ACAP Writing

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence

• To be a sentence in your introduction

• To introduce your paper to the reader

• To explain what your essay will be about

What is the main purpose of the ACAP Writing test?

• To assess mathematical skills

• To evaluate writing and language skills

• To test scientific knowledge

• To measure physical fitness

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is a key component of a well-structured essay?

• A catchy title

• A detailed bibliography

• A clear thesis statement

• An abstract

In the context of ACAP Writing, what does 'coherence' refer to?

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The logical flow of ideas

• The length of the essay

• The number of paragraphs

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• She don't like writing essays.

• He goes to the library every day.

• They was reading a book.

• I has finished my homework.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is a synonym for 'analyze'?

• Ignore

• Examine

• Create

• Destroy

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The sun is like a golden ball.

• He runs as fast as lightning.

• The cat meowed loudly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The author _______ a vivid picture of the scene.'

• paints

• writes

• draws

• colors

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the effect of using first-person narrative in writing?

• It creates a sense of distance.

• It provides a personal perspective.

• It makes the writing more formal.

• It confuses the reader.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6