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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. irrelevant.
c. relevant.

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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.

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Choose the supporting sentence for this topic sentence:

The discovery of penicillin is important for many reasons.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Penicillin saves life every year by treating different diseases.

b. Aspirin helps many people deal with pain.


c. Doctors use many different drugs to treat diseases.


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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 in Texas.
c. …which are green cities.

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The main idea of a paragraph is often found in the…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. middle.
b. details.
c. topic sentence.
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What does a relative clause describe?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. a noun
b. a fragment
c. a verb

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Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. One funny commercial for a video store shows a dancing baby.
b. Some advertisers use humorous ads.
c. The ad made many people laugh, so they were entertained and wanted to buy.

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Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about babies and sleep?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Babies need more sleep than adults.
b. Babies grow quickly.
c. A baby can sleep 15 hours in a day.

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Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is a supporting detail.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products.
b. It is clear that different strategies can help sell different products.

c. Companies have different strategies to sell products.

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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 experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy.
c. Some people believe a cool room is best for sleeping.

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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.
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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Although sibling rivalry is very common, it can have negative consequences.
b. Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages.
c. Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention.

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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.

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Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about caffeine and sleeping patterns?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Feeling hungry can wake you up at night.
b. Many teenagers like to sleep late on weekends.
c. Caffeine may make it difficult to fall asleep.

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A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be found in a paragraph about …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. driving.
b. caffeine.
c. eating patterns.

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Choose the independent clause.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Which began over 30 years ago.
b. A measure that protects the environment.
c. GBM is an organization in Kenya.

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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. Conflict
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c. Sequence of events
d. Characters

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Narratives are often organized by…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Alphabetical order
b. Time order
c. Place order

d. Character order

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Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Narration is the art of storytelling.

b. Narratives can be either factual or fictional. In either case, narratives should emotionally engage the reader.
c. Most narratives are composed of major events sequenced in chronological order.

d. Narratives convince readers of an opinion.

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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. 4-3-1-2
b. 4-2-1-3
c. 2-3-4-1
d. 2-4-3-1

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Plot is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for plot

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit.

b. The events as they unfold in sequence.

c. 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.
d. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by
the end of the narrative.

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Which of the following sentences represents the best kind of narrative writing?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. 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.
b. The cool whoosh of air hit me as I walked through the automatic doors at Wal-Mart. My sister whined,
annoyed, beside me.
c. I remember the time I lost my sister at Wal-Mart. It was scary.
d. One of the reasons this day was important to me was because I’ve never been so scared.

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Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.

What does the sentence 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 give the reader some context for the story
b. to capture the attention of the readers
c. To define the purpose
d. To give factual information

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Choose the correct option for one of basic components of a narrative.


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The component is descriptions that appeal to the senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Sequence of events
b. Theme
c. Details
d. Characters

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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 capture the attention of the readers
b. To define the purpose
c. To give factual information
d. to give the reader some context for the story

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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 capture the attention of the readers
b. To give factual information
c. to give the reader some context for the story
d. To define the purpose

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How long should your personal narrative be?


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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It should be at least ten pages.
b. It should be a couple of paragraphs.
c. It should be long enough to tell your story and reflect on why it was important to you.
d. It should be five paragraphs.

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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. The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader.


c. Narratives compare how two things or ideas are alike, and how they are different.
d. A strong introduction is important to hook the reader.

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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

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Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A strong conclusion should add resolution to the conflict and evoke the narrative’s theme.
b. A narrative explains the reasons for, or results of, an event or situation.
c. The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader.

d. Major narrative events are most often conveyed in chronological order.

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Theme is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for theme.

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 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.
d. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by
the end of the narrative.

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Choose the most vivid word to complete the sentence below:

The earthquake was …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. destructive
b. big
c. strong

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A descriptive essay…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. gives the reasons something happens.
b. states an opinion about a topic.

c. creates a picture of person, place, object, or event.

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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. 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.
b. 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.

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c. 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.
d. 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.

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The body paragraphs of a descriptive essay…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. get the reader interested in the topic.

b. summarize the main points.


c. describe different aspects of the overall topic of the essay.

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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. A week later, many airports were still closed, but they became much quieter.
d. There were no flights in and out of airports in many European countries.

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Which sentence describes how a sewing machine sounds?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The top of the machine has many silver parts.

b. The electric sewing machine was a great invention.


c. The needle moves up and down rapidly, making a tapping noise.

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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

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Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a body paragraph in an essay describing the earthquake in Haiti.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. There were several major earthquakes that year, including one in Haiti, one in Chile, and one in China.
b. In conclusion, the earthquake in Haiti was one of the worst catastrophes in 2010.

c. Areas of the capital city were completely destroyed because many building fell.

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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. 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….
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 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….
d. 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….

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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. Many people relocate more than once in their lifetimes. One reason is that people move to find work.
c. People should live close to their families. Grand parents should help take care of grandchildren.

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What would be the best way to organize an essay describing events in a rescue worker’s life?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Spatial order from top to bottom

b. Time order

c. Spatial order from left to right


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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. On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti.
b. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was rescued and miraculously
recovered.
c. Her story gave many people hope during a major catastrophe.

