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A supporting detail about coffee and tea would likely
be found in a paragraph about…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. caffeine in drinks.
b. babies.
c. international foods.
What does a relative clause describe?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. a noun
b. a verb
c. a fragment
A supporting detail that is not directly related to
the main idea of a paragraph is…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. necessary for understanding.
b. relevant.
c. irrelevant.
Choose the topic sentence from a paragraph about
problems.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For example, if you are angry with a friend, talk
to him or her about it.
b. As a result, you could create stress in your life.
c. You should face your problems, not ignore them.
Choose the supporting sentence for this topic
sentence:
The discovery of penicillin is important for many
reasons.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Doctors use many different drugs to treat diseases.
b. Aspirin helps many people deal with pain.
c. Penicillin saves life every year by treating different diseases.
Match the independent clause with the correct relative
clause to make up a complete sentence: Will Wynn was a mayor in Texas.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. who designs building in Portland.
b. …who work together to keep the city clean.
c. …who helped make his city green.
Which topic sentence is the most appropriate for this
paragraph: This is often referred to as sibling rivalry. Siblings normally want
to receive an equal amount of attention from their parents. If children feel
their siblings are receiving more attention, they may get angry.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention.
b. 82% of people in the United States have siblings.
c. Another common problem among siblings is a large
gap in ages.
GBM planted trees that will help Kenya’s forest grow.
In this sentence, which word can replace that?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. where
b. who
c. which
Which sentence does NOT support this topic sentence:
People who make interesting ads have a good understanding of advertising.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. They can sell products.
b. They know about consumers.
c. They spend a lot of money.
Choose the supporting sentence for this topic
sentence: Some people think green tea slows the aging process.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. My 90-year-old grandmother adds honey to her tea.
b. You can stay young by exercising and eating right.
c. Drinking it frequently may help you live longer.
Choose the independent clause.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. GBM is an organization in Kenya.
b. Which began over 30 years ago.
c. A measure that protects the environment.
To make a complete sentence, a dependent clause must
be connected to…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …an independent clause.
b. …another dependent clause.
c. …a relative clause.
A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be
found in a paragraph about …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. eating patterns.
b. caffeine.
c. driving.
People that work for GBM help people around the world.
In this sentence, which word can replace that?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. who
b. what
c. which
Match the independent clause with the correct relative
clause to make up a complete sentence: There are many cities in the world…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. who designs building in Portland.
b. …which are green cities.
c. …which are in Texas.
What is a paragraph?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A group of sentences about one topic
b. A complete idea with one subject and one verb
c. A group of sentences about different topics
Which concluding sentence is the most appropriate for
this paragraph: This is often referred to as sibling rivalry. Siblings normally
want to receive an equal amount of attention from their parents. If children
feel their siblings are receiving more attention, they may get angry.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Sometimes children compete for their parents’
attention.
b. Although sibling rivalry is very common, it can have negative
consequences.
c. Another common problem among siblings is a large
gap in ages.
Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph
about babies and sleep?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Babies grow quickly.
b. Babies need more sleep than adults.
c. A baby can sleep 15 hours in a day.
Choose the concluding sentence for this topic
sentence: Some scientists believe birds use magnetic fields to prevent them
from getting lost.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In conclusion, some birds travel thousands of miles
per year.
b. In conclusion, scientists have proved why birds do
not get lost.
c. In conclusion, birds may not get lost because they use magnetic
fields.
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph
about caffeine and sleeping patterns?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Many teenagers like to sleep late on weekends.
b. Feeling hungry can wake you up at night.
c. Caffeine may make it difficult to fall asleep.
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph
about food and sleep?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy.
b. Some doctors recommend sleeping in a comfortable
bed.
c. Some people believe a cool room is best for
sleeping.
Match the topic sentence with the appropriate
supporting sentence: Firstborn children have an advantage in life.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. They feel their parents pay more attention to their
younger and older siblings than to them.
b. For example, some people think that children
without siblings are not comfortable socializing with other children.
c. For example, studies show that they have more successful careers
than their younger siblings.
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph
about food and sleep?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some doctors recommend sleeping in a comfortable
bed.
b. Some people believe a cool room is best for
sleeping.
c. Some experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy.
Choose the supporting sentence for this topic
sentence: Some people think green tea slows the aging process.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Drinking it frequently may help you live longer.
b. You can stay young by exercising and eating right.
c. My 90-year-old grandmother adds honey to her tea.
Choose a sentence with a relative clause.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. GBM is an abbreviation for the Green Belt Movement.
b. Wangari Maathai is the Kenyan woman who started the Green Belt
Movement.
c. who started the Green Belt Movement in 1977.
Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph
about energy drinks and sleep?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Energy drinks can be expensive.
b. Energy drinks are high in caffeine.
c. An energy drink can help you stay awake.
Match the topic sentence with the appropriate
supporting sentence: Firstborn children have an advantage in life.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For example, some people think that children
without siblings are not comfortable socializing with other children.
b. They feel their parents pay more attention to their
younger and older siblings than to them.
c. For example, studies show that they have more successful careers
than their younger siblings.
A narrative answers the question…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. How do you do it?
b. What went wrong?
c. Who did it?
d. What happened?
Conflict is one of basic components of a narrative.
Choose the correct definition for conflict.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The ultimate message the narrative is trying to
express; it can be either explicit or implicit.
b. The people who inhabit the story and move it
forward. Typically, there are minor and main characters. The minor characters
generally play supporting roles to the main character.
c. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the
main character must solve or overcome by the end of the narrative.
d. The events as they unfold in sequence.
