FSA Writing Review - General

Question 1

Which of the following phrases in the prompt signals that it will be argumentative

Accepted Answer

Write an essay in which you take a position on….

Question 2

What type of essay will NOT be on the FSA Writing Test?

Accepted Answer

Narrative

Question 3

Your body paragraphs should be mostly....

Accepted Answer

Your own words that explain evidence and support the topic

Question 4

What should you do when you first start your essay?

Accepted Answer

Read the prompt and dissect it

Question 5

What should be in the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Restate the claim/controlling idea

Question 6

How should each body paragraph begin?

Accepted Answer

With a capital letter, With a transition or transitional phrase

Question 7

How should your essay start? (first sentence)

Accepted Answer

An interesting sentence that draws the reader in

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct way to cite your evidence?

Accepted Answer

According to the article “Vegetarianism: The Healthy Choice”, “direct quotation” (author)., In the article “Vegetarianism”, the author explained…, As explained in paragraph 5….

Question 9

What is the main difference between informational and argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

In argumentative you have a counterclaim, In informational you're given a main idea (you don't choose)

Question 10

What is the purpose of a counter claim?

Accepted Answer

It states the other side of the argument & why it won't work

Question 11

Which of the following phrases in a prompt signals it will be argumentative

Accepted Answer

Write an essay on whether or not...

Question 12

Which is NOT a transition word?

Accepted Answer

Never

Question 13

How much time do you have to complete the FSA Writing Test?

Accepted Answer

120min

Question 14

Which of the following is not a correct way to include evidence in your essay?

Accepted Answer

Directly quoting without quotation marks, but with the title

Question 15

Which of the following phrases in the prompt signals that it will be informational

Accepted Answer

Write to explain the similarities and differences of…., Write an essay on the effect of…., All of the above, Write to inform your reader on how…

FSA Writing Review - General

Questions 15

FSA Writing Review - General

Questions 15