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Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Many offices closed down last year. As a result, many employees moved to new cities.
b. New products at the Russian market include brightly colored bottles of sweet and tasty soda.
c. San Diego and Fairfield are very different. The former is a very big city while the latter is much smaller.

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Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. 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.
b. 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.
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.

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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. Point-by-point organization
b. Time order
c. Spatial organization

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Choose the sentence from a body paragraph that is directly related to this thesis statement: Animated characters
have many things in common with puppets.

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The technology for animation is not used to create puppets.

b. Pinocchio is about a puppet who wants to be a real boy.

c. Both puppets and animation require a person to control characters’ movements.

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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. Well-trained firefighters save thousands of people every year.

b. Some firefighters are paid to do their job, but others volunteer.


c. The technology simulates real fires but without real danger.


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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. 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.
b. 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.
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. 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.

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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.

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It provides general background information about the topic.
b. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
c. It adds more words to the paragraph.
d. It gets the reader’s attention.

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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. This is a convenient and effective system that can be implemented in any school.
c. Some children buy lunch at the school cafeteria whenever possible, especially when there is pizza.
d. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers who are trying to find a criminal.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 save money by switching to vegetable oil fuel.
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. This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper alternative than gasoline.

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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 first body paragraph
b. The introductory paragraph
c. The concluding paragraph
d. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph

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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.

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b. Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or soybeans.


c. Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable.
d. It means farmers can plant them over and over again.

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An effective way to organize an essay is…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. In the order events happen.

b. Alphabetically.
c. By word length.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. The environment is cleaner if people use electric cars.
b. There are many kinds of vegetable oil fuel.
c. Electricity also powers computers.
d. Waves are also a source of energy.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. There are several reasons why all police departments should have face-printing technology.
b. 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.
c. This new technology can use pictures or videos of the criminals to predict what they will look like in the
future.
d. The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be
nearly impossible for police.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.
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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The first body paragraph
b. Any body paragraph, following the first one

c. The introductory paragraph


d. The concluding paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

The sentences from an introductory paragraph are in the wrong order. Read them carefully and Choose the
correct answer.

Which option is the thesis statement for an essay about face-printing technology?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. This new technology can use pictures or videos of the criminals to predict what they will look like in the
future.
b. 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.
c. There are several reasons why all police departments should have face-printing technology.
d. The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be
nearly impossible for police.

Mô tả câu hỏi

This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy Sources.”

What type of paragraph is it?

Some experts claim that we will run out of energy in the future if we do not start using more alternative energy
sources. Therefore, people in many countries are currently experimenting with alternative sources of energies. In
the essay, three of natural sources of energy, including sun, wind, and waves, will be mentioned.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The first body paragraph
b. The concluding paragraph
c. The introductory paragraph
d. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

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:


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a. It gets the reader’s attention.


b. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
c. It provides general background information about the topic.
d. It adds more words to the paragraph.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A topic sentence …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. explains many ideas about the topic.
b. comes after the concluding sentence.
c. gives the main idea of the paragraph.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A dependent clause…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. …does not express a complete idea.
b. …is the same thing as a complete sentence.

c. …is never a fragment.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which phrase starts a concluding sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. First of all,
b. Next
c. In conclusion,

Mô tả câu hỏi

A relevant detail is …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. always in the topic sentence.
b. directly related to the main idea.
c. not important to the main idea.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Match the topic sentence with the appropriate supporting sentence: Firstborn children have an advantage in life.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. For example, studies show that they have more successful careers than their younger siblings.
b. They feel their parents pay more attention to their younger and older siblings than to them.
c. For example, some people think that children without siblings are not comfortable socializing with other
children.
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Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Some people got scared and decided to buy an alarm.
b. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products.
c. The ad showed a thief entering a home.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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

Mô tả câu hỏi

Another word for narrative is…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A story

b. Title

c. A poem

d. A play

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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. Sequence of events
b. Theme
c. Details
d. Characters

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 4-1-3-2
b. 2-4-3-1
c. 3-4-2-1
d. 1-4-3-2

Mô tả câu hỏi

One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Look in a family scrapbook for story ideas.

b. Use consistent verb tenses.


c. Write about a real-life event.


d. Choose an interesting place to write about.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the paragraph title and the topic sentence. Choose the best chronological order to arrange the steps in the
instructions.

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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. 4-3-1-2
b. 4-2-1-3
c. 2-3-4-1
d. 1-2-3-4

Mô tả câu hỏi

Character is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for characters.

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 events as they unfold in sequence.

c. The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit.

d. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by
the end of the narrative.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 writes chronologically.
c. In a narrative, the writer uses vivid and appropriate details.
d. In a narrative, the writer convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.
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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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing Hurricane Katrina?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Hurricane Cindy was not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina.

b. There are many hurricanes in the United States in 2005.


c. Hurricane Katrina drastically changed the lives of children and adults in New Orleans.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 is the conclusion?

