ACCESS Writing Development 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses a complex sentence structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, we stayed inside.

Answer

Because it was raining we stayed inside.

Answer

We stayed inside it was raining.

Answer

We stayed inside, but, because raining.

Question 2

A student writes a persuasive essay but includes no evidence or reasons. What is the most important thing to add?

Accepted Answer

Supporting reasons or facts

Answer

A stronger title

Answer

More descriptive adjectives

Answer

A different font

Question 3

Which word is the best transition to show contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

Furthermore

Answer

Therefore

Answer

Similarly

Question 4

What does the ACCESS Writing domain 'vocabulary usage' assess?

Accepted Answer

The student's ability to use precise and varied words appropriate to the task

Answer

Whether a student uses a dictionary

Answer

How many total words are in the response

Answer

Whether all words are spelled correctly

Question 5

Which revision correctly fixes the run-on sentence: 'I like pizza it is my favorite food'?

Accepted Answer

I like pizza; it is my favorite food.

Answer

I like pizza, it is my favorite food.

Answer

I like pizza and it is my favorite food although.

Answer

I like pizza it is, my favorite food.

Question 6

In writing development, what is the purpose of a 'hook' at the beginning of a composition?

Accepted Answer

To grab the reader's attention and introduce the topic

Answer

To summarize the entire essay

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To list all supporting details

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To restate the conclusion

Question 7

A student consistently writes in present tense but switches to past tense mid-paragraph. What writing skill needs improvement?

Accepted Answer

Verb tense consistency

Answer

Spelling

Answer

Capitalization

Answer

Paragraph indentation