Choose the correct option to complete the definition
for one of basic components of a narrative.
… are the person, people, sometimes the storyteller
included, and the animals the story is about.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Theme
b. Sequence of events
c. Details
d. Characters
Another word for narrative is…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A play
b. A poem
c. Title
d. A story
Choose the correct option to complete the definition
for one of basic components of a narrative.
… is the order of what happens in the story, that
keeps the audience engaged as the story unfolds.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Theme
b. Details
c. Characters
d. Sequence of events
Choose the correct option for one of basic components
of a narrative.
The component is descriptions that appeal to the
senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Details
b. Theme
c. Characters
d. Sequence of events
Choose one statement, which is NOT true about
narrative essays.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Most narratives are composed of major events
sequenced in chronological order.
b. Narration is the art of storytelling.
c. Narratives convince readers of an opinion.
d. Narratives can be either factual or fictional. In
either case, narratives should emotionally engage the reader.
Choose one statement, which is NOT true about
narrative essays.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The four basic components to all narratives are
plot, character, conflict, and theme.
b. A strong introduction is important to hook the
reader.
c. Narratives compare how two things or ideas are alike, and how
they are different.
d. The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally
engaging the reader.
All options below make a paragraph about medicine
patches. Choose the correct chronological order to arrange the steps in the
instructions.
(1) Finally, you take off the patch. Especially for
older people, this invention is very helpful. With these patch, they don't have
to worry about forgetting to take medicine.
(2) Recently, a company invented a new patch. The
patch contains medicine. Surprisingly, it is easy to use. To begin, you need to
get a prescription.
(3) The patch has small needles in it. These needles
go into the skin, and the medicine goes into the body. Fortunately, the needles
do not hurt.
(4) After you get the patch at a local pharmacy, put
the patch on your skin. After that, you leave it alone.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. 2-4-3-1
b. 3-4-2-1
c. 4-1-3-2
d. 1-4-3-2
Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.
What does the part in bold do?
A janitor changed my life. I was at a low point, ready
to quit everything–even when I had it all. I didn’t realize how lucky I was. At
5 foot nothing, 100 and nothing pounds, I was hardly your typical football
player. But, that didn’t stop me from believing that I could play for Notre
Dame. It turns out, the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing
in myself.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. To define the purpose
b. To give factual information
c. to capture the attention of the readers
d. to give the reader some context for the story
How should you start a narrative essay?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. You should start in a way that is interesting and descriptive.
b. You should start any way you want, as long as you
start.
c. You should start by using the words Once upon a
time or One day...
d. You should start by greeting your readers and
telling them your name.
Choose the correct option to complete the definition
for one of basic components of a narrative.
…. is the reflection of events around a unifying idea,
for telling the story.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Sequence of events
b. Details
c. Theme
d. Characters
Choose the correct answer:
Narration …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …describes in colorful details the characteristics
and traits of a person, place, or thing
b. …convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or
falsity of a topic.
c. …tells a vivid story, usually from one person’s viewpoint.
d. … gives factual information about various topics to
the reader.
Choose the correct verb form for the narrative
sentence:
We got to the cinema late, and the film ...
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. already started
b. was already started
c. has already started
d. had already started.
Read the paragraph about medicine patches.
How many transition words show chronological order?
(1) Recently, a company invented a new patch. (2) The
patch contains medicine. (3) Surprisingly, it is easy to use. (4) To begin, you
need to get a prescription. (5) Next, get the patch at a local pharmacy.
(6)Then you put the patch on your skin. (7) After that, you leave it alone. (8)
The patch has small needles in it. (9) These needles go into the skin, and the
medicine goes into the body. (10) Fortunately, the needles do not hurt. (11)
Finally, you take off the patch. (12) Especially for older people, this
invention is very helpful. (13) With these patch, they don't have to worry
about forgetting to take medicine.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. 7
b. 4
c. 6
d. 5
Character is one of basic components of a narrative.
Choose the correct definition for characters.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The events as they unfold in sequence.
b. The ultimate message the narrative is trying to
express; it can be either explicit or implicit.
c. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the
plot that the main character must solve or overcome by the end of the
narrative.
d. The people who inhabit the story and move it forward. Typically,
there are minor and main characters. The minor characters generally play
supporting roles to the main character.
Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a body
paragraph in an essay describing the earthquake in Haiti.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In conclusion, the earthquake in Haiti was one of
the worst catastrophes in 2010.
b. Areas of the capital city were completely destroyed because many
building fell.
c. There were several major earthquakes that year,
including one in Haiti, one in Chile, and one in China.
Which sentence describes how a sewing machine sounds?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The needle moves up and down rapidly, making a tapping noise.
b. The top of the machine has many silver parts.
c. The electric sewing machine was a great invention.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which
belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. St. Petersburg is a huge city in Russia. There are many buildings
painted blue, yellow and green.
b. People should live close to their families. Grand
parents should help take care of grandchildren.
c. Many people relocate more than once in their
lifetimes. One reason is that people move to find work.
What would be the best way to organize an essay
describing events in a rescue worker’s life?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Time order
b. Spatial order from top to bottom
c. Spatial order from left to right
Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic
sentence from a descriptive paragraph: James Watt was a Scottish man who helped
invent the steam engine.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. He used cold water to produce power for this complicated machine.
b. Many other important inventions were developed
around the same time.
c. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an
essay describing an organization that helps people.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Oxfam has educational programs, programs that help people in
poverty-stricken areas, and emergency assistance programs.
b. Everyone should give money to Oxfam to help people.
c. Oxfam started in 1942, but Oxfam America did not
start until 1970.
