Writing Essentials Test

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1. What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• a) To summarize the entire essay in one sentence
• b) To introduce the topic and state the main argument
• c) To provide background information
• d) To list all supporting evidence

2. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• a) After the rain stopped, we went outside.
• b) Although he was tired, he continued working.
• c) The dog barked loudly.
• d) She studied hard for the test, so she passed with flying colors.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

3. What is the correct order of the writing process?

• a) Drafting, Prewriting, Editing, Revising, Publishing
• b) Editing, Revising, Prewriting, Drafting, Publishing
• c) Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
• d) Revising, Drafting, Prewriting, Editing, Publishing

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4. Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• a) I love reading, cooking and dancing.
• b) I love reading, cooking, and dancing.
• c) I love, reading cooking, and dancing.
• d) I love reading cooking, and dancing.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

5. What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• a) To provide evidence for the argument
• b) To summarize the paragraph at the end
• c) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
• d) To add a concluding thought

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CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

6. Identify the correct use of a semicolon:

• a) She loves chocolate; and he prefers vanilla.
• b) She loves chocolate, he prefers vanilla.
• c) She loves chocolate: he prefers vanilla.
• d) She loves chocolate; he prefers vanilla.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

7. Choose the correctly written sentence:

• a) Everyday, he enjoy playing the piano.
• b) Glimmers of sunlight are peeking through the clouds.
• c) Loud students down the hallway annoys me when I'm trying to focus.
• d) Many types of insect's are known to work together as a team.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

8. Which transition word would be the best to show contrast between two ideas?

• a) Therefore
• b) Meanwhile
• c) However
• d) Additionally

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

9. What is an example of formal writing?

• a) “Hey, what’s up? Wanna hang out later?”
• b) “I ain’t got no homework tonight.”
• c) “This movie is lit, you gotta see it!”
• d) “The research findings indicate a significant trend.”