WIAT Written Expression & Spelling Accuracy 4

Question 1

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; therefore, she passed the test.

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I love hiking; and camping in the mountains.

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He ran fast; but he still missed the bus.

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They ate dinner; and then watched a movie.

Question 2

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'not capable of being read'?

Accepted Answer

Illegible

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Ilegible

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Illegable

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Ilegable

Question 3

Which example best illustrates a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

She finished her homework then she watched TV.

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She finished her homework, and then she watched TV.

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After finishing her homework, she watched TV.

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She finished her homework. Then she watched TV.

Question 4

In written expression scoring on the WIAT, which element is evaluated in the Essay Composition task?

Accepted Answer

Theme development, text organization, and word count.

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Only the number of words written.

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Reading fluency and phonological awareness.

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Arithmetic computation skills.

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Supersede

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Supercede

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Superceed

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Superseed

Question 6

A student writes a paragraph with every sentence beginning with 'I.' What revision strategy should be applied?

Accepted Answer

Vary sentence beginnings with clauses, phrases, or different subjects.

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Delete all sentences that begin with 'I.'

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Replace all 'I' with 'we.'

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Combine all sentences into one long sentence.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

The dog wagged its tail.

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The cat licked it's paw.

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It's fur was matted and wet.

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Its' a beautiful day outside.