Writing Standards Quiz 3 (25 MCQs)

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1. Pick a term that best defines the word appropriate.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. Cadets were placed in teams.
5. Organization makes the writing easy to follow.
6. Who tells the story
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. What is the trait that involves fixing mistakes in your paper?
10. Identify the trait being described in red below.Effective writing has a clear message and purpose. The writing has enough detail.
11. In this sentence, how is and discuss correctly written? The committee has met and discuss the event for next month's showcase.
12. 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
13. Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
14. This trait focuses on spelling, grammar and punctuation rules of the English language.
15. Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of a colon.
16. Select the sentence with the correct use of the semicolon.
17. Why is the "Voice" important?
18. Mark each statement as active (A) or passive (P) voice. John passed his CWST.
19. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
20. This shows the writer's personality with feelings and emotions that bring writing to life.
21. Pick a term that best defines the word objective.
22. Word choice is .....
23. A brief recount of the text including the central idea and most important supporting details
24. Words spelled correctly, even difficult words and homophones
25. The time, place and mood of a story