MCAP Writing & Language Arts 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The group of students is working on their projects.

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The group of students are working on their projects.

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The group of students were working on their projects.

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The group of students have working on their projects.

Question 2

What is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation

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A sentence with too many adjectives

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A sentence that is too long

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A sentence missing a subject

Question 3

Which word is used to show contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Because

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Therefore

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Moreover

Question 4

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun form as part of a compound subject?

Accepted Answer

Jake and I went to the store.

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Me and Jake went to the store.

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Jake and me went to the store.

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Jake and myself went to the store.

Question 5

What does 'point of view' refer to in a written text?

Accepted Answer

The perspective from which a story is narrated

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The main theme of a story

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The setting of a story

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The central conflict in a story

Question 6

Which type of context clue uses a definition embedded within the sentence to explain an unfamiliar word?

Accepted Answer

Appositive/definition clue

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Synonym clue

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Antonym clue

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Example clue

Question 7

What is the purpose of proofreading in the writing process?

Accepted Answer

To correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

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To generate new ideas for writing

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To reorganize the structure of an essay

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To identify the audience for the writing