Thesis statement:
Rescue worker Jill Meadows was shocked when she
entered the chaotic emergency center.
Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a
descriptive essay. Which excerpt should come first?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. When she arrived at the center, the front of the room was already
busy and filled with people. It was a temporary reception area for people who
needed help to check in….
b. At the back of the room, doctors were helping the
patients with the most serious problems first. The area was divided into six
small rooms separated by temporary plastic walls….
c. When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center,
she was surprised to see the hectic environment. To sum up, the center was one
large room with three different areas. The reception was at the front….
d. In the middle of the room, Meadows noticed many
wounded patients were waiting on the floor. Some were sitting on blankets, and
many people were holding small children….
Read the excerpt of an essay body paragraph and choose
what it describes.
Darlene was rescued after a neighbor heard her voice.
He and others began to dig, and soon French rescue workers arrived. Gradually,
they opened a hole, and they pulled her out…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. What tools the rescue workers used
b. Darlene’s neighbor and his family
c. How Darlene was rescued
All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in
a descriptive essay. Choose the topic sentence.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A few days after April 14th, strong winds blew ash from E15 to
several countries in Europe, causing more problems.
b. The airports became crowded, noisy and chaotic.
c. Airports in England, Finland, Sweden, and many
other countries had to cancel flights, too.
d. People on cell phones frantically made calls to
make other arrangement.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which
belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. There are a wide variety of Korean products in the new
supermarket. It is easy to find Korean products, like kimchi and crisp green
Korean pears. The salty smell of fresh fish fills the aisles.
b. Many Korean immigrants are moving to smaller cities
in the United States. They are moving because smaller towns are more
affordable, and there are opportunities to open businesses.
c. Korean supermarkets in the United States are
similar to supermarkets in South Korea. Both supermarkets in the United States
and in South Korea sell kimchi. Most supermarkets in South Korean only sell
Korean products, but in the United States they sometimes also sell Japanese
products.
Read the sentence. Decide what type of paragraph it
belongs to.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. People should eat at the Japanese restaurant
downtown.
b. It is often easier for children to adapt to a new
country than it is for adults.
c. The streets in the city are crowded and noisy with people
speaking different languages.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which
belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Austin is a pretty town. It has a lot of green space and new
buildings.
b. Teenagers often do not want to move to new places.
One reason is that they do not want to leave their friends.
c. Students should study in a country other than their
own for a semester. They should experience another culture to learn more about
themselves and the world they live in.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which
belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. New products at the Russian market include brightly colored
bottles of sweet and tasty soda.
b. Many offices closed down last year. As a result,
many employees moved to new cities.
c. San Diego and Fairfield are very different. The
former is a very big city while the latter is much smaller.
Thesis statement:
Rescue worker Jill Meadows was shocked when she
entered the chaotic emergency center.
Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a
descriptive essay. Which excerpt should come second?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. At the back of the room, doctors were helping the
patients with the most serious problems first. The area was divided into six
small rooms separated by temporary plastic walls….
b. When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center,
she was surprised to see the hectic environment. To sum up, the center was one
large room with three different areas. The reception was at the front….
c. In the middle of the room, Meadows noticed many wounded patients
were waiting on the floor. Some were sitting on blankets, and many people were
holding small children….
d. When she arrived at the center, the front of the
room was already busy and filled with people. It was a temporary reception area
for people who needed help to check in….
What would be the best way to organize an essay
describing events in a rescue worker’s life?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Time order
b. Spatial order from top to bottom
c. Spatial order from left to right
Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay.
Choose the correct sentence to support it:
The earthquake in Chile on February 27th, 2010 was
another event that devastated many people.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. More than 200,000 people died, and more than one
million Haitians were homeless after the quake. Cities were noisy and
frightening as people tried to rescue others.
b. It was so strong that some people felt it in Argentina. Homes,
hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large piles of rocks and
cement in many years.
c. This earthquake hit the center of the country,
about 1,500 miles from Beijing. Many homes were destroyed. Rescue workers give
people warm coats and tents.
Choose the most vivid word to complete the sentence
below:
The earthquake was …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. strong
b. big
c. destructive
Read the excerpt of an essay body paragraph and choose
the method of organization.
Darlene was rescued after a neighbor heard her voice.
He and others began to dig, and soon French rescue workers arrived. Gradually,
they opened a hole, and they pulled her out…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Time order
b. Point-by-point organization
c. Spatial organization
Choose the correct option to complete the following
sentence:
One way to make your writing clear and interesting is
to use vivid language, which is usually…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. More general
b. Imprecise
c. More specific
All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in
a descriptive essay. Choose the topic sentence.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. News of the disaster spread.
b. The airports were calmer and less crowded because
more people avoided them.
c. There were no flights in and out of airports in
many European countries.
d. A week later, many airports were still closed, but they became
much quieter.
