NeSA Writing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
- The students' projects were outstanding. (Correct answer)
- The students's projects were outstanding.
- The student's projects was outstanding.
- The students project's were outstanding.
Correct answer: The students' projects were outstanding.
For a plural noun ending in -s, the possessive is formed by adding only an apostrophe after the -s.
Question 2: What is the best definition of 'supporting details' in a paragraph?
- Sentences that restate the thesis
- Facts, examples, or explanations that develop the topic sentence (Correct answer)
- Transitional phrases that connect paragraphs
- The concluding sentence that wraps up the paragraph
Correct answer: Facts, examples, or explanations that develop the topic sentence
Supporting details are facts, examples, or explanations that provide evidence or development for the topic sentence.
Question 3: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
- She loves to read; books, and magazines.
- She loves to read; she visits the library weekly. (Correct answer)
- She loves; to read books and magazines.
- She loves to read books; and magazines.
Correct answer: She loves to read; she visits the library weekly.
A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Question 4: When writing a narrative, what does 'point of view' refer to?
- The setting where the story takes place
- The perspective from which the story is told (Correct answer)
- The theme or moral of the story
- The sequence of events in the plot
Correct answer: The perspective from which the story is told
Point of view refers to the narrator's perspective: first person (I/we), second person (you), or third person (he/she/they).
Question 5: Which element distinguishes formal writing from informal writing?
- Use of slang and contractions
- Complete sentences and standard grammar (Correct answer)
- Conversational tone and abbreviations
- Short paragraphs and bullet points
Correct answer: Complete sentences and standard grammar
Formal writing uses complete sentences, standard grammar, and avoids slang or contractions, making it appropriate for academic and professional contexts.
Question 6: Which is the most effective concluding sentence for a paragraph about recycling benefits?
- Recycling is something people do.
- In conclusion, there are many things about recycling.
- Clearly, recycling conserves resources, reduces waste, and protects the environment for future generations. (Correct answer)
- So, recycling is good and everyone should try it.
Correct answer: Clearly, recycling conserves resources, reduces waste, and protects the environment for future generations.
An effective concluding sentence restates the main idea with specific details and a sense of finality, without being vague.
NeSA Writing 2
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?