79.
Which is the topic sentence in this passage?
Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
It has received attention because of its frequent and destructive eruptions.
The most famous of these eruptions occurred in A.D. 79.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Anna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs away.
Identify the topic sentence in this paragraph.
Anna is afraid of spiders.
If she sees one, she runs away.
She screams every time she sees one.
None of the above
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the best topic sentence: [_______________________________] Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercises every day. Crowds and loud noises do not make them nervous. Also, they do not mind being alone for hours if you need to be away from work. On top of all this, they are known to be patient and loving with children. If you are a city-dwelling family looking for a pet, I highly recommend this breed of dog.
Every family should have a dog.
Not all dogs are happy living in the city.
Greyhound are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities.
All breeds of dogs are pretty much alike.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Matilda's parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, while on the ground floor, there was a dining room and a living room, and a kitchen. Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars, and it seemed he did pretty well at it.
"Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars, and it seemed he did pretty well at it. "- In this paragraph, what is this sentence?
Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentence
Both
None of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the best topic sentence: [_______________________________] She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do!
I am very happy with my doctor.
It is hard to find a good doctor.
Seeing a doctor has become very expensive.
I love my mother.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:
Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.
There are many good restaurants on that street.
Last year, two children were injured crossing that street.
Cars are always speeding on that avenue
There is a school located on Fourth Avenue.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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