Writing Solutions Review

Which sentence uses the most vivid, descriptive language:

• I am looking forward to school because it is going to be a good day!

• One student was sitting at a desk across the room, and the other student was standing.

• The quick, fluid hand motions went back and forth between them like some secret code.

Choose the correct list of the three body paragraph transition words:

• In conclusion,

  Firstly,

  Furthermore,

• To begin with,

  In addition,

  Lastly,

• Finally,

  For example,

  Additionally,

What is the purpose of a hook?

• state the topic

• reflect on what has been written

• gain the reader's attention

• get the reader to act on the topic

What should you do before you write your rough draft?

• Brainstorm ideas

• Edit for grammar

• Revise for word choice

• make sure paragraphs are in order

What is the author's most likely purpose for writing this selection?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which sentence uses the most vivid, descriptive language?

• A) The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

• B) The golden rays of the sun danced across the shimmering lake.

• C) It was a sunny day.

• D) The weather was nice.

Choose the correct list of the three body paragraph transition words:

• A) In conclusion, Firstly, Furthermore

• B) To begin with, In addition, Lastly

• C) Finally, For example, Additionally

• D) However, Moreover, Consequently

What is the purpose of a hook?

• A) state the topic

• B) reflect on what has been written

• C) gain the reader's attention

• D) get the reader to act on the topic

What should you do before you write your rough draft?

• A) Brainstorm ideas

• B) Edit for grammar

• C) Revise for word choice

• D) make sure paragraphs are in order

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.