Writing Standards Quiz 2 (30 MCQs)

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1. What you know + what you read=A reasonable guess
2. 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
3. Includes introduction and conclusion
4. Which revision best improves vague or incomplete analysis?
5. Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas.
6. The place where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up
7. This trait requires strategic choices in the words used, vivid adjectives, and interesting words.
8. This trait contains a logical sequence of ideas, effective use of transitions, and a concluding paragraph.
9. Catches the readers interest and pulls the reader along
10. Children and dogs and houses bloomlike crowded flowers, This is an example of:
11. Is editing one of the writing traits?
12. Comparison that speaks of one thing as if it were another thing
13. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Time was set aside for planning the FTX.
14. 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.
15. This trait requires consistently correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
16. Pick a term that best defines the word ambiguous.
17. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
18. Exact, accurate, carefully chosen
19. Smooth, expressive, and create a sense of rhythm
20. Domain 1 is all about purpose, focus, & organization. Which phrase is considered getting a perfect 4 in this category?
21. Pick a term that best defines the word appropriate.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Cadets were placed in teams.
25. Organization makes the writing easy to follow.
26. Who tells the story
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. What is the trait that involves fixing mistakes in your paper?
30. Identify the trait being described in red below.Effective writing has a clear message and purpose. The writing has enough detail.