TACHS Written Expression

Question 1

The TACHS Written Expression section assesses a student's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Organize and express ideas clearly in writing

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Solve complex algebra problems

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Memorize literary terms

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Recall historical facts

Question 2

Which sentence best serves as a strong topic sentence for a paragraph about the importance of exercise?

Accepted Answer

Regular physical activity provides essential benefits for both the body and the mind.

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Exercise is something that many people do.

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Some people like to run, and others prefer swimming.

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My favorite exercise is basketball.

Question 3

Which revision best improves the vague sentence: 'She did a lot of good things for the school'?

Accepted Answer

She organized three fundraisers and improved the school library.

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She did many things for the school that were good.

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She was good and helpful at school.

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The school was helped by her a lot.

Question 4

When writing a paragraph, the concluding sentence should:

Accepted Answer

Summarize the main idea and bring the paragraph to a close

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Introduce a brand new idea

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Restate the topic sentence using the same exact words

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Ask the reader a question

Question 5

Which transition word best shows a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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In addition

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For example

Question 6

Which writing strategy helps a student best prepare for the TACHS written expression section?

Accepted Answer

Practicing organizing ideas into clear paragraphs with evidence

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Memorizing long lists of vocabulary words only

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Copying sentences from textbooks

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Writing as many words as possible without rereading