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Using Sophisticated Writing Techniques
Using Sophisticated Writing Techniques
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Preparing for the TNReady Writing Assessment
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1
Maria ate everything on her plate _ furthermore she ate the fruit off of her dad's plate.
. . . plate; furthermore she ate . . .
. . . plate, furthermore, she ate . . .
Correct as written.
. . . plate; furthermore, she ate . . .
2
In a honeybee colony, _ are drones, workers, and a queen. All work together for the hive.
they're
their
there
3
Which area on the rubric is influenced most by your evidence (CD) and elaboration (CM)?
Development
Conventions
Language
Focus/Organization
4
What are the evaluators looking for in an argument essay?
Intro, claim, counterclaim, thesis
Intro, claim, counterclaim with rebuttal, conclusion
Intro, article 1, article 2, conclusion
Intro, claim, counterclaim
5
After Rebecca served a delicious dinner, Dad boasted that she is the Paula Deen of the family.
This is an allusion.
This is personification.
This is a simile.
This is a pun.
6
The residents of Nashville will be delighted by today's forecast; they can expect copious rain.
This is verbal irony.
This is an allusion.
This is personification.
This is an idiom.
7
There were limited amounts of chicken in the freezer _ consequently we had burgers for dinner.
. . . in the freezer; consequently we . . .
. . . in the freezer; consequently, we . . .
Correct as written
. . . in the freezer, consequently we . . .
8
What is the proper way to join two sentences together using the word nevertheless?
Sentence 1; nevertheless, sentence 2.
Sentence 1, nevertheless sentence 2.
Sentence 1, nevertheless, sentence 2.
Sentence 1; nevertheless sentence 2.
9
Which type of punctuation can function similar to a comma (provides a pause).
ellipses
dash
semicolon
colon
10
Researchers have found that _ likely to remember negative experiences more accurately.
your
you're
11
Which correctly shows the title of a poem?
Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face
"Be glad your Nose is on your Face"
"Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face"
Be glad your Nose is on your Face
12
They sent me on a wild goose chase.
This is an allusion.
This is a metaphor.
This is an idiom.
This is onomatopoeia.
13
_ estimated that most of the trees have been alive since before the arrival of the Mayflower.
Its
It's
14
The water made a sound like kittens lapping.
This is a metaphor.
This is a simile.
This is an idiom.
This is an allusion.
15
Last night's rain left the road wet and muddy _ so the bus got stuck in the ditch.
. . . wet and muddy, so the bus . . .
Correct as written.
. . . wet and muddy; so, the bus . . .
. . . wet and muddy; so the bus . . .
16
If you ever travel to Greece _ be sure to visit the Acropolis Museum.
Correct as written.
. . . to Greece, and and be sure . . .
. . . to Greece, be sure . . .
. . . to Greece; be sure . . .
17
Complete the sent. so that it uses personification: The run-down truck _ through its last trip.
drove
rolled
lasted
suffered
18
Which area is influenced most by your transitions, words, and sentence variety?
Language
Conventions
Focus/Organization
Development
19
Allan moved to the US from Mexico _ and he started a famous detective agency in Chicago.
. . . from Mexico; and he started . . .
Correct as written.,
. . . from Mexico and, he started . . .
. . . from Mexico, and he started . . .
20
The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.
This is an idiom.
This is a metaphor.
This is a simile.
This is an allusion.
21
Which correctly shows the title of a magazine?
"Car and Driver"
"Car and Driver"
Car and Driver
Car and Driver
22
In vacant lots in Detroit, people have planted community gardens ___ and created bike trails.
. . . community gardens and they created . . .
. . . community gardens, and created . . .
Correct as written.
. . . community gardens; and created . . .
23
One _ of the difficult political environment was that legislation couldn't be passed.
affect
effect
24
Which correctly shows the title of a song?
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
"Do your Ears hang Low?"
"Do Your Ears Hang Low?"
25
Which correctly shows the title of a newspaper?
Las Vegas Sun
"Las Vegas Sun"
Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas Sun
26
Black boxes are required on a commercial flights; _ main purpose it to record information.
their
there
they're
27
After eating egg drop soup at PF Changs _ she began to squawk like a chicken.
. . . PF Changs, she began . . .
. . . PF Changs, and she . . .
. . . PF Changs; she began . . .
Correct as written
28
Which of the following is correct?
My Uncle Ron painted by bike purple.
My mom gave me $20 for lunch.
My Grandma Jane bakes the best chocolate cake.
I want to visit aunt Susie.
29
Complete the sent. so that it uses personification: The ignored book sat _ on the nightstand.
eternally
unread
collecting dust
patiently
30
Which of the following is not considered formal writing.
I am asking you to change your vote.
Principal Pullium offers, "I believe you dress for success."
One may think that dress codes are a thing of the past.
The popular consensus is that the students are correct.
31
Which is the correct plural possessive?
childrens shoes'
children's shoes
childrens shoes
childrens' shoes
32
Snakes will usually not harm you if you _let them alone and keep a safe distance.
let
leave
33
It's hard to _ the fact that people don't want to forgive.
accept
except
34
Even though the brain makes up 2% of _ total body weight, it uses 25% of the oxygen supply.
you're
your
35
What is the first thing you should do upon receiving the writing assessment?
