Writing Process and Types of Writing Quiz

Which of the following is the correct order of the steps in the writing process?

• Drafting → Prewriting → Editing → Revising → Publishing

• Prewriting → Drafting → Revising → Editing → Publishing

• Editing → Revising → Prewriting → Drafting → Publishing

• Publishing → Editing → Revising → Drafting → Prewriting

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

If you want to convince your reader that school should start later, which type of writing should you use?

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Expository/How-to

• Persuasive

Suppose you are writing instructions for making a sandwich. Which type of writing are you using, and what is a key feature of this type?

• Narrative; tells a story

• Descriptive; uses sensory details

• Expository/How-to; explains or informs

• Persuasive; convinces the reader

During which step of the writing process would you most likely correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors?

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Editing

• Publishing

Why is the "Publishing" step important in the writing process?

• It is when you brainstorm ideas

• It is when you write the first draft

• It is the final presentation of your work

• It is when you revise your ideas

If you want to show contrast between two ideas, which transition word would you use?

• Next

• Finally

• However

• Then

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of revising?

• To improve ideas, organization, and word choice.

• To check for spelling errors.

• To write the final draft.

• To brainstorm new topics.

Which of the following is a cause/effect transition word?

• Because

• Also

• Moreover

• In addition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of writing uses sensory details?

• Descriptive writing

• Persuasive writing

• Narrative writing

• Expository writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the last step of the writing process?

• Publishing

• Drafting

• Editing

• Prewriting