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 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….
c. When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center, she was surprised to see the hectic environment. To
summarize, 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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which sentence describes the invention of electric lighting?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Running water was another great invention
b. Settlers used wood in their cooking stoves and open fireplaces.
c. The new invention did not have a bad smell like oil lamps.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 last event?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


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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. 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….
c. 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….
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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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. 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….
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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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….
b. 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….
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c. 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….
d. 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…

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the essay introductory and concluding paragraphs and choose the correct answer.

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.…

In conclusion, Darlene’s rescue was a bright spot during a tragic time. After being trapped for two weeks, she
was saved by rescue workers. She was treated in hospital and doing well.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The concluding paragraph summarizes the most important points
b. The concluding paragraph states the main idea of the essay and what the writer will describe.
c. The concluding paragraph suggests an action rescue workers should take.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Put events in time order.

b. Describe things in the order of their physical location.


c. List points alphabetically.


Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other technologies like iris identification.
b. Thousands of school children are now getting their lunch by simply using a finger.
c. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers who are trying to find a criminal.
d. Black ink and white paper are often used to take fingerprints.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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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. The introductory paragraph
b. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph

c. The first body paragraph


d. The concluding paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
d. The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be
nearly impossible for police.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Many people want cars with engines that use alternative sources of energy.
d. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel source that people are talking about.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A thesis statement is found in…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The concluding paragraph.
b. The introductory paragraph.

c. One of the body paragraphs.


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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. Gasoline releases many poisonous pollutants into the air.
b. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a better choice.
c. Vegetable oil does not release dangerous substances into the air.
d. Vegetable oil is much safer for the environment than gasoline.

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay. Which is the topic sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper alternative than gasoline.
b. Many people save money by switching to vegetable oil fuel.
c. For example, people may save $5 for every 10 miles if they fuel their car with vegetable oil instead of
gasoline.
d. Perhaps, this money-saving value encourages many people to turn to the alternative source of fuel.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 is much safer for the environment than gasoline.
b. Vegetable oil does not release dangerous substances into the air.
c. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a better choice.
d. Gasoline releases many poisonous pollutants into the air.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 introductory paragraph
b. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph.

c. The first body paragraph


d. The concluding paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.

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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 gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
c. It gets the reader’s attention.
d. It provides general background information about the topic.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose a sentence with a relative clause.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. GBM is an abbreviation for the Green Belt Movement.
b. who started the Green Belt Movement in 1977.
c. Wangari Maathai is the Kenyan woman who started the Green Belt Movement.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about energy drinks and sleep?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Energy drinks are high in caffeine.
b. An energy drink can help you stay awake.
c. Energy drinks can be expensive.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. …which are green cities.
b. who designs building in Portland.
c. …which are in Texas.
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Choose an appropriate sentence to support this topic sentence: People who make interesting ads have many
abilities.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Emotions affect what consumers buy.
b. Consumers understand advertising.
c. They are creative.

Mô tả câu hỏi

What is a personal narrative?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It could be any of the options, or any story about your life where you reflect on how you were changed.

b. It’s a paper where you write about a belief you have and the story behind how you got that belief.
c. It’s a paper where you write about an event in your life and how it affected you.
d. It’s a paper where you write about a person you know and how they’ve influenced your life.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The most important thing to do when you start a narrative is to…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Make the reader want to read on.

b. Say when the action took place.


c. Explain where the action took place


d. Name all the characters.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Details
b. Characters
c. Sequence of events
d. Theme

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.

 
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What does the sentence 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 give the reader some context for the story
d. to capture the attention of the readers

Mô tả câu hỏi

How should you start a narrative essay?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. You should start by greeting your readers and telling them your name.
b. You should start by using the words Once upon a time or One day...
c. You should start in a way that is interesting and descriptive.
d. You should start any way you want, as long as you start.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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, scientists have proved why birds do not get lost.

b. In conclusion, birds may not get lost because they use magnetic fields.

c. In conclusion, some birds travel thousands of miles per year.


Mô tả câu hỏi

To make a complete sentence, a dependent clause must be connected to…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. …a relative clause.
b. …another dependent clause.
c. …an independent clause.

Mô tả câu hỏi

What can you do when you write a concluding sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


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a. Restate the topic sentence in different words.


b. Write a new idea about the topic.

c. Copy the topic sentence exactly.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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

Mô tả câu hỏi

People that work for GBM help people around the world.

In this sentence, which word can replace that?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. which
b. what
c. who

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.


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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. You should face your problems, not ignore them.
c. As a result, you could create stress in your life.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The topic sentence is often the …………sentence in a paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:

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a. first
b. fourth
c. last

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Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about the benefit of a good night’s sleep?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Too little sleep can affect driving.
b. Students who do not get enough sleep often fall asleep in class.
c. Getting enough sleep will improve your mood.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. which
c. who

Mô tả câu hỏi

When choosing details for your story, you should…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Use as few details as possible.

b. Include as many details as you can.


c. Choose only the most important details.


d. Write the details in the order in which you think of them.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind.
b. Thanks to the janitor’s wisdom, I eventually played my first – and only – game that season.
c. He had a point. I had already proven myself to everyone except for me.
d. If I didn’t believe in myself… who would ever believe in me?

