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FSA Writing Test essentials
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1
Elaboration means...
filling in blank space
demonstrating that you know nothing
adding on in your own words, and your own personal experience or voice
paraphrasing
2
There are two possible types of essay:
fictional and non fiction
argumentative and fictional
informative and narrative
argumentative and informative
3
Taking time to read/plan and think helps you (more than one is correct)
match the source title with the text evidence
stay focused
find your text evidence when you start writing
save time
4
The purpose of an informative essay is to:
to educate or inform the reader.
confuse the reader
tell the reader a story
persuade/convince the reader
5
You must _____ to pass the FAST.
pass both the writing and reading tests
pass the SAT or ACT
pass the writing test
pass the reading test
6
A counterclaim (what someone else might think or feel) is not complete unless you...
write at least two sentences
put it in the introduction
omit it
the other side of the argument
7
I should write my conclusion at the 10 minute mark!
False
True
8
Informative essays have an introduction which should be a minimum of 8 sentences long.
False
True
9
How much time will you get to take this test?
1 hour
120 minutes
55 minutes
4minutes
10
At 1 hour left, I should start writing/typing my essay so I don't run out of time.
True
False
11
Which of these is not scored on the essay?
how your write your essay
standards of English
purpose, focus, and organization
evidence and elaboration
12
Each body paragraph should match...
what you wrote on your outline/plan
your sources
your conclusion
the computer keyboard
13
Which of these is NOT included in the rubric?
use of elaborative techniques
a very long introduction
thorough and convincing support/evidence
a clear idea
14
Which of these MUST you include...
source
text evidence
a five paragraph essay
text evidence and source/title or passage the information is in
15
The conclusion should be...
including a thesis statement
a repeat of the introduction
remind the reader about your topic/opinion, and the reasons and wrap up
long and drawn out
16
This is a text based test. That means...
you must use the sources provided to support your topics/reasons
you must write in a conversational tone
you must write a five paragraph essay
you can use your own personal experiences in your writing
17
An argumentative essay has...
a counterclaim
a claim (opinion), 3 reasons and a conclusion
a main idea
a claim (opinion)
18
The purpose of a HOOK is to...
pass the time
engage the reader
bore the reader
fill the paper
19
The difference between a hook and a wrap- up sentence is...
a hook is the 1st sentence in an introduction and a wrap up is a conclusion
a hook is for argumentative essays only
a wrap- up is only in your conclusion paragraph.
a hook is for informative essays only
20
The FAST Writing test is worth...
12 points
nothing
50 points
100 points
21
Transitions/transitional phrases are important because...
it looks like you wrote more
they help keep the reader busy
they are included on the FAST grading rubric
it wastes time
22
When writing an informative essay you need:
a beginning, middle and end
a five paragraph essay
HELP!
transitions
