KYOTE Writing Proficiency 3

Question 1

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Accepted Answer

The coach trained the players every morning.

Answer

In active voice, the subject performs the action; 'The coach trained' places the doer first.

Question 2

Which word choice is MOST appropriate for a formal academic essay?

Accepted Answer

The results were significant and noteworthy.

Answer

Academic writing requires formal diction; 'significant and noteworthy' fits the register without slang or colloquialisms.

Question 3

A student's essay lacks specific evidence. Which revision strategy best addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Include statistics, quotes, or examples to support claims

Answer

Specific evidence—data, quotations, or examples—supports claims and makes arguments more persuasive and credible.

Question 4

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The team of players are warming up on the field.'

Accepted Answer

Subject-verb agreement error

Answer

'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular, so the verb should be 'is,' not 'are.'

Question 5

Which organizational pattern is BEST suited for explaining how a historical event unfolded?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order presents events in time sequence, making it ideal for narrating how something happened.

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