All the excerpts make up body paragraphs and a
concluding one in a descriptive essay. Choose the concluding paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A week later, many airports were still closed, but
they became much quieter. There were no flights in and out of airports in many
European countries. News of the disaster spread. The airports were calmer and
less crowded because more people avoided them.
b. The eruption of E15 affected travellers around the world. Clouds
of ash from the volcano first caused problems with flights in Iceland. As the
wind got stronger, it blew ash to other countries, causing chaos and flight
cancellations in airports across Europe for days. Although the 2010 eruption
E15 was disruptive, it was certainly memorable to many people.
c. Ash from the volcano E15 started causing problems
after the eruption on April 14, 2010. The eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge
amounts of gray ash into the sky. The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it
very difficult for pilots to see. Pilots feared that the ash would damage the
engines of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into Iceland.
d. A few days after April 14th, strong winds blew ash
from E15 to several countries in Europe, causing more problems. Airports in
England, Finland, Sweden, and many other countries had to cancel flights, too.
The airports became crowded, noisy and chaotic. People on cell phones
frantically made calls to make other arrangements.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which
belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some students move back home after they study,
while others stay in a new country. Both decisions greatly affect the students’
future careers and lifestyles.
b. Students who study in other countries experience the sights and
sounds of another place. For example, they may shop in colorful markets when
they have free time.
c. Many students go to college in other countries. One
reason is that they want to learn a new language.
Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay.
Choose the correct sentence to support it:
A third terrible disaster was the earthquake in China
that happened in April 2010.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. More than 200,000 people died, and more than one
million Haitians were homeless after the quake. Cities were noisy and
frightening as people tried to rescue others.
b. It was so strong that some people felt it in
Argentina. Homes, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large
piles of rocks and cement in many years.
c. This earthquake hit the center of the country, about 1,500 miles
from Beijing. Many homes were destroyed. Rescue workers give people warm coats
and tents.
A descriptive essay…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. states an opinion about a topic.
b. gives the reasons something happens.
c. creates a picture of person, place, object, or event.
Read the essay introductory paragraph, choose the
thesis statement: On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti.
Thousands of people died, but at least one story had a positive outcome.
Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was
rescued and miraculously recovered.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However,
she was rescued and miraculously recovered.
b. Her story gave many people hope during a major
catastrophe.
c. On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated
Haiti.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs
to a descriptive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. St. Petersburg is a huge city in Russia. There are many buildings
painted blue, yellow and green.
b. People should live close to their families. Grand
parents should help take care of grandchildren.
c. Many people relocate more than once in their
lifetimes. One reason is that people move to find work.
All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in
a descriptive essay. Choose the topic sentence.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Ash from the volcano E15 started causing problems after the
eruption on April 14, 2010.
b. The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it very
difficult for pilots to see.
c. Pilots feared that the ash would damage the engines
of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into Iceland.
d. The eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge amounts
of gray ash into the sky.
Thesis statement:
Rescue worker Jill Meadows was shocked when she
entered the chaotic emergency center.
Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a
descriptive essay. Which excerpt should come third?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center,
she was surprised to see the hectic environment. To sum up, the center was one
large room with three different areas. The reception was at the front….
b. At the back of the room, doctors were helping the patients with
the most serious problems first. The area was divided into six small rooms
separated by temporary plastic walls….
c. In the middle of the room, Meadows noticed many wounded
patients were waiting on the floor. Some were sitting on blankets, and many
people were holding small children….
d. When she arrived at the center, the front of the
room was already busy and filled with people. It was a temporary reception area
for people who needed help to check in….
Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay.
Choose the correct sentence to support it:
The January 12th, 2010 earthquake in Haiti was one of
the devastating natural disasters in history.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. This earthquake hit the center of the country,
about 1,500 miles from Beijing. Many homes were destroyed. Rescue workers give
people warm coats and tents.
b. It was so strong that some people felt it in
Argentina. Homes, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large
piles of rocks and cement in many years.
c. More than 200,000 people died, and more than one million Haitians
were homeless after the quake. Cities were noisy and frightening as people
tried to rescue others.
Read this body paragraph of an essay and choose what
it describes.
Darlene was trapped for more than two weeks under what
used to be her home. She could not move, and she did not have any thing to eat
or drink.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Being trapped
b. The people who Darlene met in the hospital
c. What Darlene did before she was trapped
Read the introductory paragraph. It is missing the
thesis statement. Choose the best thesis statement for this paragraph.
Your ears may soon be used for things other than just
listening. Recently, scientists began to develop programs that can identify
people by their ears. They have developed a new technology called computer
vision. Computer vision can identify an ear using a digital picture. However,
there can be problems with ear identification. Bad lighting can make the
computer think it is seeing a different person….
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In addition to this, jewelry also confuses
technology.
b. Human ears continue to grow throughout a person’s
life.
c. Biometrics refers to using data about physical
appearance to identify people.
d. Despite some current problems, computer vision will likely become
a common way to identify people for a number of reasons.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell
who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses people’s physical characteristics in
order to identify them. It uses information like the distance between
the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or fingerprints. This
information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong hands, the results can
be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what
the rest of the essay will be about.
b. It gets the reader’s attention.
c. It adds more words to the paragraph.
d. It provides general background information about the topic.
Read the thesis statement and choose the correct topic
sentence for a body paragraph from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy
Sources.”
Thesis Statement: There are many advantages to the use
of electricity instead of gasoline to power cars.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. There are many kinds of vegetable oil fuel.
b. The environment is cleaner if people use electric cars.
c. Waves are also a source of energy.
d. Electricity also powers computers.
Choose the sentence from a body paragraph that is
directly related to this thesis statement: Animated characters have many things
in common with puppets.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Both puppets and animation require a person to control
characters’ movements.
b. Pinocchio is about a puppet who wants to be a real
boy.
c. The technology for animation is not used to create
puppets.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell
who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses
people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses information like the distance
between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or fingerprints.
