Aces Writing

What cursive word is shown here?

• guack

• guick

• quack

• quick

What cursive word is shown here?

• quit

• quote

• quota

• guote

Where can you find a claim?

• They are only in the detail paragraphs.

• The very first sentence of your introduction.

• Inside the summary of your text.

• The final sentence of your introduction.

Which of the following is NOT an important part of the “C” step in an ACE answer?

• Using quotation marks around any wording copied directly from the text.

• Introducing the text details with a phrase like “in the text” or “for example.”

• Providing a page number if the text has numbered pages.

• N/A — All of the above are important parts of the “C” step.

Why is the “E” part of an ACE answer important?

• It shows the audience how your answer is based in the text.

• It explains your thinking to the audience.

• It keeps the answer from getting off track.

The E in ACE is for...

• evidence that supports your answer.

• explaining how your evidence proves your answer/reason.

• exercise daily.

Look at all of the quotes and citations below, the C in ACE, and choose which one is done correctly.

• "He made the nest ready again, held the hatchet backward, tensed, and struck four quick blows. Sparks came down and he leaned forward as fast as he could and blew."

• "He made the nest ready again, held the hatchet backward, tensed, and struck four quick blows. Sparks came down and he leaned forward as fast as he could and blew" (Paulsen 34).

• He made the nest ready again, held the hatchet backward, tensed, and struck four quick blows. Sparks came down and he leaned forward as fast as he could and blew.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the main topic

• To provide evidence for the argument

• To summarize the entire essay

• To state the main argument or claim

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

• Time is a thief

• Steals our moments

• Time steals

• Moments are stolen