Read and annotate the passages.
Start writing. There isn't enough time to plan.
Read the prompt to see what your focus is.
Start a graphic organizer on your blank paper.
36
Which correctly shows the title of a book?
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
37
What should you use if you want to leave information out that doesn't change the meaning?
period
comma
ellipses
dash
38
Delayed departures and lost luggage can sometimes test the airline travelers _.
patients
patience
39
Complete the sentence so that it uses personification: The car engine _ as I tried to start it.
rumbled
coughed
failed
rattled
40
Complete the sent. so that it uses personification: The volcano was still _ clouds of smoke.
covered in
erupting with
surrounded by
belching
41
Which of the following is correct?
The wind blew my trampoline into my Western neighbor's yard.
The plane flew East toward New York City.
Go South on 65 to get to Gulf Shores.
The best way to get to the North Pole is to fly north.
42
Which correctly shows the title of a movie?
"The Sword in the Stone"
"The Sword In The Stone"
The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone
43
Which of the following is correct?
Give the paper to Danny and we.
Give the paper to Danny and me.
Give the paper to Danny and us.
Give the paper to Danny and I.
44
Airplane food has a reputation for being unappetizing _ but the food may not be responsible.
. . . being unappetizing, but the food . . .
. . . being unappetizing; but the food . . .
. . . being unappetizing but, the food . . .
Correct as written.
45
If we walk outside in the rain, we may melt.
This is a pun.
This is an allusion.
This is an idiom.
This is personification.
46
Wilma Rudolph battled polio until 12 _ but went on to become an Olympic gold medalist.
. . . until 12; but she went . . .
. . . until 12; but, she went . . .
. . . until 12, but went on . . .
Correct as written.
47
Which type of punctuation functions like a period but joins two sentences together?
period
comma
semicolon
apostrophe
48
On their road trip from Mexico to Nashville, Emily _ through Tuscon, Phoenix, and Flagstaff.
passed
past
49
Which correctly shows the title of a short story?
the Door in the Wall
"the Door in the Wall"
"The Door in the Wall"
The Door in the Wall
50
Arthur is an aardvark who can talk _ his best friend, Buster, is a bunny.
. . . who can talk; his best friend . . .
Correct as written.
. . . who can talk, however, his best friend . . .
. . . who can talk, his best friend . . .
51
The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk with.
This is a simile.
This is an idiom.
This is personification.
This is an allusion.
52
Which correctly shows the title of a play?
The Robbers Break in
The Robbers Break In
The Robbers Break in
"The Robbers Break In"
53
Which is the correct plural possessive?
duck's feet
ducks feet'
ducks feet
ducks' feet
54
Experts _ that all children receive a measles vaccination once between 12 and 15 months of age.
advise
advice
55
Every year people attend the festival to experience _ spectacular performances and cuisine.
its
it's
56
Which of the following should not be in a narrative essay?
1st person
characters
parenthetical citations
dialogue
57
Joe's Ford truck groaned as he turned the ignition. It didn't want to start.
This is personification.
This is an idiom.
This is an allusion.
This is a simile.
58
Which area is influenced most by your grammar - spelling, punctuation, and, capitalization?
Focus and Organization
Conventions
Development
Language
59
Which area on the rubric is influenced most by your introduction and conclusion?
Development
Conventions
Language
Focus/Organization
60
Which correctly shows the title of a TV show?
Liv and Maddie
Liv and Maddie
Liv and Maddie
"Liv and Maddie"
61
At 21 , Peter was overwhelmed with responsibilities and wished he could fly to Neverland.
This is personification.
This is an idiom.
This is an allusion.
This is a metaphor.
62
What should you do if you hear the 5 minute warning and you're not done?
Keep working. You're doing the best you can.
Get frustrated and lose focus.
Write on the paper that you didn't have enough time.
Skip a few lines and rewrite your thesis as a conclusion.
63
Which correctly shows the title of an article?
To Help a Shy Child, Listen
"To Help a Shy Child, Listen"
"To Help A Shy Child, Listen"
To Help A Shy Child, Listen
64
Dakota paints and draws _, but her real talent is creative writing.
good
well
65
Sartre won the Nobel Prize in 1964, but he declined to _ the award for personal reasons.
accept
except
66
Nichole's room is as tidy as an overgrown garden.
This is verbal irony.
This is personification.
This is an allusion.
This is an idiom.
67
Which of the following should not be in an informational essay?
both articles
opinion
parenthetical citations
3rd person
68
Which type of punctuation works with a coordinating conjunction to combine sentences?
comma
apostrophe
semicolon
period
69
Celine loves the outdoors so much that she would rather go camping _ stay in a fancy hotel.
then
than
70
Complete the sentence so that it uses personification: The package that arrived on my doorstep
was elaborately decorated with colorful stars.
was squashed by the mailman as he tripped down the steps.
seemed eager to be opened.
seemed mysterious.
