This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Writing Standards – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Writing Standards Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In this sentence, how is and discuss correctly written? The committee has met and discuss the event for next month's showcase. A) And had discussed. B) And discussing. C) And discussed. D) As it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And discussed. 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 A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 3. Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated. A) "What time will you be home" asked Mom?. B) "What time will you be home?" asked Mom. C) "What time will you be home, " asked Mom?. D) "What time will you be home" ? asked Mom. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "What time will you be home?" asked Mom. 4. This trait focuses on spelling, grammar and punctuation rules of the English language. A) Word Choice. B) Sentence Fluency. C) Conventions. D) Ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conventions. 5. Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of a colon. A) She knew what her favorite foods were:pizza, ice cream, and chocolate. B) She knew:what her favorite foods were pizza, ice cream, and chocolate. C) She knew what her favorite foods were:pizza ice cream, and chocolate. D) She knew what her favorite foods were pizza, ice cream, and chocolate:. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She knew what her favorite foods were:pizza, ice cream, and chocolate. 6. Select the sentence with the correct use of the semicolon. A) She loves cooking; hates cleaning. B) She loves cooking; she hates cleaning. C) She loves cooking, she hates cleaning. D) She loves; cooking, she hates cleaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She loves cooking; she hates cleaning. 7. Why is the "Voice" important? A) It describes what the writers thoughts are. B) It is important because you sentence needs to flow smoothly. C) It corrects your grammar. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It describes what the writers thoughts are. 8. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. John passed his CWST. A) Active. B) Passive. C) Neither. D) Both. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Active. 9. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure? A) She likes to swim, biking, and to run. B) She likes swimming, biking, and running. C) She likes to swim, to bike, and running. D) She likes swimming, to bike, and to run. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She likes swimming, biking, and running. 10. This shows the writer's personality with feelings and emotions that bring writing to life. A) Ideas. B) Voice. C) Word Choice. D) Sentence Fluency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Voice. 11. Pick a term that best defines the word objective. A) Intent. B) Purpose. C) Unbiased. D) Work. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unbiased. 12. Word choice is ..... A) When the words put a picture in the readers mind. B) Using strong words. C) Avoiding repeated words. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 13. A brief recount of the text including the central idea and most important supporting details A) Summary. B) Objective. C) Cornell Notes. D) Outline. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Summary. 14. Words spelled correctly, even difficult words and homophones A) Organization. B) Sentence Fluency. C) Voice. D) Ideas. E) Conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Conventions. 15. The time, place and mood of a story A) Exposition. B) Tone. C) Characterization. D) Setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Setting. 16. The explanation/ proof supporting your answer A) Style. B) Clear. C) Reasoning. D) Establish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasoning. 17. Which introduction best meets the standard:strong, clear, and effective? A) An engaging setup that leads into a clear thesis. B) A brief summary of all evidence without a thesis. C) A thesis placed after two pages of background. D) A direct quotation followed by a long paraphrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An engaging setup that leads into a clear thesis. 18. Is word choice when you use descriptive and powerful words? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 19. Continue/ allow something to continue A) Reasoning. B) Formal. C) Establish. D) Maintain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maintain. 20. Effective writing is related to the skills and actions of a leader because it: A) Enhances communication clarity. B) Focuses solely on grammatical accuracy. C) Reduces the need for verbal communication. D) Is unrelated to leadership skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enhances communication clarity. 21. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Books were distributed to all the Cadets. A) Passive. B) Active. C) Neither. D) Both. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Passive. 22. BLUF relates to the Army Writing Standards as: A) A method to ensure clarity and conciseness in communication. B) A type of military equipment. C) A training program for soldiers. D) A historical event in military history. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A method to ensure clarity and conciseness in communication. 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. A) Sentence fluency. B) Voice. C) Organization. D) Ideas and content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sentence fluency. 24. The road map of the paper A) Word Choice. B) Organization. C) Conventions. D) Voice. E) Ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 25. The high point or the turning point of a story A) Rising action. B) Denouement. C) Climax. D) Crisis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Climax. 26. What is the definition of a metaphor? A) A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. B) An exaggeration for effect. C) A direct comparison between two unlike things. D) A statement that contradicts itself. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A direct comparison between two unlike things. 27. In argumentative writing, a counterclaim goes ..... A) In each body paragraph. B) In the conclusion paragraph. C) Throughout the whole essay. D) In the introduction paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In each body paragraph. 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. A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 29. What the writer has to say-a fresh and original message with clear main ideas and supporting details. A) Presentation. B) Word Choice. C) Ideas. D) Voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ideas. 30. Identify the trait being described in red below.Good writing is carefully edited and follows the rules of punctuation, spelling, and grammar. A) Conventions. B) Ideas and content. C) Organization. D) Voice. 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