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.
A. Black ink and white paper are often used to take fingerprints.
B. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other technologies like iris identification.
C. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers who are trying to find a criminal.
D. Thousands of school children are now getting their lunch by simply using a finger.
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.
A. The first body paragraph
B. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph
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.
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.
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.
A. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph.
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?
A. 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….
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….
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?
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 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….
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. 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….
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.
A. 82% of people in the United States have siblings.
B. Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention.
C. Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages.
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