TNReady Overview Prep.

Question 1

Which definition best fits the text structure of compare/contrast?

Accepted Answer

Shows what’s in common and what’s different

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT represent what textual evidence is?

Accepted Answer

writing down interesting info that the author says

Question 3

Which of the following is not a characteristic of informational writing?

Accepted Answer

uses dialogue between characters

Question 4

When you pull apart the prompt, you should draw an arrow to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

direct objects

Question 5

About how long should you spend reading and annotating?

Accepted Answer

25 minutes

Question 6

Which definition best fits the text structure of description?

Accepted Answer

provides the reader with a mental picture

Question 7

About how long should you spend revising/editing your essay?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational/explanatory writing?

Accepted Answer

utilizes narrative techniques to develop events & characters

Question 9

About how long should you spend pulling apart the prompt?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Question 10

Which of the following types of writing does informational/explanatory writing fall under?

Accepted Answer

expository

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational/explanatory writing?

Accepted Answer

has a counterclaim and rebuttal

Question 12

Which definition best fits the text structure of cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

explains reasons why something happened

Question 13

Rephrasing the author's words and putting them into your own words is the definition of...

Accepted Answer

paraphrasing

Question 14

Which of the following should NOT be included in your informational/explanatory essay?

Accepted Answer

character development

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational/explanatory writing?

Accepted Answer

states claim, provides counterclaim, and includes a rebuttal

Question 16

Which definition best fits the text structure of problem/solution?

Accepted Answer

Author states a problem and solution(s)

Question 17

Which of the following will help you be successful on the TNReady Part 1 writing assessment?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is the best definition of informational/explanatory writing?

Accepted Answer

writing that informs & provides information to the audience

Question 19

When you pull apart the prompt, you should underline which of the following?

Accepted Answer

additional requirements

Question 20

About how long should you spend actually writing your essay?

Accepted Answer

35 minutes

Question 21

When you read the text(s) AGAIN to annotate, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

both A and B

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational writing?

Accepted Answer

uses correct counterclaims

Question 23

Which definition best fits the text structure of chronological?

Accepted Answer

in order of time

Question 24

What are the types of writing on the TNReady Part 1 writing assessment?

Accepted Answer

argument, informational/explanatory, narrative

Question 25

Which definition best fits the text structure of sequential/order of importance?

Accepted Answer

steps described in order they occur

Question 26

About how long should you spend planning for your essay?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Question 27

When you first read the text(s), you should read for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

overall comprehension

Question 28

Which of the following is not a characteristic of informational writing?

Accepted Answer

uses correct rebuttals

Question 29

When you first read the text(s), you should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 30

When you pull apart the prompt, you should place a box around which of the following?

Accepted Answer

verbs

Question 31

Which of the following should be avoided in good informational/explanatory writing?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 32

Which of the following do you NOT do when quoting textual evidence?

Accepted Answer

you must put it in all capital letters

TNReady Overview Prep.

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TNReady Overview Prep.

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