Wechsler Test Written Expression 3

Question 1

Which is the strongest indicator of good paragraph organization in a written response?

Accepted Answer

A clear topic sentence followed by supporting details

Answer

Organization is shown by a topic sentence and logically ordered support.

Question 2

A student omits all end punctuation. This affects which scoring category?

Accepted Answer

Mechanics

Answer

Punctuation falls under writing mechanics.

Question 3

Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The list of items is on the desk.

Answer

The singular subject 'list' takes the singular verb 'is.'

Question 4

On many written-expression batteries, why are timed and untimed tasks both used?

Accepted Answer

To separate writing fluency from writing quality

Answer

Timed tasks capture fluency while untimed tasks capture composition quality.

Question 5

Which revision best improves this sentence: 'The team they won the game'?

Accepted Answer

The team won the game.

Answer

Removing the redundant pronoun 'they' fixes the double subject.

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