Sign up for FREE

Body Paragraph Practice

Last updated over 3 years ago

3 questions

1

1

1

Question 1

1.

Which of the following sentences is formated correctly?

After Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook, she tells him, “You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is wash your face. Are you hungry” (16-17)?

After Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook, she tells him, “You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is wash your face. Are you hungry?” (16-17).

Question 2

2.

Which quotation is punctuated correctly?

Mrs. Jones declared “Not with that face, I wouldn’t take you nowhere.” (54-55).

Mrs. Jones declared, “Not with that face, I wouldn’t take you nowhere” (pg 54-55).

Mrs. Jones declared, “Not with that face, I wouldn’t take you nowhere” (54-55).

Mrs. Jones declared, “Not with that face, I wouldn’t take you nowhere."

Question 3

3.

Which of the following sentences is the BEST example of a thesis statement?

In “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, the main character is sympathetic and generous.

Mrs. Jones is sympathetic and generous as she cares for Roger.

In “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, Mrs. Jones is sympathetic and generous as she cares for Roger.

After Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook, she tells him, You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is wash your face. Are you hungry?

"You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is wash your face. Are you hungry?" After Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook, she tells him.

After reading the short story, you can see that Mrs. Jones is sympathetic and generous toward Roger.