HAST Written Expression 2

Question 1

Which is the most precise and concise revision of: 'Due to the fact that it was raining, the event was cancelled'?

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining, the event was cancelled.

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Due to the fact of rain, the event was cancelled.

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The event was cancelled due to the fact of rain occurring.

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Since rain occurred, the event ended up being cancelled.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the correct homophone?

Accepted Answer

Their books are on the table.

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There books are on the table.

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They're books are on the table.

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Ther books are on the table.

Question 3

Which sentence is in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The scientist discovered a new element.

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A new element was discovered by the scientist.

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The new element had been discovered.

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It was the scientist who made the discovery.

Question 4

Which punctuation correctly ends a direct question embedded in a statement: 'She asked whether the test would be hard'?

Accepted Answer

Period (.)

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Question mark (?)

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Exclamation point (!)

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Ellipsis (...)

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

She needed three things: a pen, paper, and an eraser.

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She needed: a pen, paper, and an eraser.

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She: needed a pen, paper, and an eraser.

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She needed a pen: paper and an eraser.

Question 6

Which is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of exercise?

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health.

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Many people exercise every day.

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Exercise is something that people do.

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This paragraph will discuss exercise.