Writing Standards Quiz 2 (60 MCQs)

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1. In this sentence, how is and discuss correctly written? The committee has met and discuss the event for next month's showcase.
2. During physical education class, Caleb lost his first soccer game ever. His team had always won, but the new girl was good, and the other team got her ..... , Caleb found it more difficult to focus on his schoolwork than he had earlier in the morning. He couldn't get the game out of his head.Which transition best fits in the blank?A For exampleB OtherwiseC That afternoonD Whenever
3. Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
4. This trait focuses on spelling, grammar and punctuation rules of the English language.
5. Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of a colon.
6. Select the sentence with the correct use of the semicolon.
7. Why is the "Voice" important?
8. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. John passed his CWST.
9. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
10. This shows the writer's personality with feelings and emotions that bring writing to life.
11. Pick a term that best defines the word objective.
12. Word choice is .....
13. A brief recount of the text including the central idea and most important supporting details
14. Words spelled correctly, even difficult words and homophones
15. The time, place and mood of a story
16. The explanation/ proof supporting your answer
17. Which introduction best meets the standard:strong, clear, and effective?
18. Is word choice when you use descriptive and powerful words?
19. Continue/ allow something to continue
20. Effective writing is related to the skills and actions of a leader because it:
21. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Books were distributed to all the Cadets.
22. BLUF relates to the Army Writing Standards as:
23. Identify the trait being described in red below.Effective writing flows smoothly, and sentences vary in length and begin in a variety of ways.
24. The road map of the paper
25. The high point or the turning point of a story
26. What is the definition of a metaphor?
27. In argumentative writing, a counterclaim goes .....
28. The teacher gave homework to the students from the textbook.Which revision of the sentence eliminates the misplaced modifier?A The teacher gave the students from the textbook homework.B The teacher gave homework from the textbook to the students.C The teacher from the textbook gave the students homework.D The students gave the teacher from the textbook homework.
29. What the writer has to say-a fresh and original message with clear main ideas and supporting details.
30. Identify the trait being described in red below.Good writing is carefully edited and follows the rules of punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
31. It gives your writing feelings and emotions.
32. On the way up north to the cabin, the sunshine sits in my lap all morning. This is an example of:
33. Writing that can be used for business, legal, or academic purposes
34. This trait focuses on the structure of the writing. The introduction and conclusion should be fully developed.
35. All the ways they are different
36. Information used to support an opinion or belief-can be used to support an inference.
37. Paints a picture in the reader's mind
38. Read between the lines
39. What does the word boast mean in the sentence below?Susie does boast about her good grades too much.
40. Giving human traits and characteristics to something that's not human
41. Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
42. Which correction should be made to the following sentence?After the family arrive safely to their vacation destination, they quickly unpacked their swimwear and jumped into the pool.
43. Gives the reader a hint of something that is going to happen without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense
44. Easy to read and understand
45. Which sentence needs a comma to be added?A The sun set before we had time to finish all nine innings of our baseball game.B After I finish eating my snack I need to start writing my science lab report.C Malea wears her jacket to school every day now that it is getting cold outside.D David went to his grandparents' house every Friday night when he was a kid.
46. Use of vivid words and phrases (including imagery)
47. Which of the areas of evaluation includes transitions, paragraph development, introduction, body, and conclusion?
48. Which option best demonstrates the editing and revising process?
49. Identify the trait being described in red below.Good writing contains strong words, including specific nouns and verbs.
50. Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?
51. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. I am requesting an extension on my homework.
52. Which of the following traits do transitions help develop?
53. This trait focuses on vary sentence structure, length and style.
54. An answer or reply to something read, heard, or watched
55. Organization is when .....
56. Choose the option that demonstrates proper sentence structure.
57. Shows personality of author
58. Few to no capitalization errors
59. Read the sentence ..... , Jim arrives on time for work in the mornings, but occasionally he oversleeps.Which transition word best fits in the blank?A ActuallyB ImmediatelyC ParticularlyD Usually
60. Feedback says transitions are missing in the paragraph. What's the best fix?