Accuplacer College Placement WritePlacer Essay Writing

Question 1

What does the WritePlacer test primarily assess?

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Your ability to write an essay in response to a prompt

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Your ability to solve math problems

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Your reading speed and comprehension

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Your knowledge of grammar rules in isolation

Question 2

Which element is MOST central to WritePlacer essay scoring?

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Having a clear purpose and focus throughout

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Using a large vocabulary with complex words

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Writing as many paragraphs as possible

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Using passive voice consistently

Question 3

A thesis statement in a WritePlacer essay should:

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State the main argument or position of the essay

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Appear only in the conclusion

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Be vague to allow for multiple interpretations

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Avoid taking any definitive stance

Question 4

Which transition word BEST shows contrast between two ideas?

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However

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Furthermore

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Additionally

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Therefore

Question 5

What does 'development and support' mean in WritePlacer scoring?

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Providing examples, evidence, and explanation to back up your claims

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Using a dictionary to define all terms in the essay

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Writing longer sentences than average

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Formatting the essay with bullet points

Question 6

Which paragraph structure is MOST effective for a body paragraph in a WritePlacer essay?

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Start with the topic sentence, provide support, then explain the support

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Begin with evidence, then state the topic sentence at the end

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Write only examples without any explanation

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Use only quotations from famous people

Question 7

In WritePlacer scoring, 'organization' refers to:

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The logical arrangement and flow of ideas throughout the essay

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The neatness of your handwriting

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The number of paragraphs you include

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Whether you use an outline before writing