ELA iLearn Prep

What are some common grammar mistakes to avoid in writing?

• Capitalizing every word in a sentence

• Mixing tenses within a paragraph

• Subject-verb agreement errors, wrong word usage, punctuation mistakes, run-on sentences, lack of parallel structure

• Using double negatives

Discuss the impact of using varied sentence structures in writing.

• Varied sentence structures in writing only impact depth negatively.

• Varied sentence structures in writing impact readability, engagement, and depth positively.

• Varied sentence structures in writing have no impact on engagement.

• Varied sentence structures negatively impact readability in writing.

Identify the correct spelling of the word: 'accommodate' or 'acommodate'?

• acomodate

• acommadate

• accommodate

• accommadate

While we're reading, to help us understand what we're reading we can

• Reflect and check our understanding after each paragraph

• Read the whole paragraph again

• Preview the title

• Study the vocabulary

When analyzing a text, what is the first step in identifying the main idea?

• Summarizing each paragraph

• Identifying supporting details

• Reading the conclusion

• Looking at the title and headings

Critical thinking in reading involves:

• Accepting the author's viewpoint without question

• Skipping over parts of the text that are difficult to understand

• Questioning and evaluating the text's arguments and evidence

• Focusing solely on the plot of the story

Analyzing the author's purpose is important because:

• It helps the reader judge the book's cover design

• It allows the reader to understand why the text was written

• It makes the text easier to summarize

• It is required for all English classes

What role does a thesis statement play in an analytical essay?

• It provides a summary of the essay's main points

• It states the essay's main argument or analysis

• It introduces the author and title of the work being analyzed

• It offers a counterargument to the essay's main points

The setting of a story can influence:

• Only the plot

• Only the characters' costumes

• The mood, theme, and characters' actions

• The length of the story

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of textual evidence in an essay?

• Stating your opinion without support

• Quoting a passage and explaining how it supports your argument

• Summarizing the entire text in one paragraph

• Discussing the author's life and times