AASA Writing

Question 1

Which sentence is an example of a strong topic sentence for an informational paragraph about recycling?

Accepted Answer

Recycling reduces waste and helps protect the environment.

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Recycling is something people do.

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I like to recycle cans and bottles.

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There are many things you can recycle.

Question 2

A student writes: 'The dog ran fast. The dog jumped over the fence. The dog barked loudly.' What is the BEST revision?

Accepted Answer

The dog ran fast, jumped over the fence, and barked loudly.

Answer

The fast dog ran and jumped and barked.

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Running fast, the dog. Jumping the fence. Barking.

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The dog was fast and it jumped and it barked.

Question 3

Which transition word BEST connects two contrasting ideas in an argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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In addition

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Similarly

Question 4

In a narrative essay, what is the purpose of the climax?

Accepted Answer

To reach the highest point of tension or turning point in the story

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To introduce the main characters and setting

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To provide background information about the conflict

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To wrap up the story and resolve all problems

Question 5

Which revision BEST improves the vague sentence: 'She went to the store and got some stuff.'?

Accepted Answer

She went to the grocery store and purchased milk, bread, and eggs.

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She went to the store and got a lot of stuff for dinner.

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Going to the store, she got stuff.

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She got stuff from the store that she needed.

Question 6

What is the MAIN purpose of a concluding paragraph in an informational essay?

Accepted Answer

To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

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To introduce new evidence that supports a different viewpoint

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To ask the reader questions about the topic

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To define all the key vocabulary used in the essay

Question 7

Which sentence uses the MOST precise and descriptive language?

Accepted Answer

The bitter wind sliced through the air, dropping temperatures to 15 degrees.

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The weather was bad and made people feel cold.

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It was very cold outside and windy.

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Outside it was cold and there was a lot of wind blowing.