OAA OAA Writing & Language Arts 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of writing requires students to state a claim and support it with evidence?
- Narrative writing
- Persuasive writing (Correct answer)
- Descriptive writing
- Expository writing
Correct answer: Persuasive writing
Persuasive writing requires students to state a position and back it with logical evidence and reasoning.
Question 2: On the OAA, which element is MOST important when revising a written response?
- Handwriting clarity
- Ensuring ideas are logically organized and supported (Correct answer)
- Using the longest sentences possible
- Adding as many adjectives as possible
Correct answer: Ensuring ideas are logically organized and supported
Logical organization and strong supporting details are the core scoring criteria for written responses on the OAA.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
- To provide a concluding thought
- To introduce supporting details
- To state the main idea of the paragraph (Correct answer)
- To transition to the next paragraph
Correct answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence tells the reader the central idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop.
Question 4: Which sentence correctly uses a comma?
- I went to the store and, I bought milk.
- After the game, we celebrated at the restaurant. (Correct answer)
- She likes, cats and dogs.
- He ran fast, but, tripped.
Correct answer: After the game, we celebrated at the restaurant.
A comma is correctly placed after an introductory clause before the main clause.
Question 5: In an OAA extended response, what does 'elaboration' mean?
- Writing neatly
- Repeating the question
- Adding details, examples, or explanations to support your ideas (Correct answer)
- Using large vocabulary words
Correct answer: Adding details, examples, or explanations to support your ideas
Elaboration means expanding on your ideas with specific details and examples to make your response thorough and convincing.
Question 6: Which word is a synonym for 'analyze' as used in OAA writing prompts?
- Ignore
- List
- Examine closely (Correct answer)
- Copy
Correct answer: Examine closely
To analyze means to examine something carefully to understand its parts, meaning, or implications.
OAA OAA Writing & Language Arts 1
Which type of writing requires students to state a claim and support it with evidence?