CAEC Extended Response and Informational Writing 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence for a body paragraph about public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Public transportation reduces traffic congestion and lowers carbon emissions.

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Many cities exist around the world.

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I like taking the bus.

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Transportation is important.

Question 2

On the CAEC Extended Response section, test-takers are primarily evaluated on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The ability to develop and support a clear, organized argument

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Handwriting clarity and neatness

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The number of vocabulary words used

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How quickly the response is written

Question 3

Which sentence uses the most formal tone appropriate for an extended response?

Accepted Answer

Climate change poses significant environmental and economic challenges worldwide.

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This stuff about climate change is a big deal.

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Climate change is, like, really affecting everyone.

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Climate change — wow, it's serious!

Question 4

What does 'coherence' mean in the context of extended response writing?

Accepted Answer

Ideas flow logically and are clearly connected throughout the essay

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The essay is very long and detailed

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Every sentence contains a transition word

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The essay uses only simple sentences

Question 5

A CAEC test-taker writes: 'The government should invest in renewable energy. Coal is a fossil fuel. Many people work in factories.' What is the main writing problem here?

Accepted Answer

The ideas are not connected or developed around a central point

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The sentences are too long

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Too many examples are given

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The vocabulary is too advanced

Question 6

Which revision best improves the vague sentence: 'Technology has changed things a lot'?

Accepted Answer

Digital technology has transformed communication, making information instantly accessible worldwide.

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Technology is very important in today's world.

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Technology changed a lot of things for people everywhere.

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Things have changed because of technology.