TACHS Written Expression 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Organize and express ideas clearly in writing

Answer

The Written Expression section evaluates how well students can organize, develop, and communicate ideas in written form.

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.

Answer

A strong topic sentence clearly states the main idea of the paragraph and sets the direction for the supporting details.

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.

Answer

Specific details make writing stronger — naming the exact actions (fundraisers, library) is far more effective than vague phrases.

Question 4

When writing a paragraph, the concluding sentence should:

Accepted Answer

Summarize the main idea and bring the paragraph to a close

Answer

A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph by reinforcing the main idea without simply repeating the topic sentence word for word.

Question 5

Which transition word best shows a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals a contrast or shift between two opposing or different ideas.

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