MCA Writing & Communication Skills 3

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The dog wagged ___ tail."

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

'Its' is the possessive pronoun; 'it's' means 'it is.'

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

To state the essay's central claim or main idea

Answer

The thesis tells the reader the main point the essay will develop.

Question 3

Which sentence is a run-on?

Accepted Answer

I love winter I enjoy skating on the lake.

Answer

Two independent clauses are joined with no punctuation or conjunction, creating a run-on.

Question 4

When writing a formal letter to a city council member, which tone is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Respectful and objective

Answer

Formal audiences call for a respectful, objective tone to communicate effectively.

Question 5

Which sentence uses commas correctly in a series?

Accepted Answer

We packed snacks, water, and maps.

Answer

Commas separate each item in a list, including before 'and' in the Oxford comma style.

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