MAP Writing (Grades 6-8) 2

Question 1

Which element is most important to establish early in a narrative piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

The setting, characters, and situation

Answer

The exposition at the beginning of a narrative introduces setting, characters, and the initial situation to orient the reader before the story develops.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'cite evidence' in an informational essay?

Accepted Answer

To quote or reference specific details from a source text to support a claim

Answer

Citing evidence means using specific quotes, statistics, or details from source texts to support and strengthen a claim in your writing.

Question 3

Which word choice makes this sentence more precise: 'The dog moved across the yard'?

Accepted Answer

The dog sprinted across the yard.

Answer

'Sprinted' gives the reader a much clearer, more vivid picture of how the dog moved compared to vague verbs like 'moved,' 'went,' or 'traveled.'

Question 4

In which section of an essay does the writer restate the thesis and summarize the main points?

Accepted Answer

Conclusion

Answer

The conclusion restates the thesis in different words and briefly summarizes the main supporting points made throughout the essay.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

While reading the book, the phone rang.

Answer

In 'While reading the book, the phone rang,' the modifier 'while reading the book' incorrectly modifies 'the phone' instead of a person, making it a dangling modifier.

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP Writing (Grades 6-8) 2