This information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong hands, the results
can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious
ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what
the rest of the essay will be about.
b. It provides general background information about the topic.
c. It gets the reader’s attention.
d. It adds more words to the paragraph.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most
people do not realize that technology can tell who they are without a passport
or even a name. The science of biometrics uses people’s
physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses information like
the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or
fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong
hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in
several serious ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It adds more words to the paragraph.
b. It provides general background information about
the topic.
c. It gets the reader’s attention.
d. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what
the rest of the essay will be about.
All the given sentences make up the introductory
paragraph of an essay. Choose the thesis statement.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. These days people are concerned about the
environment.
b. There are many advantages to using vegetable oil instead of
gasoline to power cars.
c. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel
source that people are talking about.
d. Many people want cars with engines that use
alternative sources of energy.
Read the thesis statement and the four possible body
paragraphs.
Choose one paragraph, which is appropriate for this
essay.
Thesis statement: Millennial employees are confident,
have many opinions, and want to succeed.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Even after age 21, some Millennials are still
living with their parents. Some people believe Millennials do not want to grow
up. Others argue that a poor economy has forced them to continue living at
home.
b. Millennial workers are sometimes seen as too
impatient on the job. For example, they often want to move on to a more
important job before they are ready.
c. Confidence at work is a trait that many Millennials share. They
were raised by parents who offered frequent praise. Millennials believe in
their abilities as children and carry this confidence into the workplace.
d. Technology is important to Millennials. Some
employers allow Millennials to text or chat at work. Others believe that the
personal use of technology is a distraction and shouldn't be allowed.
A concluding paragraph can end with…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A thesis statement.
b. A suggestion
c. An unrelated idea.
The sentences from an introductory paragraph are in the
wrong order. Read them carefully and Choose the correct answer.
Which option contains information that catches the
reader’s attention?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Even if there is a picture or a video of the person
who took the child, police have to figure out who that person is. Face printing
is one example of a new technology police are using to find these criminals.
b. The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding
the criminals who took the child can be nearly impossible for police.
c. There are several reasons why all police
departments should have face-printing technology.
d. This new technology can use pictures or videos of
the criminals to predict what they will look like in the future.
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is supposed to be the last sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Vegetable oil does not release dangerous substances
into the air.
b. Gasoline releases many poisonous pollutants into
the air.
c. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a better choice.
d. Vegetable oil is much safer for the environment
than gasoline.
Read the introductory paragraph. It is missing the
hook. Choose the best hook for this paragraph.
…Recently, scientists began to develop programs that
can identify people by their ears. They have developed a new technology called
computer vision. Computer vision can identify an ear using a digital picture.
However, there can be problems with ear identification. Bad lighting can make
the computer think it is seeing a different person. Despite some current
problems, computer vision will likely become a common way to identify people
for a number of reasons.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Your ears may soon be used for things other than just listening
b. Human ears continue to grow throughout a person’s
life.
c. The ear consists of three parts: the outer ear, the
middle ear, and the inner ear.
d. Biometrics refers to using data about physical
appearance to identify people.
This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative
Energy Sources.”
What type of paragraph is it?
Waves are also a source of energy. Special machines in
the ocean convert the movement from waves into energy. Wave energy is possible
near oceans, especially oceans where there is a lot of wind.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The concluding paragraph
b. The introductory paragraph
c. The first body paragraph
d. Any body paragraph, following the first one
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is supposed to be the last sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper
alternative than gasoline.
b. Perhaps, this money-saving value encourages many people to turn
to the alternative source of fuel.
c. For example, people may save $5 for every 10 miles
if they fuel their car with vegetable oil instead of gasoline.
d. Many people save money by switching to vegetable
oil fuel.
Which type of organization would most likely to be
used in a descriptive paragraph to tell how someone dresses?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. past to present
b. bottom to top
c. cause-effect
Thesis statement:
Rescue workers from Los Angeles were well prepared to
help earthquake victims in Haiti.
Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a
descriptive essay. Which excerpt describes the first event?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The team gathered special equipment right before
they left on their trip. In addition to heavy equipment for moving large
objects, they also took rescue dogs….
b. Teams organized by the fire department had been
specially trained to help in disasters. They had to make many preparations
before they went to Haiti….
c. The fire department then gathered a team of medical
experts and rescuers. Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with
devastating events like this. They learned how to find victims trapped under
heavy rocks or falling buildings…
d. The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire Department to
help. They asked the fire department to put together an experienced team to
help the victims in Haiti….
Choose the sentence from a body paragraph that is
directly related to this thesis statement:
Motion capture is a useful tool to train firefighters.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The technology simulates real fires but without real danger.
b. Well-trained firefighters save thousands of people
every year.
c. Some firefighters are paid to do their job, but
others volunteer.
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is the topic sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For example, people may save $5 for every 10 miles
if they fuel their car with vegetable oil instead of gasoline.
b. This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper
alternative than gasoline.
c. Perhaps, this money-saving value encourages many
people to turn to the alternative source of fuel.
d. Many people save money by switching to vegetable oil fuel.
The sentences from an introductory paragraph are in
the wrong order. Read them carefully and Choose the correct answer.
Which TWO options give background information about
face-printing technology?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Even if there is a picture or a video of the person who took the
child, police have to figure out who that person is. Face printing is one
example of a new technology police are using to find these criminals, This new
technology can use pictures or videos of the criminals to predict what they
will look like in the future.
b. There are several reasons why all police
departments should have face-printing technology.
c. The disappearance of the child is tragic for
parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be nearly impossible
for police.
d. Even if there is a picture or a video of the person
who took the child, police have to figure out who that person is. Face printing
is one example of a new technology police are using to find these criminals.
