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Writing Standards Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. The conclusion is underdeveloped and does not extend the argument. Which revision is best?
2. Your evidence is too long and lacks analysis. What should you do?
3. In informative writing, the thesis statement is known as .....
4. Comparing 2 things using "like" or "as"
5. The sentences have a clear meaning
6. Identify the trait being described in red below.The best writing reveals the writer's personality.
7. The tone is appropriate for the purpose
8. Identify the sentence that correctly uses hyphens.
9. All the ways they are alike
10. Pick the best term to define the word sufficient.
11. Which sentence structure signals a cause and effect relationship between ideas?A I love the taste of pizza, but I try not to eat it too often.B Due to my allergy to cat hair, I cannot sleep over at Doug's house.C My teacher assigned our homework after she finished teaching the lesson.D I will go to the school dance with my friends this Thursday evening.
12. Choose the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes for possession.
13. How can you make your examples stronger evidence?
14. Liam sees his thesis is weak because it lacks a unifying idea. Which revision best improves it?
15. Topic is developed with supporting details
16. When provided with a prompt, what is the first thing you should do after reading it?
17. Olivia's topic sentence introduces her paragraph but doesn't explain "why." What change would best add argument unity?
18. This trait represents the heart of the paper
19. Sound words, like "buzz, " "huff, " "snap, " "plop, " "grunt"
20. The trait trait focuses on vocabulary and selecting the best term/phrase to convey what you are trying to say.
21. This bonafide coin is worth $ 500; it's crazy to think that it was only a penny in 1803. Make sure to keep your fingerprints off of it so that it's value increases.To keep the same connotation, one might change the word bonafide to .....
22. Sentences are smooth with a variety of beginnings, length, and structure.
23. Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks for dialogue.
24. In argumentative writing, a rebuttal counters the .....
25. How can the introduction be clearer and more engaging?
26. Writing includes energetic verbs
27. Which word from the sentence gives you the clue for the answer to the blank?: ..... , Jim arrives on time for work in the mornings, but occasionally he oversleeps.A "arrives" B "mornings" C "occasionally" D "oversleeps"
28. This trait focuses on content and meaning.
29. Which correction should be made to this sentence? The trapped bunny had a look as if he knows he was about to become the hungry wolf's newest victim.
30. Natural and precise language and a variety of parts of speech
31. What you know + what you read=A reasonable guess
32. In the sentence, "The teacher gave homework to the students from the textbook."Which word should the phrase "from the textbook" modify?A teacherB gaveC homeworkD students
33. Includes introduction and conclusion
34. Which revision best improves vague or incomplete analysis?
35. Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas.
36. The place where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up
37. This trait requires strategic choices in the words used, vivid adjectives, and interesting words.
38. This trait contains a logical sequence of ideas, effective use of transitions, and a concluding paragraph.
39. Catches the readers interest and pulls the reader along
40. Children and dogs and houses bloomlike crowded flowers, This is an example of:
41. Is editing one of the writing traits?
42. Comparison that speaks of one thing as if it were another thing
43. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Time was set aside for planning the FTX.
44. What does the answer in Part A reveal about Eric's character?A Eric has never been to summer camp before.B Eric is kind and welcoming to his peers.C Eric is excited to try new things at camp.D Eric does not like to be told what to do.
45. This trait requires consistently correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
46. Pick a term that best defines the word ambiguous.
47. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
48. Exact, accurate, carefully chosen
49. Smooth, expressive, and create a sense of rhythm
50. Domain 1 is all about purpose, focus, & organization. Which phrase is considered getting a perfect 4 in this category?
51. Pick a term that best defines the word appropriate.
52. Read these sentences that Tabitha wrote to express her opinion about the desert in spring. The desert in spring contains many beautiful sights ..... there are many species of wildflowers blooming such as dune sunflowers and sand verbena. Which words BEST connect Tabitha's opinion with her supporting information? Select all that apply.
53. Which sentence structure signals a cause and effect relationship between ideas?A We love our dogs, but they do shed large amounts of fur.B Because I am allergic to dairy, I cannot have any pizza.C My mom went to the store after she dropped us off.D I will go swimming at the lake with my friends this weekend.
54. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Cadets were placed in teams.
55. Organization makes the writing easy to follow.
56. Who tells the story
57. In this sentence, how is jet began to correctly written? The small child was frightened as airplane engines started up and huge jet began to roll down the runway.
58. In this sentence, how is warbler will be part correctly written? The warbler will be part of the largest family of birds in North America.
59. What is the trait that involves fixing mistakes in your paper?
60. Identify the trait being described in red below.Effective writing has a clear message and purpose. The writing has enough detail.
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