MCAS MCAS Writing and Composition 2

Question 1

In an informational essay, what is the purpose of using headings and subheadings?

Accepted Answer

To organize content and help the reader navigate the text

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To make the essay look longer

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To replace topic sentences

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To add a personal touch to formal writing

Question 2

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Accepted Answer

Carlos wrote the report.

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The book was read by the student.

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The homework was finished by Maria.

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The experiment was conducted by the team.

Question 3

What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a source?

Accepted Answer

To rewrite the source's ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning

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To copy the exact words of the source

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To summarize only the main point

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To quote the source with quotation marks

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.

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She ran to school.

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Because it was raining, she took an umbrella.

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Although tired, he finished his homework.

Question 5

What is the purpose of using specific, concrete details in descriptive writing?

Accepted Answer

To help the reader vividly imagine the subject being described

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To make writing longer

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To fulfill a word count requirement

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To avoid using literary devices

Question 6

In argumentative writing, what is the role of evidence?

Accepted Answer

To support and prove the writer's claims

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To make the essay appear longer

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To replace the thesis statement

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To introduce counterarguments only