TASC Writing 1

Question 1

What is a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A clear statement of the main argument or purpose of the essay

Answer

A thesis statement presents the central argument or claim that the essay will support with evidence and reasoning, typically appearing in the introduction.

Question 2

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The group of students is ready.

Answer

'Group' is the subject (singular), not 'students' (part of the prepositional phrase). A singular subject requires a singular verb: 'is'.

Question 3

What is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunction

Answer

A run-on sentence improperly joins independent clauses without the necessary punctuation (period, semicolon) or coordinating conjunction.

Question 4

Which transition word shows a cause-and-effect relationship?

Accepted Answer

Therefore

Answer

'Therefore' indicates that what follows is a result or consequence of what came before, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

Answer

The topic sentence states the paragraph's main idea, giving the reader a preview of what the paragraph will discuss and support.

TASC Practice Test

TASC Practice Test

TASC Writing 1