Read the thesis statement and the four possible body
paragraphs.
Choose one paragraph, which is appropriate for this
essay.
Thesis statement: Millennial employees are confident,
have many opinions, and want to succeed.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Many Millennials have strong feelings about a variety of topics.
They are often eager to share their ideas at work. Even as new employees,
Millennials expect their opinions to be heard.
b. Millennial workers are sometimes seen as too
impatient on the job. For example, they often want to move on to a more
important job before they are ready.
c. Even after age 21, some Millennials are still
living with their parents. Some people believe Millennials do not want to grow
up. Others argue that a poor economy has forced them to continue living at
home.
d. Technology is important to Millennials. Some
employers allow Millennials to text or chat at work. Others believe that the
personal use of technology is a distraction and shouldn't be allowed.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell
who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses
people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses
information like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in
the iris, or fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into
the wrong hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It gets the reader’s attention.
b. It adds more words to the paragraph.
c. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the
essay will be about.
d. It provides general background information about
the topic.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell
who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses
people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses information
like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or
fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong
hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in
several serious ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It gets the reader’s attention.
b. It adds more words to the paragraph.
c. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the
essay will be about.
d. It provides general background information about
the topic.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell
who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses
people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses
information like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in
the iris, or fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into
the wrong hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal
privacy in several serious ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It gets the reader’s attention.
b. It provides general background information about the topic.
c. It adds more words to the paragraph.
d. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what
the rest of the essay will be about.
All the given sentences make up the introductory
paragraph of an essay. Choose the thesis statement.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. There are many advantages to using vegetable oil instead of
gasoline to power cars.
b. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel
source that people are talking about.
c. Many people want cars with engines that use
alternative sources of energy.
d. These days people are concerned about the
environment.
This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative
Energy Sources.”
What type of paragraph is it?
Wind energy is another example. Windmills spin faster
and faster with high winds. This creates energy. Wind energy is best in places
near the ocean or other locations where there is a lot of wind.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The first body paragraph
b. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph.
c. The introductory paragraph
d. The concluding paragraph
Read the thesis statement and the four possible body
paragraphs.
Choose one paragraph, which is inappropriate for this
essay.
Thesis statement: Millennial employees are confident,
have many opinions, and want to succeed.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Many Millennials also desire success. They want to
be the best at what they do. Those who are smart, capable, and hard working
should achieve success on the job.
b. Even after age 21, some Millennials are still living with their
parents. Some people believe Millennials do not want to grow up. Others argue
that a poor economy has forced them to continue living at home.
c. Many Millennials have strong feelings about a
variety of topics. They are often eager to share their ideas at work. Even as
new employees, Millennials expect their opinions to be heard.
d. Confidence at work is a trait that many Millennials
share. They were raised by parents who offered frequent praise. Millennials
believe in their abilities as children and carry this confidence into the
workplace.
What is a personal narrative?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It’s a paper where you write about an event in your
life and how it affected you.
b. It’s a paper where you write about a person you
know and how they’ve influenced your life.
c. It’s a paper where you write about a belief you
have and the story behind how you got that belief.
d. It could be any of the options, or any story about your life
where you reflect on how you were changed.
Choose the most vivid word to complete the sentence
below:
I was …when I saw the tornado.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. worried
b. afraid
c. terrified
Read the descriptive paragraph. Choose the method of
organization.
The Scientific Test Kitchen is a place where
professors and students learn about new foods. In front of the room, there are
five cooking areas. Each one contains a gas stove, a large sink, wooden
cupboards, and a huge freezer. Next to the freezer are three microwaves. At the
back of the room, there is a private meeting area. It contains a computer, a
flat-screen TV, and several folding chairs. The equipment at the Scientific
Test Kitchen allows people to learn about new experimental foods.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Spatial organization
b. Time order
c. Point-by-point organization
Which sentence describes life on the frontier?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Settlers often worked long hours in the hot sun.
b. Researchers studied how frontier life changed
American values.
c. Settlers travelled to the frontier in the 19th
century.
Read the excerpt of an essay body paragraph and choose
what it describes.
Darlene survived the earthquake and eventually
recovered. She was immediately taken to a hospital and treated by capable
doctors…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Darlene’s recovery
b. Darlene’s family
c. What the hospital looked like
The body paragraphs of a descriptive essay…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. get the reader interested in the topic.
b. describe different aspects of the overall topic of the essay.
c. summarize the main points.
Thesis statement:
Rescue workers from Los Angeles were well prepared to
help earthquake victims in Haiti.
Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a
descriptive essay. Which excerpt describes the conclusion?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The fire department then gathered a team of medical
experts and rescuers. Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with
devastating events like this. They learned how to find victims trapped under
heavy rocks or falling buildings…
b. Teams organized by the fire department had been specially trained
to help in disasters. They had to make many preparations before they went to
Haiti….
c. The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire
Department to help. They asked the fire department to put together an
experienced team to help the victims in Haiti….
d. The team gathered special equipment right before
they left on their trip. In addition to heavy equipment for moving large
objects, they also took rescue dogs….
To conclude, more people will use motion capture
exercise programs in the future.
This sentence from a concluding paragraph…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Makes a prediction
b. Offers a suggestion.
c. Summarizes important points.
