Duplicate of Writing FSA

Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST example of a claim: Should students have homework weekly?

Accepted Answer

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

Question 2

What's the first thing you do when writing the FSA essay after filling out your name and stuff?

Accepted Answer

read the prompt

Question 3

What tools on the FSA will help you prepare for your writing?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 4

What is the highest score you can get for conventions according to the FSA rubric?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

What punctuation should follow a transition word or transitional phrase?

Accepted Answer

a comma

Question 6

What does the word "relevant" mean?

Accepted Answer

On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.

Question 7

What is Elaboration?

Accepted Answer

Describing your reasons and examples in more details

Question 8

Which of the following would be an error in your essay?

Accepted Answer

Using vague words

Question 9

What is the purpose of a hook?

Accepted Answer

To engage the reader

Question 10

What does a sentence need to be complete?

Accepted Answer

A subject and verb.

Question 11

After reading the writing prompt what should you do?

Accepted Answer

figure out if the essay is informational or argumentative

Question 12

What is the first step when you are writing an essay?

Accepted Answer

Read the prompt

Question 13

How do you say that something belongs to you (first person, plural).

Accepted Answer

our trip

Question 14

On the other hand, some critics say eSport is not a sport because there is no physical exertion

Accepted Answer

a counter-claim

Question 15

When you are finished typing your essay, you should...

Accepted Answer

Check for errors and word choices.

Question 16

In your opening paragraph, what must you have?

Accepted Answer

a claim

Question 17

In our outlines and body paragraphs, how many pieces of evidence are considered "sufficient"?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 18

Which of the following issues may affect your essay during testing?

Accepted Answer

There are no problems with testing.

Question 19

How many reasons do you need to state in your opening paragraph?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 20

After reading the prompt, and you feel stuck or overwhelmed, you should...

Accepted Answer

restate the claim and then move on to the second paragraph, first reason

Question 21

If you're for stronger gun control laws the following is a sufficient counter-claim?

Accepted Answer

On the other hand, a lot of gun control laws already exist.

Question 22

If you are given an informational prompt, that means...

Accepted Answer

all are good answers

Question 23

Which topic about Shakespeare is not relevant when considering the essay topic?

Accepted Answer

De Vere wrote the plays

Question 24

In your concluding paragraph you should

Accepted Answer

all are good answers

Question 25

How much standard time is given to write your essay during the FSA?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Question 26

How do you support your claim?

Accepted Answer

With evidence

Question 27

After you've written your transition word or phrase then what comes next in your 2nd paragraph?

Accepted Answer

your first reason

Question 28

Which citation is wrong?

Accepted Answer

(Who Wrote Shakespeare?)

Question 29

Which sentence is written and cited correctly?

Accepted Answer

H. Waiter said, "When I had a car I was tense" (Source 1).

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.

Question 31

Which citation is written correctly.

Accepted Answer

Twain wrote, "Isn't it odd, when you think of it ("Austin").

Question 32

Which of the following feedback would be appropriate during peer review?

Accepted Answer

Changed "that" to "the country" so your idea will be clear.

Question 33

Where in your essay must you state your second reason or subtopic?

Accepted Answer

third paragraph, first sentence

Question 34

Your essay's evidence should be...

Accepted Answer

Relevant and sufficient

Question 35

Explain why there is a controversy surrounding Shakespeare's identity is an example of...

Accepted Answer

an informational writing prompt, a claim

Question 36

What is a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

Question 37

What are the two types of style in writing?

Accepted Answer

Formal and Informal

Question 38

Your second paragraph should start with what?

Accepted Answer

a transition word or phrase

Question 39

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

Accepted Answer

To have adequate support from the text.

Question 40

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

Accepted Answer

last sentence of your introduction

Question 41

When you check your essay, you should look for...

Accepted Answer

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

Question 42

Which of the following would be the BEST option for a transition word or phrase?

Accepted Answer

Initially

Question 43

Which hook is over used and should not be used unless you happen to have a great one?

Accepted Answer

the rhetorical question

Question 44

When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...

Accepted Answer

Information from as many of the sources as possible.

Question 45

If you're having trouble getting started just...

Accepted Answer

rewrite the prompt and begin your second paragraph

Question 46

After figuring out if it's informational or argumentative, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

try to think of a really good hook, restate the prompt

Question 47

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

Accepted Answer

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

Question 48

Which of the following citations is correct?

Accepted Answer

(Author's Last Name)

Question 49

What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?

Accepted Answer

Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.

Question 50

Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?

Accepted Answer

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a part of grammar?

Accepted Answer

Desperate Clause

Question 52

What is the difference between a colon and a semi-colon?

Accepted Answer

A colon is used before lists.

Question 53

What is another example of a clincher?

Accepted Answer

a bold statement, a call to action

Duplicate of Writing FSA

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Duplicate of Writing FSA

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