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'

Answer

'A lot' is always written as two separate words; 'alot' is not a standard English word.

Question 2

Which best describes the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To hook the reader and introduce the topic and thesis

Answer

An introduction engages the reader with a hook, provides background context, and ends with the thesis statement.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

They're going to their house over there.

Answer

'They're' = they are, 'their' = belonging to them, and 'there' = a place — each used correctly in option B.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Developing ideas with specific details, examples, and explanations

Answer

Elaboration means developing ideas fully by adding specific details, examples, explanations, or evidence to support claims.

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.

Answer

A run-on sentence can be corrected by separating it into two complete sentences with a period.

NeSA - Nebraska State Accountability Practice Test