NeSA Writing 3

Question 1

A student writes: 'There are alot of reasons why exercise is important.' What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

'alot' should be 'a lot'

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'are' should be 'is'

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'important' should be 'importance'

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No correction is needed

Question 2

Which best describes the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To hook the reader and introduce the topic and thesis

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To summarize the writer's conclusion

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To present evidence and analysis

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To list the supporting details for each body paragraph

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're'?

Accepted Answer

They're going to their house over there.

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There going to there house over their.

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Their going to they're house over there.

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There going to their house over they're.

Question 4

What is 'elaboration' in the context of NeSA writing tasks?

Accepted Answer

Developing ideas with specific details, examples, and explanations

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Repeating the thesis statement multiple times

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Writing more sentences to increase word count

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Using complex vocabulary throughout the essay

Question 5

Which revision corrects the run-on sentence: 'I love Nebraska summers they are warm and sunny.'

Accepted Answer

I love Nebraska summers. They are warm and sunny.

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I love Nebraska summers, they are warm and sunny.

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I love Nebraska summers they, are warm and sunny.

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I love Nebraska, summers they are warm and sunny.

Question 6

In persuasive writing, what is a 'counterargument'?

Accepted Answer

An opposing viewpoint that the writer then addresses

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The writer's main claim

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The evidence that supports the thesis

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A conclusion that restates the argument