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Choose the correct answer:

Narration …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. …tells a vivid story, usually from one person’s viewpoint.
b. …describes in colorful details the characteristics and traits of a person, place, or thing
c. …convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic.
d. … gives factual information about various topics to the reader.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge amounts of gray ash into the sky.
c. Pilots feared that the ash would damage the engines of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into
Iceland.
d. The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it very difficult for pilots to see.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 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….
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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 specific
b. Imprecise
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c. More general

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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. Darlene’s neighbor and his family
b. What tools the rescue workers used
c. How Darlene was rescued

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. The people who Darlene met in the hospital
b. What Darlene did before she was trapped
c. Being trapped

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
b. 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.
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. 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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay. Which is the topic sentence?

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. Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or soybeans.
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d. It means farmers can plant them over and over again.

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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 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. 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 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.

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

What helps give the essay unity?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Body paragraphs that discuss a variety of topics
b. The sentences that relate directly to the thesis statement
c. A good balance of persuasion and cause-effect writing

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up the introductory paragraph of an essay. Choose the thesis statement.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Many people want cars with engines that use alternative sources of energy.
b. These days people are concerned about the environment.
c. There are many advantages to using vegetable oil instead of gasoline to power cars.

d. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel source that people are talking about.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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….

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Despite some current problems, computer vision will likely become a common way to identify people for a
number of reasons.
b. Biometrics refers to using data about physical appearance to identify people.
c. Human ears continue to grow throughout a person’s life.
d. In addition to this, jewelry also confuses technology.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages.
c. 82% of people in the United States have siblings.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the correct verb form for the narrative sentence:

We got to the cinema late, and the film ...

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. had already started.
b. was already started
c. already started
d. has already started

Mô tả câu hỏi

The story of a person’s life, written by someone else, is a ( n )…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. dialogue.
b. biography.
c. primary source.
d. autobiography.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

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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.

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The thesis statement of a descriptive essay …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. gives background information about the topic.

b. states the main idea about the essay.


c. describes different aspects of the overall topic of the essay.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Many other important inventions were developed around the same time.

b. He used cold water to produce power for this complicated machine.


c. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.


Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in a descriptive essay. Choose the topic sentence.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. People on cell phones frantically made calls to make other arrangement.
b. The airports became crowded, noisy and chaotic.
c. A few days after April 14th, strong winds blew ash from E15 to several countries in Europe, causing more
problems.
d. Airports in England, Finland, Sweden, and many other countries had to cancel flights, too.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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:

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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. 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….
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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. What the hospital looked like
b. Darlene’s recovery
c. Darlene’s family

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Characters
b. Theme
c. Sequence of events
d. Details

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
b. 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.

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing an organization that helps people.

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Everyone should give money to Oxfam to help people.

b. Oxfam started in 1942, but Oxfam America did not start until 1970.

c. Oxfam has educational programs, programs that help people in poverty-stricken areas, and emergency
assistance programs.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.

c. Teenagers often do not want to move to new places. One reason is that they do not want to leave their
friends.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.


Mô tả câu hỏi

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 gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
c. It provides general background information about the topic.
d. It adds more words to the paragraph.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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Why should you use lots of vivid details in a personal narrative?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It’s a great way to entertain people.
b. You need to take up more space on the paper.
c. You want your readers to imagine you in that situation.
d. Vivid details aren’t necessary in a personal narrative.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the sentence. Decide what type of paragraph it belongs to.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The streets in the city are crowded and noisy with people speaking different languages.
b. People should eat at the Japanese restaurant downtown.
c. It is often easier for children to adapt to a new country than it is for adults.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. terrified
c. afraid

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. The ear consists of three parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
c. Biometrics refers to using data about physical appearance to identify people.
d. Human ears continue to grow throughout a person’s life.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A narrative answers the question…

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Who did it?

b. What went wrong?

c. What happened?
d. How do you do it?

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
b. 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.
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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
d. It gets the reader’s attention.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. international foods.
c. babies.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Descriptive paragraphs are commonly organized…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


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a. by spatial organization.

b. by listing causes first, and then effects.


c. by comparing two things.

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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 first body paragraph
c. The introductory paragraph
d. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Offers a suggestion.

b. Summarizes important points.


c. Makes a prediction

Mô tả câu hỏi

What does a good thesis statement do?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It gives background information.
b. It summarizes the most important point of the essay
c. It states the main idea of the essay.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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…
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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Spatial organization
b. Time order
c. Point-by-point organization

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which sentence describes life on the frontier?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Settlers travelled to the frontier in the 19th century.

b. Settlers often worked long hours in the hot sun.


c. Researchers studied how frontier life changed American values.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A concluding paragraph can end with…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. An unrelated idea.

b. A suggestion
c. A thesis statement.

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay.

