ERB Writing Mechanics 3

Question 1

What is the ERB essay prompt designed to assess in student writing?

Accepted Answer

Ability to organize thoughts and express ideas clearly in writing

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Memorization of facts

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Speed of writing

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Knowledge of foreign languages

Question 2

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

He studied hard; therefore, he passed the exam.

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She loves to read; books, magazines, and articles.

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The cake was; delicious.

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I enjoy hiking; and swimming.

Question 3

What does 'passive voice' mean in writing?

Accepted Answer

The subject receives the action

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The subject performs the action

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The sentence has no verb

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The sentence uses future tense

Question 4

Which of these is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

She ran to school, and she arrived on time.

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She ran to school.

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Because she was late, she ran.

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Running quickly, she reached school.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an ERB essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the central argument or main point of the essay

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To summarize all the body paragraphs

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To list all evidence used

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To define key terms

Question 6

When proofreading an ERB essay, which error involves using the wrong word that sounds similar to the correct one?

Accepted Answer

Homophone error

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Comma splice

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Run-on sentence

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Dangling modifier