ELA Writing

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

To convince the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint

Answer

To entertain the reader

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To describe an event in detail

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To explain how something works

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is the most clear and concise?

Accepted Answer

Having diverse skills is important in today’s world.

Answer

In today’s modern world, it is extremely important to have a variety of different skills.

Answer

It is of utmost importance to possess a number of different skills in the modern era.

Answer

Modern times necessitate the importance of having multiple skills.

Question 3

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The pack of wolves hunts together at night.

Answer

The team of players are practicing for their game.

Answer

Each of the students have a unique writing style.

Answer

The list of books were on the table.

Question 4

What type of sentence is the following?
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

Accepted Answer

Complex sentence

Answer

Simple sentence

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Compound sentence

Answer

Compound-complex sentence

Question 5

Which transition word is best to show contrast?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Similarly

Answer

Therefore