Process Paragraphs - Unit 7 Test PDF

Name: ______________________ Class: _________________ Date: _________ Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs Unit 7: Process Paragraphs INSTRUCTIONS: Read the paragraph and answer the questions. You will not use all the answers....

Name: ______________________ Class: _________________ Date: _________ Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs Unit 7: Process Paragraphs INSTRUCTIONS: Read the paragraph and answer the questions. You will not use all the answers. Making an Ice Cream Sundae (a) ______________________________________ First, put one or two scoops of ice cream into a bowl. Any flavor of ice cream will work, but a neutral flavor like vanilla or chocolate allows you to get more creative with toppings. Second, put some syrup on the ice cream. Syrups come in many different flavors such as caramel, strawberry, or hot fudge. (b) ______________________________________ Next, it is time for the whipped cream. This goes in a small mound on top of the syrup. After you put the whipped cream on the syrup, you can sprinkle some nuts on top. If you do not like nuts, you can use small pieces of your favorite candy instead. Finally, it is time to eat your sundae. Find a friend, grab two spoons, and enjoy! a. Put the whipped cream on top of the syrup. b. five c. After d. six e. It is OK to use more than one syrup! f. Finally g. An ice cream sundae is a delicious treat that is easy for anyone to make. ____ 1. What topic sentence can be placed in the space after (a)? ____ 2. What supporting sentence can be placed in the space after (b)? ____ 3. How many steps are there in making an ice cream sundae? ____ 4. What is the third step? ____ 5. What word introduces the last step? INSTRUCTIONS: Read the sentences in a process paragraph. Choose the best transition word, subject phrase, or time clause to complete each sentence. 6. If you want to plant your own flowers, it is possible with a little planning and maintenance. ________________ (First of all / Then), make a list of the flowers you would like to plant in your garden. 7. Once you have completed your list, go buy the flowers. ________________ (In addition / Next), dig a hole in your garden for each flower. 8. Add a handful of fertilizer to the bottom of each hole before adding the flower. ________________ (After that / The next thing), remove the flowers from the pots. 9. Place a flower plant in each hole. ________________ (Before that / Then) fill any empty spaces in the holes with more soil. © 2020 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning company 1 Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs, Fifth Edition Unit 7 Test Name: ______________________ 10. ________________ (Finally / The next thing that), water your flowers and patiently wait for them to grow and bloom! INSTRUCTIONS: Read the topic sentence in a process paragraph. Then read the sentences and order the remaining steps. Topic sentence (Sentence 1): Ryan wanted to learn how to play the ukulele. a. Fortunately, Ryan just needed to replace two tuning pegs and restring the instrument. b. The book arrived just two days later. c. Luckily, his wife quickly found a used one for him. d. At last, Ryan began learning to play, and has not stopped since! e. First, Ryan needed to find a ukulele. f. The ukulele needed some repair, however. g. Next, he went online and ordered Ukulele for Beginners. ____ 11. What is Sentence 2? ____ 12. What is Sentence 3? ____ 13. What is Sentence 4? ____ 14. What is Sentence 5? ____ 15. What is Sentence 6? ____ 16. What is Sentence 7? ____ 17. What is the concluding sentence (Sentence 8)? INSTRUCTIONS: Match the word to the correct definition. You will not use all the definitions. a. to choose b. the first or oldest c. having nothing inside d. living e. location, place f. to make or create g. not neat or clean ____ 18. empty ____ 19. messy ____ 20. select ____ 21. position ____ 22. produce © 2020 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning company 2 Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs, Fifth Edition Unit 7 Test Name: ______________________ INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the blank with the word that most naturally completes the phrase. You will not use all the words. escape experiment impressed multiply peak prove slight 23. ________________ two numbers 24. the ________________ of a mountain 25. ________________ by the quality of something 26. ________________ from a dangerous situation 27. ________________ someone wrong INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences with the best word in parentheses. 28. We can all sit on the bench if you move over ________________ (slight / slightly). 29. Rock and roll is a style of music that ________________ (originally / originated) in the United States in the late 1940s. 30. The books on the library shelf are________________ (organized / organizing) in alphabetical order by author. 31. Maria was ________________ (embarrassed / embarrassing) by all the attention she was given at her farewell party. INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. ____ 32. If the guests park ________________ in the driveway, all of the cars should fit. a. at an angle b. originally c. no matter ____ 33. I need a ladder to ________________ the top shelf of my closet. a. reach b. divide c. prove ____ 34. You can ________________ applesauce for eggs in many baking recipes. a. experiment b. select c. substitute © 2020 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning company 3 Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs, Fifth Edition Unit 7 Test Name: ______________________ ____ 35. The English ________________ of the French phrase joie de vivre is “enjoyment of life.” a. translation b. originality c. assumption INSTRUCTIONS: Unscramble the words and phrases to write a complete sentence. Use every word and do not add any words or commas. 36. possible / to make / a few steps / it is / in just / a simple tomato sauce _____________________________________________________________________ 37. in plenty / the first step / to cook / of olive oil / is / some chopped onions _____________________________________________________________________ 38. and continue cooking / some salt and garlic, / add / for several minutes / next, _____________________________________________________________________ 39. open / of chopped tomatoes / then / a can / to the mixture / and add it _____________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS: Imagine you are going to give someone directions. Rewrite each sentence using the imperative. Example: We stayed on Route 8 for six miles. Stay on Route 8 for six miles. 40. We got on Route 8 and drove north. _____________________________________________________________________ 41. We took exit 35. _____________________________________________________________________ 42. We turned right at the light onto Cliff Avenue. _____________________________________________________________________ 43. We went straight for several blocks and stopped at 144 Cliff Avenue. _____________________________________________________________________ © 2020 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning company 4