FREE ParaPro Writing Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A student's essay has a strong introduction and conclusion but weak body paragraphs. What is the MOST important revision task?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen the body paragraphs with more specific evidence, examples, and explanation

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Rewrite the introduction

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Shorten the conclusion

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Add a new title

Question 2

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

Accepted Answer

The children's books were on the shelf.

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The childrens' books were on the shelf.

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The childrens books were on the shelf.

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The childrens's books were on the shelf.

Question 3

A student is writing a research paper and wants to include information from a source without copying it word for word. What should the student do?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrase the information in her own words and cite the source

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Copy the exact text and change a few words

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Present the information as her own original idea

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Include the information only if no one will notice

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement for an essay arguing that school uniforms benefit students?

Accepted Answer

School uniforms benefit students by reducing socioeconomic disparities, improving focus, and fostering a sense of community.

Answer

Some schools require uniforms.

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This essay will discuss school uniforms.

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Many people have opinions about school uniforms.

Question 5

A paraprofessional is helping a student who wrote a paragraph with no logical order — the sentences are randomly arranged. What is the BEST strategy?

Accepted Answer

Cut the sentences apart and have the student physically rearrange them into a logical sequence

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Have the student rewrite the entire essay from scratch

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Tell the student the paragraph is fine as is

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Add transition words without rearranging the sentences

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

She needed three ingredients: eggs, milk, and flour.

Answer

She needed: eggs, milk, and flour.

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She needed eggs: milk and flour.

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She: needed eggs, milk, and flour.