AASA Writing 2

Question 1

A student is writing an opinion essay about school uniforms. Which source would be MOST appropriate to cite?

Accepted Answer

A study published by a university examining uniform policies in schools

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A classmate's personal opinion shared at lunch

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A social media post from an anonymous account

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A TV commercial for a clothing company

Question 2

Which sentence contains a comma splice error?

Accepted Answer

The rain started, we ran inside.

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Maria studied hard, and she passed the test.

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Although it was raining, we stayed outside.

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We stayed inside because it was raining.

Question 3

What does it mean to 'elaborate' on a point in writing?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional details, examples, or explanation to develop the idea further

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To restate the same idea using the exact same words

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To move on to the next paragraph quickly

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To summarize all previous points in one sentence

Question 4

Which organizational structure BEST suits an essay comparing two books?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

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Chronological order

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect

Question 5

A student writes: 'In my opinion, I think that students should have longer recess because it is good.' What is the WEAKEST part of this claim?

Accepted Answer

It lacks specific reasoning or evidence to support the claim

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It uses the first person

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It focuses on recess

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It is too short

Question 6

Which revision BEST corrects the run-on sentence: 'I love science class it is my favorite subject I always learn new things'?

Accepted Answer

I love science class. It is my favorite subject because I always learn new things.

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I love science class, it is my favorite subject, I always learn new things.

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I love science class and it is my favorite subject and I always learn new things.

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Science class I love it, my favorite subject, always learning.

Question 7

In the writing process, what should a student do FIRST before drafting an essay?

Accepted Answer

Plan and organize ideas through prewriting strategies like outlining or brainstorming

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Proofread for spelling and grammar errors

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Add transitions between paragraphs

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Write the conclusion paragraph