ACCESS Writing Skills 2

Question 1

A student writes: 'She go to school every day.' What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

Change 'go' to 'goes'

Answer

Third-person singular subjects require adding -s to the base verb in simple present tense.

Question 2

Which sentence uses correct punctuation for a list?

Accepted Answer

I need eggs, milk, and bread.

Answer

Items in a list should be separated by commas, with a comma before the conjunction 'and.'

Question 3

Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals a contrast or opposing idea between two sentences or clauses.

Question 4

A student wants to write a formal letter to a principal. Which greeting is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Dear Principal Johnson,

Answer

Formal letters use 'Dear' followed by the recipient's title and last name.

Question 5

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The tests were graded by the teacher.

Answer

Passive voice puts the object first and uses a form of 'be' plus the past participle.

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test