Writing Skills Quiz

Which sentence best exemplifies the topic sentence of a paragraph?

Which property of a well-written text primarily concerns itself with correct spelling, spacing, punctuation, indentation, abbreviations, and capitalization?

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental property of a well-written text?

What punctuation mark is most appropriate to complete the sentence: "What a beautiful surprise___"

Which part of a paragraph is designed to introduce the reader to the central purpose or main idea of the text?

In the sentence, "Ben refused to submit his credentials. As a result, he was sanctioned by the school," which type of transition word is 'as a result'?

If your goal is to ensure that your paragraph flows smoothly and logically from one idea to the next, which property of a well-written text should you prioritize?

A writer is revising a paragraph and notices that the ideas seem disconnected and jump from topic to topic without a clear connection. Which of the following revision strategies would most effectively address this issue?

Which aspect is NOT a primary component of effective writing?

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct capitalization?

Which characteristic is NOT essential for a strong claim?

When making claims, what foundational element is crucial?

How does critical thinking relate to critical reading?

Claims of value should primarily reflect:

What is the primary aim of claims of policy?

The key purpose of a claim of fact is to:

To effectively illustrate the various types of renewable energy sources in a report, which paragraph development method would be most suitable?

Which paragraph pattern is most effective for explaining the concept of 'artificial intelligence' to an audience unfamiliar with the topic?

When writing a paragraph about the positive impacts of volunteering, which paragraph pattern would be most effective in highlighting specific instances of community improvement?

A writer is detailing the step-by-step process of conducting a scientific experiment. Which paragraph pattern should be used?

What is the primary intention of a paragraph that begins with the sentence: 'Climate change is primarily caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.'?

Which of the following options is an example of a paragraph developed through exemplification?

What is being emphasized in a paragraph that uses transition words such as 'initially', 'subsequently', and 'finally'?

Which of the following best describes the main point of the paragraph: 'The new city park offers a variety of activities. There is a playground for children, a basketball court for teens, and a walking path for seniors. It’s a great addition to the community.'?

Which question is considered explicit, focusing on directly stated information?

Which sentence demonstrates correct punctuation use for joining two independent clauses?

Which of the following statements best exemplifies a claim, indicating a stance or opinion?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a claim of fact?

In the following excerpt, which property of well-written text is most clearly exemplified?

"During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth, and technological development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the domestic ideal."

A claim of value aims to:

Which statement exemplifies a claim of policy?

Considering current societal issues, which of the following statements is most likely a claim of value rather than a claim of fact or policy?

Which cohesion technique involves the use of words to refer back to previously mentioned nouns or noun phrases, creating a link between different parts of the text?

Which of the following sentences exemplifies the use of formal language?

Which statement most clearly represents a claim of policy, suggesting a specific course of action?

Which of the claims is the LEAST impactful?

Which statement provides the most comprehensive description of a well-written text?

What is the primary function of a claim within a text?

Which sentence is an example of incorrect subject-verb agreement?

The claim is generally identified by the existence of which words?

Which factor undermines the effectiveness of a claim?

Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.

Which word is least likely found in a claim of value?

Consider the statement: 'Jessica is happy because she gets good grades.' From the choices provided, which question is explicitly answered in the given statement?