CAHSEE Writing Conventions 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The effect of the storm was devastating.

Answer

The affect of the storm was devastating.

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The storm will effect our travel plans.

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The storm will affect our travel plans greatly affect.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'their,' 'there,' or 'they're'?

Accepted Answer

They're going to the park today.

Answer

Their going to the park today.

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They're books are on the shelf.

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The students left there backpacks at home.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form of 'tall'?

Accepted Answer

She is taller than her brother.

Answer

She is more taller than her brother.

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She is tallest than her brother.

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She is most tall than her brother.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' or 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

The dog wagged its tail happily.

Answer

The cat licked it's paw after dinner.

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Its going to rain heavily today.

Answer

The bird left it's nest at dawn.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly avoids a double negative?

Accepted Answer

He didn't see anything suspicious.

Answer

I don't have no homework tonight.

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She can't barely finish her dinner.

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We haven't got no more time.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer' or 'less'?

Accepted Answer

There are fewer students in class today.

Answer

There are less students in class today.

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There are less of students in class today.

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There are fewer amount of students in class today.

Question 7

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She likes swimming, running, and hiking.

Answer

She likes swimming, to run, and hiking.

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She likes swimming, running, and to hike.

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She likes to swim, running, and to hike.