HAST Written Expression 3

Question 1

Which sentence avoids using a double negative?

Accepted Answer

I don't have any money.

Answer

I don't have no money.

Answer

I haven't got no money.

Answer

I don't got none.

Question 2

Which correctly punctuates the dialogue: John said I will be there at noon?

Accepted Answer

John said, 'I will be there at noon.'

Answer

John said 'I will be there at noon'

Answer

John said; 'I will be there at noon.'

Answer

John said, I will be there at noon.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adjective?

Accepted Answer

This test is more difficult than the last one.

Answer

This test is more difficultier than the last one.

Answer

This test is difficulter than the last one.

Answer

This test is most difficult than the last one.

Question 4

Which best describes the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Accepted Answer

It states the central argument the essay will support.

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It summarizes all the evidence in the essay.

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It introduces background information.

Answer

It lists the topics of each body paragraph.

Question 5

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes swimming, running, and cycling.

Answer

She likes to swim, running, and to cycle.

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She likes swimming, to run, and cycle.

Answer

She likes swim, run, and cycling.

Question 6

What is the effect of using short, fragmented sentences in a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

Creates tension and urgency

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Shows academic formality

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Indicates poor writing quality

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Signals a conclusion