Kolob English 9 Personal Growth Quiz: Unit 2

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of informative writing?

• To persuade readers to take action

• To tell an entertaining story

• To explain or provide information about a topic

• To express personal feelings and emotions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)?

• Semicolon ;

• Comma ,

• Colon :

• Dash -

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In which sentence is the comma used correctly?

• The student finished his essay, and submitted it early.

• After the bell rang the students left quickly.

• Sarah, who loves reading, always carries a book.

• The teacher explained the assignment, the students began working.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main characteristic of a complete sentence?

• It must be longer than five words

• It must express a complete thought with a subject and predicate

• It must have at least two clauses

• It must end with a period

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When writing an informative essay, which element should appear in the introduction?

• A personal anecdote

• A call to action

• A thesis statement

• A rhetorical question

Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage in a series?

• I bought pencils erasers, and notebooks.

• I bought pencils, erasers and, notebooks.

• I bought pencils, erasers, and notebooks.

• I bought, pencils, erasers and notebook

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What type of sentence contains two independent clauses?

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Fragment

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

When should you NOT use a comma?

• Before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses

• Between items in a series

• Between a subject and its verb

• After an introductory phrase

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in informative writing?

• To conclude a paragraph

• To provide supporting details

• To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

• To transition between ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence structure is correct?

• Although he studied hard failed the test.

• The movie was exciting, I enjoyed it.

• The storm raged outside while we stayed warm inside.

• Running through the park, slipped on ice.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A