A.C.E.S Writing Strategy Quiz

What does A.C.E.S stand for?

• Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, Summarize

• Assess, Critique, Evaluate, Synthesize

• Ask, Clarify, Elaborate, Support

• Analyze, Compare, Evaluate, Synthesize

Which subtopic of A.C.E.S focuses on understanding the given writing prompt?

• Interpret the Prompt

• Evaluate the Prompt

• Break down the Prompt

• Analyze the Prompt

What does the 'E' in A.C.E.S represent?

• Example

• Explanation

• Evidence

• Examination

Which subtopic of A.C.E.S involves providing specific examples or quotes as evidence?

• A.

• C

• B.

• D.

What does the 'S' in A.C.E.S stand for?

• Specificity

• Sustainability

• Simplicity

• Sensitivity

Which subtopic of A.C.E.S requires explaining how the evidence supports the main idea?

• A. Analysis

• B. Context

• C. Explanation

• E

What is the purpose of the 'C' in A.C.E.S?

• Citation

• Calculation

• Confirmation

• Correction

Which subtopic of A.C.E.S involves summarizing the main points of the response?

• Summarize

• Paraphrase

• Outline

• Reiterate

Why is it important to analyze the writing prompt in A.C.E.S?

• Analyzing the writing prompt in A.C.E.S is not important as it does not affect the quality of the response.

• Analyzing the writing prompt in A.C.E.S is only important for certain types of writing prompts.

• Analyzing the writing prompt in A.C.E.S is a waste of time and does not contribute to a better response.

• Analyzing the writing prompt in A.C.E.S is important to understand the requirements and expectations of the prompt, focus on the main topic, identify key words or phrases, determine the purpose or audience of the writing, and develop a clear and effective response.

What is the significance of providing evidence in A.C.E.S?

• To make the argument weaker

• To support and strengthen the argument or claim being made.

• To confuse the reader

• To distract from the main point