Choose the best way a writer could organize an essay
with this thesis statement: Pixar has changed its technology significantly from
the 1980s to today.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. List points alphabetically.
b. Describe things in the order of their physical
location.
c. Put events in time order.
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is supposed to be the last sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a better choice.
b. Vegetable oil is much safer for the environment
than gasoline.
c. Gasoline releases many poisonous pollutants into
the air.
d. Vegetable oil does not release dangerous substances
into the air.
This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative
Energy Sources.”
What type of paragraph is it?
Sun, or solar, energy is one example. Large panels
convert heat from the Sun into energy. This type of energy works in places
where there is a lot of sun, such as in a desert.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Any body paragraph, following the first body
paragraph
b. The concluding paragraph
c. The first body paragraph
d. The introductory paragraph
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the
sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell
who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses
people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses information
like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or
fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong
hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in
several serious ways.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It gets the reader’s attention.
b. It adds more words to the paragraph.
c. It provides general background information about
the topic.
d. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what
the rest of the essay will be about.
Read the introductory paragraph. It is missing the
hook. Choose the best hook for this paragraph.
…That is, a new system allows them to access lunch
money using their fingerprints. Parents put money into a special account. They
can even tell the system not to let children buy certain foods. Then, instead
of paying with money, the students simply scan their fingerprints. The cost of
the meal is taken from their account. This is a convenient and effective system
that can be implemented in any school.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Thousands of school children are now getting their lunch by
simply using a finger.
b. Black ink and white paper are often used to take
fingerprints.
c. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers
who are trying to find a criminal.
d. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other
technologies like iris identification.
Read the introductory paragraph. It is missing the
hook. Choose the best thesis statement for this paragraph.
Thousands of school children are now getting their
lunch by simply using a finger. That is, a new system allows them to access
lunch money using their fingerprints. Parents put money into a special account.
They can even tell the system not to let children buy certain foods. Then,
instead of paying with money, the students simply scan their fingerprints. The
cost of the meal is taken from their account….
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other
technologies like iris identification.
b. Some children buy lunch at the school cafeteria
whenever possible, especially when there is pizza.
c. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers
who are trying to find a criminal.
d. This is a convenient and effective system that can be implemented
in any school.
The topic sentence is often the …………sentence in a
paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. first
b. fourth
c. last
What helps give the essay unity?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The sentences that relate directly to the thesis statement
b. A good balance of persuasion and cause-effect
writing
c. Body paragraphs that discuss a variety of topics
All the given sentences make up the introductory
paragraph of an essay. Which sentence is supposed to come first?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. There are many advantages to using vegetable oil
instead of gasoline to power cars.
b. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel
source that people are talking about.
c. These days people are concerned about the environment.
d. Many people want cars with engines that use
alternative sources of energy.
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is the topic sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Gasoline releases many poisonous pollutants into
the air.
b. Vegetable oil is much safer for the environment
than gasoline.
c. Vegetable oil does not release dangerous substances
into the air.
d. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a
better choice. Câu trả lời không đúng
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is the topic sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or
soybeans.
b. It means farmers can plant them over and over
again.
c. Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable.
d. This makes vegetable oil a long-term solution for
our energy needs.
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which sentence is supposed to be the last?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. This makes vegetable oil a long-term solution for our energy
needs.
b. Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable.
c. It means farmers can plant them over and over
again.
d. Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or
soybeans.
What does a good thesis statement do?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It states the main idea of the essay.
b. It gives background information.
c. It summarizes the most important point of the essay
This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy
Sources.” What type of paragraph is it?
People are experimenting with various alternative
energies. Some alternative energies are better for different locations.
Learning about them can help you decide what type of energy is best for your
town.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The introductory paragraph
b. The concluding paragraph
c. The first body paragraph
d. Any body paragraph, following the first body
paragraph
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is the topic sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or
soybeans.
b. It means farmers can plant them over and over
again.
c. Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable.
d. This makes vegetable oil a long-term solution for
our energy needs.
Choose the correct sentence from a concluding
paragraph in an essay with this thesis statement: Walt Disney’s work influenced
motion capture technology.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In summary, Tim Burton also influenced motion
capture technology in many ways.
b. In conclusion, Walt Disney had many ideas that are used in motion
capture technology today.
c. To conclude, fairy tales are still popular with
children.
An effective way to organize an essay is…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Alphabetically.
b. By word length.
c. In the order events happen.
All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an
essay. Which is the topic sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Gasoline releases many poisonous pollutants into
the air.
b. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a
better choice.
c. Vegetable oil is much safer for the environment than gasoline.
d. Vegetable oil does not release dangerous substances
into the air.
All the given sentences make up the introductory
paragraph of an essay. Which sentence is supposed to come first?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. There are many advantages to using vegetable oil
instead of gasoline to power cars.
b. These days people are concerned about the environment.
c. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel
source that people are talking about.
d. Many people want cars with engines that use
alternative sources of energy.
A dependent clause…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …is never a fragment.
b. …is the same thing as a complete sentence.
c. …does not express a complete idea.
Which phrase starts a concluding sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In conclusion,
b. Next
c. First of all,
Choose a sentence with a relative clause.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Wangari Maathai is the Kenyan woman who started the Green Belt
Movement.
b. GBM is an abbreviation for the Green Belt Movement.
c. who started the Green Belt Movement in 1977.
Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which
sentence is a supporting detail.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. It is clear that different strategies can help sell
different products.
b. Companies have different strategies to sell
products.
c. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products.
