Q4 - English 8 : Quiz 1
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- Q1
What are grammatical signals or expressions used for in writing?
To show emotions
To connect ideas and improve coherence
To shorten sentences
Decoration
45s - Q2
Which pattern starts with a broad topic and then provides specific details to support it?
General to Particular
Claim and Counterclaim
Cause and Effect
Problem - Solution
45s - Q3
Which pattern signifies argument where there is more than one side to a debate?
Cause and Effect
Problem-Solution
Claim and Counterclaim
General to Particular
45s - Q4
Which pattern used when a writer identifies a problem and addresses it by presenting one or more solutions?
Problem - Solution
General to Particular
Cause and Effect
Claim and Counterclaim
45s - Q5
The sentence "Heavy rain caused flooding in the streets." identifies what as the cause?
Heavy rain
Flooding
Streets
Rainwater
45s - Q6
What is the main purpose of a claim in writing?
To provide specific details
To persuade or argue a point
To present an opposing viewpoint
To ask a question
45s - Q7
What is the difference between a cause and an effect?
A cause is a feeling, an effect is an action.
A cause is a problem, an effect is a solution.
A cause is a result, an effect is a reason.
A cause is a reason something happens, an effect is the outcome.
45s - Q8
Which grammatical signal suggests an opposing viewpoint?
However
As a result
Of course
In addition
45s - Q9
A paragraph discussing the negative effects of social media addiction is most likely following what pattern?
Cause and Effect
Claim and Counterclaim
General-to-Particular
Problem-Solution
60s - Q10
Air pollution is on the rise. _____ respiratory illnesses are becoming more common.
In contrast
In addition
Consequently
Specifically
45s - Q11
Which transition word helps to introduce an illustration or example?
To conclude
For instance
In contrast
As a result
45s - Q12
What transition word suggests a similarity?
To emphasize
Consequently
Despite
In the same way
45s - Q13
A news article starts with a statistic about the rise in online learning platforms. It then discusses the benefits and drawbacks of online education compared to traditional classroom settings. What writing pattern is most likely used?
Cause and Effect
General-to-Particular
Problem-Solution
Claim and Counterclaim
120s - Q14
Unable to fall asleep is frustrating. However, you can fall asleep faster through these ways. _________ is listening to relaxing music. Playing this type of music helps you have a restful and deeper sleep compared to someone who doesn’t listen to music. Another way is by keeping the lights off. Keeping the room dark when going to bed helps you sleep.
Next
Finally
One way
Also
120s - Q15
Which pattern of idea development commonly uses the grammatical signals also, for example, in addition, specifically, and for instance?
Claim and Counterclaim
Problem-Solution
General-to-Particular
Cause and Effect
60s