Which option contains the topic sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Both men went to universities, but Kilby got his Ph.D. in Wisconsin, whereas Noyce got his Ph.D. in
Massachusetts. Unlike Noyce, Kilby won a Nobel prize for his work in microchip.
b. They may have both had the same idea for an invention, but their biographies are very different.
c. Noyce lived to be 63 years old. On the other hand, Kilby lived a full life, dying at the age of 82.
d. Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce both invented the microchip around the same time, but they did not invent it
together. Kilby was an electrical engineer who worked for a company in Texas. In contrast, Noyce was a
scientist who founded two companies in California.

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay.

Which is the topic sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:

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a. One difference, however, is that people turn printed book pages but simply press a button to move the next
e-reader page.

b. Since the invention of e-readers, e-books are becoming as popular as printed books.
c. Electronic books, or e-books, and printed books have many differences.
d. Another is their convenience –
You can carry thousands of e-books in one small device!

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which topic sentence is the most likely from a comparison paragraph?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. There are many reasons why smartphones are popular.

b. E-readers make reading appealing.


c. Smartphones and e-readers have many features in common.
d. The features on e-readers make reading easy and comfortable.

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A dependent clause…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. …is never a fragment.
b. …does not express a complete idea.
c. …is the same thing as a complete sentence.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be found in a paragraph about …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. eating patterns.
b. driving.
c. caffeine.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The main idea of a paragraph is often found in the…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. details.
b. middle.
c. topic sentence.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about food and sleep?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Some people believe a cool room is best for sleeping.
b. Some doctors recommend sleeping in a comfortable bed.
c. Some experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose an appropriate sentence to support this topic sentence: People who make interesting ads have many
abilities.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Emotions affect what consumers buy.
b. Consumers understand advertising.
c. They are creative.

Mô tả câu hỏi

What is an independent clause?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


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a. a fragment that describes a noun


b. an incomplete idea
c. a complete sentence

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. An energy drink can help you stay awake.
c. Energy drinks are high in caffeine.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose a sentence with a relative clause.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. who started the Green Belt Movement in 1977.
b. Wangari Maathai is the Kenyan woman who started the Green Belt Movement.

c. GBM is an abbreviation for the Green Belt Movement.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A relevant detail is …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. not important to the main idea.
b. always in the topic sentence.
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c. directly related to the main idea.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 work together to keep the city clean.
c. …who helped make his city green.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 work together to keep the city clean.
b. who designs building in Portland.
c. …who helped make his city green.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about the benefit of a good night’s sleep?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Getting enough sleep will improve your mood.
b. Too little sleep can affect driving.
c. Students who do not get enough sleep often fall asleep in class.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 spend a lot of money.
c. They know about consumers.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi
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GBM planted trees that will help Kenya’s forest grow.

In this sentence, which word can replace that?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. which
b. who
c. where

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.


Mô tả câu hỏi

A supporting detail about coffee and tea would likely be found in a paragraph about…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. babies.
b. caffeine in drinks.
c. international foods.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the independent clause.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A measure that protects the environment.
b. GBM is an organization in Kenya.
c. Which began over 30 years ago.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about babies and sleep?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Babies need more sleep than adults.
b. A baby can sleep 15 hours in a day.
c. Babies grow quickly.

Mô tả câu hỏi

What does a relative clause describe?

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. a verb
b. a noun
c. a fragment

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages.
b. Although sibling rivalry is very common, it can have negative consequences.
c. Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Another word for narrative is…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A story

b. A poem

c. A play

d. Title

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Narration is the art of storytelling.

b. Most narratives are composed of major events sequenced in chronological order.


c. Narratives convince readers of an opinion.


d. Narratives can be either factual or fictional. In either case, narratives should emotionally engage the reader.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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
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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. 5
d. 6

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Characters
b. Theme
c. Sequence of events
d. Details

Mô tả câu hỏi

How long should your personal narrative be?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It should be long enough to tell your story and reflect on why it was important to you.
b. It should be a couple of paragraphs.
c. It should be at least ten pages.
d. It should be five paragraphs.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 4-3-1-2
b. 1-2-3-4
c. 2-3-4-1

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d. 4-2-1-3

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The most important thing to do when you start a narrative is to…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Name all the characters.

b. Make the reader want to read on.


c. Say when the action took place.


d. Explain where the action took place

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Theme
c. Characters
d. Details

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 4-3-2-1
b. 3-4-2-1
c. 3-4-1-2
d. 3-2-4-1

Mô tả câu hỏi

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How should you start a narrative essay?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. You should start any way you want, as long as you start.

b. You should start by greeting your readers and telling them your name.
c. You should start in a way that is interesting and descriptive.
d. You should start by using the words Once upon a time or One day...

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the correct answer:

Narration …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. …convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic.
b. …describes in colorful details the characteristics and traits of a person, place, or thing
c. …tells a vivid story, usually from one person’s viewpoint.
d. … gives factual information about various topics to the reader.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

 
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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

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.