A relevant detail is …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. not important to the main idea.
b. directly related to the main idea.
c. always in the topic sentence.
Match the independent clause with the correct relative
clause to make up a complete sentence: Corvallis is a green city.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …that is in Oregon.
b. …which are green cities.
c. …which are in Texas.
Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which
sentence is an example.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The ad showed a thief entering a home.
b. Some people got scared and decided to buy an alarm.
c. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell
products.
What is an independent clause?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. an incomplete idea
b. a fragment that describes a noun
c. a complete sentence
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph
about the benefit of a good night’s sleep?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Students who do not get enough sleep often fall
asleep in class.
b. Too little sleep can affect driving.
c. Getting enough sleep will improve your mood.
Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which
sentence is an example.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some advertisers use humorous ads.
b. One funny commercial for a video store shows a dancing baby.
c. The ad made many people laugh, so they were
entertained and wanted to buy.
Match the independent clause with the correct relative
clause to make up a complete sentence: Corvallis is home to many people.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …that are raising our children to respect the
environment..
b. …who helped make his city green.
c. …who work together to keep the city clean.
The most important thing to do when you start a
narrative is to…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Say when the action took place.
b. Name all the characters.
c. Make the reader want to read on.
d. Explain where the action took place
Read the paragraph title and the topic sentence.
Choose the correct chronological order to arrange the steps in the
instructions.
How to Use an Electric Toothbrush
Topic sentence: Using an electric toothbrush is easy.
1. Finally, turn off the electric toothbrush and rinse
it off.
2. Next, apply light pressure and move the toothbrush
over all of your teeth.
3. To begin, put toothpaste on the toothbrush. Then
put the brush in your mouth and turn it on.
4. After you brush your teeth, move the toothbrush
over your gums.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. 3-4-1-2
b. 3-4-2-1
c. 4-3-2-1
d. 3-2-4-1
Which option is NOT true about narratives?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In a narrative, the writer can use dialogues
b. In a narrative, the writer convinces the reader by demonstrating
the truth or falsity of a topic.
c. In a narrative, the writer uses vivid and
appropriate details.
d. In a narrative, the writer writes chronologically.
The story of a person’s life, written by someone else,
is a ( n )…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. autobiography.
b. primary source.
c. dialogue.
d. biography.
Read the point the writer is making in the
introductory paragraph: “the most important part of achieving my dreams is
believing in myself.
Which option restates the point?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Thanks to the janitor’s wisdom, I eventually played
my first – and only – game that season.
b. If I didn’t believe in myself… who would ever
believe in me?
c. I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind.
d. He had a point. I had already proven myself to
everyone except for me.
Read the paragraph title and the topic sentence.
Choose the best chronological order to arrange the steps in the instructions.
The Endo-Pat
Topic sentence: The Endo-Pat can tell if you are at
risk of a heart attack.
1. Third, a machine records the patient’s blood flow
rate.
2. The doctor places a band around the patient’s arm.
3. Finally, the doctor looks at the result.
4. First, a doctor puts two clips on a patient’s
fingers.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. 2-3-4-1
b. 4-2-1-3
c. 1-2-3-4
d. 4-3-1-2
Narratives are often organized by…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Place order
b. Time order
c. Character order
d. Alphabetical order
One way to keep events in order when you write a
narrative is to…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Write about a real-life event.
b.
Use consistent verb tenses.
c. Look in a family scrapbook for story ideas.
Read the paragraph title and topic sentence. Choose
the correct chronological order to arrange the steps in the instructions.
How to Use an Asthma Inhaler
Topic sentence: If you are diagnosed with asthma, an
inhaler can help you breathe.
1. Lastly, replace the cap on the inhaler and rinse
your mouth.
2. To start, shake the inhaler for 10 seconds and
remove the cap.
3. After that, breathe deeply and press the top of the
inhaler down.
4. Next, hold the inhaler in front of your mouth.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. 2-4-3-1
b. 4-3-1-2
c. 2-3-4-1
d. 4-2-1-3
Which of the following sentences represents the best
kind of narrative writing?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. One of the reasons this day was important to me was
because I’ve never been so scared.
b. I remember the time I lost my sister at Wal-Mart.
It was scary.
c. That day, I went to Wal-Mart with my sister. I
walked down one aisle, she walked down another, and I lost her. I freaked out.
d. The cool whoosh of air hit me as I walked through the automatic
doors at Wal-Mart. My sister whined, annoyed, beside me.
Choose the correct option to complete the definition
for one of basic components of a narrative.
… is the struggle in the story, that builds their
audience’s interest.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Theme
b. Characters
c. Sequence of events
d. Conflict
Plot is one of basic components of a narrative.
Choose the correct definition for plot
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The people who inhabit the story and move it
forward. Typically, there are minor and main characters. The minor characters
generally play supporting roles to the main character.
b. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the
plot that the main character must solve or overcome by the end of the
narrative.
c. The events as they unfold in sequence.
d. The ultimate message the narrative is trying to
express; it can be either explicit or implicit.
Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.
What does the sentence in bold do?
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janitor changed my life. I was at a low point, ready to quit
everything–even when I had it all. I didn’t realize how lucky I was. At 5 foot
nothing, 100 and nothing pounds, I was hardly your typical football player.
But, that didn’t stop me from believing that I could play for Notre Dame. It
turns out, the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in
myself.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. to give the reader some context for the story
b. To give factual information
c. To define the purpose
d. to capture the attention of the readers
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