ISEE Writing & Essay Skills 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Is the ISEE essay scored with a number grade?
- Yes, it counts toward the total score
- No, it is sent unscored to schools as a writing sample (Correct answer)
- It is graded only by a computer
- It replaces the math score
Correct answer: No, it is sent unscored to schools as a writing sample
The essay is not scored but is copied and sent to schools to read.
Question 2: Which is an example of a run-on sentence?
- I like math, and I like science.
- I like math I like science. (Correct answer)
- I like math; I like science.
- I like math. I like science.
Correct answer: I like math I like science.
Two independent clauses joined with no punctuation form a run-on.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
- To conclude the essay
- To introduce the paragraph's main idea (Correct answer)
- To list the author's name
- To repeat the prompt
Correct answer: To introduce the paragraph's main idea
A topic sentence states the main idea of its paragraph.
Question 4: Choose the correct word: 'Their going to ___ house after school.'
- they're
- their (Correct answer)
- there
- thier
Correct answer: their
'Their' shows possession of the house.
Question 5: Which transition word shows contrast?
- Therefore
- However (Correct answer)
- Furthermore
- Additionally
Correct answer: However
'However' signals a contrast between ideas.
Question 6: What should the conclusion of an essay do?
- Introduce brand-new topics
- Restate the main idea and wrap up (Correct answer)
- List spelling errors
- Ask the reader to start over
Correct answer: Restate the main idea and wrap up
A conclusion restates the thesis and brings the essay to a close.
Question 7: Which sentence uses the correct verb tense throughout?
- She walks to school and rode the bus home.
- She walked to school and rode the bus home. (Correct answer)
- She walk to school and ride the bus home.
- She walking to school and rode the bus home.
Correct answer: She walked to school and rode the bus home.
Both verbs are in the past tense, keeping tense consistent.
ISEE Writing & Essay Skills 3
Is the ISEE essay scored with a number grade?