MAAP Writing and Language Arts

Question 1

Which type of essay requires the writer to take a position and support it with evidence?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative essay

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Narrative essay

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Descriptive essay

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Expository essay

Question 2

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the main argument or central idea

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To provide background information

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To summarize the conclusion

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To list supporting details

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Walking down the street, the trees looked beautiful.

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Running quickly, Maya crossed the finish line.

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After eating lunch, the students returned to class.

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To improve her score, Maria studied every night.

Question 4

Which transition word would best show contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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In addition

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Therefore

Question 5

What is the correct punctuation for: 'My sister who lives in Jackson is a nurse'?

Accepted Answer

My sister, who lives in Jackson, is a nurse.

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My sister; who lives in Jackson, is a nurse.

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My sister who lives in Jackson, is a nurse.

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My sister, who lives in Jackson is a nurse.

Question 6

In an informational text, what is the main purpose of text features such as headings, charts, and bold words?

Accepted Answer

To help readers locate and understand key information

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To make the text more entertaining

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To replace the main body of the text

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To test the reader's knowledge