MAP Writing and Composition 3

Question 1

When citing evidence from a text in a writing assignment, which action should a student take?

Accepted Answer

Use quotation marks and identify the source

Answer

Copy the entire passage without changing any words

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Rewrite the passage entirely without acknowledgment

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Only use information they already know

Question 2

Which element is MOST important when writing a conclusion paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Restating the thesis and summarizing key points

Answer

Introducing new evidence to support your argument

Answer

Adding a detailed list of facts not mentioned earlier

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Beginning the paragraph with the exact words 'In conclusion'

Question 3

A student is writing a report about climate change and wants reliable information. Which source would be MOST trustworthy?

Accepted Answer

A peer-reviewed scientific journal article

Answer

A personal blog written by an anonymous author

Answer

A social media post with many likes

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An advertisement from an energy company

Question 4

What is the purpose of using transition words and phrases in writing?

Accepted Answer

To connect ideas and help writing flow smoothly

Answer

To make writing longer and fill space

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To replace the need for strong supporting evidence

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To start every sentence with variety

Question 5

When editing a piece of writing, what should a student focus on?

Accepted Answer

Correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

Answer

Changing the main topic of the essay

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Adding entirely new paragraphs to increase length

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Rewriting the thesis statement completely

Question 6

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Accepted Answer

The scientists discovered a new species.

Answer

The book was read by Maria.

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The homework was completed by the students.

Answer

A new species was discovered by the scientists.

Question 7

An author writes 'the thunder growled and the lightning danced' in a story. This is an example of which literary device?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Simile

Answer

Alliteration

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Hyperbole