What does the sentence 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 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

Mô tả câu hỏi

What is a personal narrative?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It could be any of the options, or any story about your life where you reflect on how you were changed.

b. It’s a paper where you write about a belief you have and the story behind how you got that belief.
c. It’s a paper where you write about an event in your life and how it affected you.
d. It’s a paper where you write about a person you know and how they’ve influenced your life.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.


Mô tả câu hỏi
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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 is the conclusion?

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
summarize, the center was one large room with three different areas. The reception was at the front….
c. 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….
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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

Descriptive paragraphs are commonly organized…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. by comparing two things.

b. by listing causes first, and then effects.


c. by spatial organization.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Time order
b. Spatial organization
c. Point-by-point organization

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.

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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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 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. 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….
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. 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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Pilots feared that the ash would damage the engines of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into
Iceland.
c. The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it very difficult for pilots to see.
d. The eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge amounts of gray ash into the sky.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which sentence describes life on the frontier?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Settlers travelled to the frontier in the 19th century.

b. Settlers often worked long hours in the hot sun.


c. Researchers studied how frontier life changed American values.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

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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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Many people relocate more than once in their lifetimes. One reason is that people move to find work.
b. People should live close to their families. Grand parents should help take care of grandchildren.

c. St. Petersburg is a huge city in Russia. There are many buildings painted blue, yellow and green.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the essay introductory and concluding paragraphs and choose the correct answer.

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.…

In conclusion, Darlene’s rescue was a bright spot during a tragic time. After being trapped for two weeks, she
was saved by rescue workers. She was treated in hospital and doing well.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The concluding paragraph suggests an action rescue workers should take.
b. The concluding paragraph states the main idea of the essay and what the writer will describe.
c. The concluding paragraph summarizes the most important points

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Point-by-point organization
b. Spatial organization
c. Time order

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. New products at the Russian market include brightly colored bottles of sweet and tasty soda.
b. San Diego and Fairfield are very different. The former is a very big city while the latter is much smaller.
c. Many offices closed down last year. As a result, many employees moved to new cities.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 specific
b. Imprecise
c. More general

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. The technology for animation is not used to create puppets.

b. Pinocchio is about a puppet who wants to be a real boy.


c. Both puppets and animation require a person to control characters’ movements.


Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Some firefighters are paid to do their job, but others volunteer.

b. The technology simulates real fires but without real danger.


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c. Well-trained firefighters save thousands of people every year.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A concluding paragraph can end with…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A suggestion
b. An unrelated idea.

c. A thesis statement.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Oil from plants, or vegetable oil, is one fuel source that people are talking about.
b. There are many advantages to using vegetable oil instead of gasoline to power cars.
c. These days people are concerned about the environment.
d. Many people want cars with engines that use alternative sources of energy.

Mô tả câu hỏi

An effective way to organize an essay is…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. By word length.

b. Alphabetically.
c. In the order events happen.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The sentences from an introductory paragraph are in the wrong order. Read them carefully and Choose the
correct answer.

Which option is the thesis statement for an essay about face-printing technology?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. There are several reasons why all police departments should have face-printing technology.
b. 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.
c. This new technology can use pictures or videos of the criminals to predict what they will look like in the
future.
d. The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be
nearly impossible for police.

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This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy Sources.”

What type of paragraph is it?

Some experts claim that we will run out of energy in the future if we do not start using more alternative energy
sources. Therefore, people in many countries are currently experimenting with alternative sources of energies. In
the essay, three of natural sources of energy, including sun, wind, and waves, will be mentioned.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph

b. The first body paragraph


c. The concluding paragraph
d. The introductory paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay. Which is the topic sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper alternative than gasoline.
b. For example, people may save $5 for every 10 miles if they fuel their car with vegetable oil instead of
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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the introductory paragraph. It is missing the thesis statement. Choose the best thesis statement for this
paragraph.

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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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers who are trying to find a criminal.
b. Black ink and white paper are often used to take fingerprints.
c. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other technologies like iris identification.
d. Thousands of school children are now getting their lunch by simply using a finger.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Perhaps, this money-saving value encourages many people to turn to the alternative source of fuel.
b. Many people save money by switching to vegetable oil fuel.
c. For example, people may save $5 for every 10 miles if they fuel their car with vegetable oil instead of
gasoline.
d. This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper alternative than gasoline.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 provides general background information about the topic.
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b. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
c. It gets the reader’s attention.
d. It adds more words to the paragraph.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Some children buy lunch at the school cafeteria whenever possible, especially when there is pizza.
b. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other technologies like iris identification.
c. This is a convenient and effective system that can be implemented in any school.
d. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers who are trying to find a criminal.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The ad made many people laugh, so they were entertained and wanted to buy.

b. Some advertisers use humorous ads.


c. One funny commercial for a video store shows a dancing baby.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 in Texas.
c. …which are green cities.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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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 in Texas.
c. …which are green cities.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which phrase starts a concluding sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Next
b. First of all,
c. In conclusion,

Mô tả câu hỏi

People that work for GBM help people around the world.

