NFST Writing Ability 5

Question 1

Which sentence best demonstrates precise word choice in a government report?

Accepted Answer

The security situation deteriorated rapidly.

Answer

Precise, formal vocabulary like 'deteriorated' and 'rapidly' is preferred in official government writing.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

It states the main idea that the paragraph will develop.

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the central idea of a paragraph, guiding the reader about what will follow.

Question 3

Which option corrects the comma splice in: 'The treaty was signed, both parties celebrated.'?

Accepted Answer

The treaty was signed; both parties celebrated.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses that are closely related without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 4

Which is the best example of using specific evidence to support a claim in writing?

Accepted Answer

The policy reduced border incidents by 40% in fiscal year 2025.

Answer

Specific, quantifiable evidence ('reduced by 40%') is far more persuasive and credible than vague generalizations.

Question 5

Which version of the sentence correctly uses 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

Accepted Answer

There were fewer complaints after the new policy was implemented.

Answer

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns (complaints), while 'less' is used with uncountable quantities.

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