Kolob English 10 Personal Growth Quiz: Unit 2

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

• To persuade readers to take action

• To express personal feelings and emotions

• To present factual information objectively

• To tell an entertaining story

In the sentence "The mercurial weather patterns made planning outdoor activities difficult," what does the context suggest about the word "mercurial"?

• Calm

• Unpredictable

• Hot

• Seasonal

Which sentence demonstrates proper flow and transition?

• Moreover, the study concluded with surprising results.

• The study concluded with surprising results, therefore.

• The study concluded with surprising results but.

• The study concluded with surprising results; moreover, the findings were significant.

What punctuation is required in this sentence: "Sarah studied hard _ therefore _ she passed the test"?

• Comma, period

• Semicolon, comma

• Nothing, comma

• Comma, semicolon

Which is an example of a run-on sentence?

• Although it was raining, we still went to the park.

• The movie was long and it was also boring and so we left early.

• Despite the challenges, we persevered and succeeded.

• When the bell rang, students quickly packed their bags.

What makes an effective thesis statement?

• A vague idea about the topic

• A specific claim that can be supported with evidence

• A question about the main topic

• A statement of personal opinion only

Which hook strategy would be most effective for an informative essay about space exploration?

• A personal anecdote about watching TV

• A rhetorical question about politics

• A startling statistic about space missions

• A quote from a fictional character

How can context clues help readers understand unfamiliar words?

• By providing synonyms or definitions

• By making the text longer

• By adding more punctuation

• By changing the font style

Which sentence structure is most effective for complex academic writing?

• Simple sentences only

• Varied sentence structures

• Compound sentences only

• Complex sentences only

What is the correct punctuation for joining two independent clauses?

• Comma only

• Semicolon or period

• Colon only

• No punctuation needed