In this sentence, which word can replace that?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. which
b. who
c. what

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Some people got scared and decided to buy an alarm.
b. The ad showed a thief entering a home.
c. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 writes chronologically.
c. In a narrative, the writer uses vivid and appropriate details.
d. In a narrative, the writer convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Theme is one of basic components of a narrative.

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Choose the correct definition for theme.

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 events as they unfold in sequence.

d. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by
the end of the narrative.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. If I didn’t believe in myself… who would ever believe in me?
b. He had a point. I had already proven myself to everyone except for me.
c. Thanks to the janitor’s wisdom, I eventually played my first – and only – game that season.
d. I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 1-4-3-2
b. 2-4-3-1
c. 3-4-2-1
d. 4-1-3-2

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the correct option to complete the definition for one of basic components of a narrative.
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… is the order of what happens in the story, that keeps the audience engaged as the story unfolds.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Details
b. Theme
c. Characters
d. Sequence of events

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.

What does the sentence 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 give factual information
b. To define the purpose
c. to give the reader some context for the story
d. to capture the attention of the readers

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 2-3-4-1
b. 4-2-1-3
c. 2-4-3-1

d. 4-3-1-2

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All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in a descriptive essay. Choose the topic sentence.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A week later, many airports were still closed, but they became much quieter.
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. News of the disaster spread.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Teenagers often do not want to move to new places. One reason is that they do not want to leave their
friends.
b. 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.

c. Austin is a pretty town. It has a lot of green space and new buildings.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 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 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…

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which sentence describes the invention of electric lighting?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Settlers used wood in their cooking stoves and open fireplaces.
b. Running water was another great invention
c. The new invention did not have a bad smell like oil lamps.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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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. Darlene’s neighbor and his family
b. How Darlene was rescued
c. What tools the rescue workers used

Mô tả câu hỏi

A descriptive essay…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. creates a picture of person, place, object, or event.
b. states an opinion about a topic.

c. gives the reasons something happens.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the sentence. Decide what type of paragraph it belongs to.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It is often easier for children to adapt to a new country than it is for adults.
b. People should eat at the Japanese restaurant downtown.
c. The streets in the city are crowded and noisy with people speaking different languages.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most vivid word to complete the sentence below:

I was …when I saw the tornado.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. terrified
b. worried
c. afraid

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 last event?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. 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….

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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 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….
d. 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…

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.


Mô tả câu hỏi

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 concluding paragraph
b. The introductory paragraph
c. The first body paragraph
d. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 body paragraph

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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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
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. 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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The sentences from an introductory paragraph are in the wrong order. Read them carefully and Choose the
correct answer.
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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.
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. 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.
d. There are several reasons why all police departments should have face-printing technology.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Vegetable oil is much safer for the environment than gasoline.
d. Many people argue that this makes vegetable oil a better choice.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 introductory paragraph
d. The first body paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

A topic sentence …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. comes after the concluding sentence.
b. gives the main idea of the paragraph.
c. explains many ideas about the topic.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is a supporting detail.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


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a. Companies have different strategies to sell products.


b. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products.
c. It is clear that different strategies can help sell different products.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Which of the following sentences represents the best kind of narrative writing?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The cool whoosh of air hit me as I walked through the automatic doors at Wal-Mart. My sister whined,
annoyed, beside me.
b. One of the reasons this day was important to me was because I’ve never been so scared.
c. I remember the time I lost my sister at Wal-Mart. It was scary.
d. 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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A strong conclusion should add resolution to the conflict and evoke the narrative’s theme.
b. The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader.

c. A narrative explains the reasons for, or results of, an event or situation.


d. Major narrative events are most often conveyed in chronological order.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Sequence of events
c. Theme
d. Characters

Mô tả câu hỏi

One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Look in a family scrapbook for story ideas.

b. Choose an interesting place to write about.


c. Use consistent verb tenses.

d. Write about a real-life event.


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Choose the correct verb form for the narrative sentence:

We got to the cinema late, and the film ...

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. has already started
b. had already started.
c. already started
d. was already started

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Narratives compare how two things or ideas are alike, and how they are different.
b. The four basic components to all narratives are plot, character, conflict, and theme.

c. The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader.


d. A strong introduction is important to hook the reader.


Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Conflict
b. Theme
c. Sequence of events
d. Characters

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Her story gave many people hope during a major catastrophe.
b. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was rescued and miraculously
recovered.
c. On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The body paragraphs of a descriptive essay…

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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. get the reader interested in the topic.

b. summarize the main points.

c. describe different aspects of the overall topic of the essay.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. 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.
b. 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.
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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.


c. Many other important inventions were developed around the same time.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.

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d. 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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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….
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 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….
d. 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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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. 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 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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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, birds may not get lost because they use magnetic fields.

b. In conclusion, some birds travel thousands of miles per year.


c. In conclusion, scientists have proved why birds do not get lost.


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The topic sentence is often the …………sentence in a paragraph.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. last
b. first
c. fourth

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages.
c. 82% of people in the United States have siblings.

