ISEE Writing & Essay Skills 3

Question 1

Is the ISEE essay scored with a number grade?

Accepted Answer

No, it is sent unscored to schools as a writing sample

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

I like math I like science.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the paragraph's main idea

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea of its paragraph.

Question 4

Choose the correct word: 'Their going to ___ house after school.'

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

'Their' shows possession of the house.

Question 5

Which transition word shows contrast?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals a contrast between ideas.

ISEE Practice Test