TASC Writing 3

Question 1

Which transition word shows contrast?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals a contrast between ideas.

Question 2

Identify the sentence fragment.

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining.

Answer

A dependent clause beginning with 'because' is not a complete sentence.

Question 3

Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the students is ready.

Answer

'Each' is singular and takes the singular verb 'is.'

Question 4

What does it mean to revise an essay?

Accepted Answer

Improve content and organization

Answer

Revising focuses on improving ideas, structure, and clarity.

Question 5

Which is the correctly punctuated quotation?

Accepted Answer

She said, "Hello."

Answer

A comma introduces the quote and the period goes inside the quotation marks.

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