You must _____ to pass the FSA.

pass both the writing and reading tests

Transitions are important because...

they are included on the rubric

The conclusion should be...

to the point with something new or interesting

Taking time to brainstorm helps you (more than one is correct)

stay focused, match the source with the text evidence, find your text evidence when you start writing, save time

The purpose of an informative essay is to:

demonstrate your reading comprehension to the reader

This is a text based test. That means...

you must use the sources provided to support your subtopics

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FSA Writing Test

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1
Informative essays have an introduction which should be a minimum of 8 sentences long.
True
False
2
The difference between a hook and a lead is...
a hook is for non fiction
a hook is for fiction
a lead is for fiction
a hook is for persuasive
3
The purpose of a lead sentence is to...
engage the reader
bore the reader
pass the time
fill the paper
4
You must _____ to pass the FSA.
pass the writing test
pass the SAT or ACT
pass the reading test
pass both the writing and reading tests
5
Elaboration means...
demonstrating that you know nothing
filling in blank space
adding on in your own words
paraphrasing
6
An argumentative essay has...
a claim and a counterclaim
a main idea
a counterclaim
a claim
7
Which of these MUST you include...
source
a five paragraph essay
text evidence and source
text evidence
8
Transitions are important because...
it looks like you wrote more
it wastes time
they help keep the reader busy
they are included on the rubric
9
A subtopic is...
not important
a main idea
a part of the main idea
your thesis statement
10
The conclusion should be...
including a thesis statement
long and drawn out
to the point with something new or interesting
a repeat of the introduction
11
Which of these is NOT included in the rubric?
use of elaborative techniques
a very long introduction
thorough and convincing support
a clear controlling idea
12
A counterclaim is not complete unless you...
omit it
write at least two sentences
refute it
put it in the introduction
13
The FSA Writing test is worth...
nothing
10 points
50 points
100 points
14
Taking time to brainstorm helps you (more than one is correct)
stay focused
match the source with the text evidence
find your text evidence when you start writing
save time
15
When writing an informative essay you need:
a beginning, middle and end
transitions
help
a five paragraph essay
16
Which of these is not scored on the essay?
standards of English
evidence and elaboration
purpose, focus, and organization
penmanship
17
The purpose of an informative essay is to:
confuse the reader
demonstrate your reading comprehension to the reader
tell the reader a story
persuade the reader
18
There are two possible types of essay:
fictional and non fiction
argumentative and fictional
informative and narrative
argumentative and informative
19
This is a text based test. That means...
you must write a five paragraph essay
you must write in a conversational tone
you must use the sources provided to support your subtopics
you can use your own personal experiences in your writing
20
Each body paragraph should match...
the computer keyboard
your conclusion
your claim in the introduction
your sources

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