Mô tả câu hỏi

The story of a person’s life, written by someone else, is a ( n )…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. dialogue.
b. biography.
c. autobiography.
d. primary source.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing Hurricane Katrina?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. There are many hurricanes in the United States in 2005.

b. Hurricane Katrina drastically changed the lives of children and adults in New Orleans.
c. Hurricane Cindy was not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. What Darlene did before she was trapped
c. The people who Darlene met in the hospital

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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. 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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. What the hospital looked like
b. Darlene’s recovery
c. Darlene’s family

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 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….
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….

Mô tả câu hỏi

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?


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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be
nearly impossible for police.
b. 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.
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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 adds more words to the paragraph.
c. It gets the reader’s attention.
d. It provides general background information about the topic.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 concluding paragraph
b. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph.

c. The introductory paragraph


d. The first body paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. It means farmers can plant them over and over again.
c. Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or soybeans.
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d. Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A supporting detail that is not directly related to the main idea of a paragraph is…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. irrelevant.
b. necessary for understanding.
c. relevant.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 capture the attention of the readers
b. To give factual information
c. To define the purpose
d. to give the reader some context for the story

Mô tả câu hỏi

A narrative answers the question…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. What went wrong?

b. How do you do it?


c. What happened?
d. Who did it?

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most vivid word to complete the sentence below:

The earthquake was …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. big
b. destructive
c. strong

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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. This makes vegetable oil a long-term solution for our energy needs.
c. It means farmers can plant them over and over again.
d. Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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 gets the reader’s attention.
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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

A thesis statement is found in…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


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a. The concluding paragraph.


b. The introductory paragraph.

c. One of the body paragraphs.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Any body paragraph, following the first one

d. The first body paragraph

Mô tả câu hỏi

Plot is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for plot

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by
the end of the narrative.
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 ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit.

d. The events as they unfold in sequence.


Mô tả câu hỏi

Conflict is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for conflict.

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 events as they unfold in sequence.


c. The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit.

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d. The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by
the end of the narrative.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Why should you use lots of vivid details in a personal narrative?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It’s a great way to entertain people.
b. Vivid details aren’t necessary in a personal narrative.
c. You need to take up more space on the paper.
d. You want your readers to imagine you in that situation.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing an organization that helps people.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Everyone should give money to Oxfam to help people.

b. Oxfam has educational programs, programs that help people in poverty-stricken areas, and emergency
assistance programs.
c. Oxfam started in 1942, but Oxfam America did not start until 1970.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. The environment is cleaner if people use electric cars.
b. Waves are also a source of energy.
c. There are many kinds of vegetable oil fuel.
d. Electricity also powers computers.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Narratives are often organized by…


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Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Place order

b. Time order
c. Alphabetical order
d. Character order

Mô tả câu hỏi

When choosing details for your story, you should…

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Write the details in the order in which you think of them.
b. Use as few details as possible.

c. Choose only the most important details.


d. Include as many details as you can.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. cause-effect
b. bottom to top
c. past to present

Mô tả câu hỏi

The thesis statement of a descriptive essay …

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. gives background information about the topic.

b. states the main idea about the essay.


c. describes different aspects of the overall topic of the essay.

Mô tả câu hỏi

All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in a descriptive essay. Choose the topic sentence.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. The airports became crowded, noisy and chaotic.
b. Airports in England, Finland, Sweden, and many other countries had to cancel flights, too.
c. A few days after April 14th, strong winds blew ash from E15 to several countries in Europe, causing more
problems.
d. People on cell phones frantically made calls to make other arrangement.

Mô tả câu hỏi
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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

Mô tả câu hỏi

What can you do when you write a concluding sentence?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Copy the topic sentence exactly.

b. Restate the topic sentence in different words.


c. Write a new idea about the topic.

Mô tả câu hỏi

What is a paragraph?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. A complete idea with one subject and one verb
b. A group of sentences about different topics
c. A group of sentences about one topic

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the supporting sentence for this topic sentence:

The discovery of penicillin is important for many reasons.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Penicillin saves life every year by treating different diseases.

b. Aspirin helps many people deal with pain.


c. Doctors use many different drugs to treat diseases.


Mô tả câu hỏi

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.

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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 provides general background information about the topic.
d. It adds more words to the paragraph.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. Offers a suggestion.

b. Summarizes important points.


c. Makes a prediction

Mô tả câu hỏi

What does a good thesis statement do?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. It summarizes the most important point of the essay
b. It states the main idea of the essay.

c. It gives background information.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a body paragraph in an essay describing the earthquake in Haiti.

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Areas of the capital city were completely destroyed because many building fell.

b. There were several major earthquakes that year, including one in Haiti, one in Chile, and one in China.
c. In conclusion, the earthquake in Haiti was one of the worst catastrophes in 2010.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. To conclude, fairy tales are still popular with children.


c. In conclusion, Walt Disney had many ideas that are used in motion capture technology today.

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Mô tả câu hỏi

What helps give the essay unity?

Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Body paragraphs that discuss a variety of topics
b. The sentences that relate directly to the thesis statement
c. A good balance of persuasion and cause-effect writing

Mô tả câu hỏi

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. 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.
b. 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.
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.

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