Master Writing Skills: Composition for Year 7 English

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a key element of clear writing?

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Vivid imagery

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Appropriate grammar

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Concise language

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Logical organization

Question 2

What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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To join two independent clauses

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To separate items in a list

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To indicate a pause or break

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To replace a comma

Question 3

Which type of sentence structure is most effective for formal writing?

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Complex sentences

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Simple sentences

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Compound sentences

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Run-on sentences

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a paragraph?

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To develop an idea

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To introduce a topic

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To conclude an argument

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To entertain the reader

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective opening sentence?

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It is too long and complex

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It grabs the reader's attention

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It introduces the topic clearly

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It establishes the writer's tone

Question 6

Which element is NOT essential for a well-structured paragraph?

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Punctuation marks

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Topic sentence

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Supporting sentences

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Concluding sentence

Question 7

Which word below is an example of a preposition?

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Of

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The

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Very

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Tomorrow

Question 8

How are similes different from metaphors?

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Similes use 'like' or 'as' to compare, while metaphors make direct comparisons

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Metaphors use 'like' or 'as' to compare, while similes make direct comparisons

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Similes compare two similar things, while metaphors compare two different things

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Metaphors compare two similar things, while similes compare two different things

Question 9

Which punctuation mark should be used at the end of an interrogative sentence?

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Question mark

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Comma

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Period

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Exclamation mark

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the central argument or claim of the essay

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To provide background information on the topic

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To summarize the essay's main points

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To convey the writer's personal opinion

Question 11

Which sentence tells someone to do something?

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Close the door, please.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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What is your name?

Question 12

Which of the following words is an adjective?

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Happy

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Run

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Quickly

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However

Question 13

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The topic sentence

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The first sentence

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The last sentence

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The supporting details

Question 14

What is the purpose of using a thesaurus?

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To find synonyms

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To check spelling

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To translate words

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To improve grammar

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

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The boy ran to the park, where he played with his friends.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The book was interesting.

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I like pizza and pasta.

Question 16

What is the purpose of using a comma after a dependent clause?

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To separate the clause from the main idea

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To indicate a pause

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To show ownership

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To replace a preposition

Question 17

Which of the following is a good strategy for improving writing fluency?

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Writing without stopping and revising later

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Planning an outline before writing

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Rereading and revising frequently

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Using a dictionary every time a word is unknown

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a paragraph?

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To introduce a topic and provide supporting details

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To summarize the main points of an essay

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To provide entertainment to the reader

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To conclude an argument

Question 19

Which word is a synonym for 'beautiful'?

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Gorgeous

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Ugly

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Plain

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Ordinary

Question 20

What is the purpose of a 'hook' in an essay?

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To capture the reader's attention and introduce the topic

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To summarize the main points

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To conclude the essay

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To provide background information

Question 21

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

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Ambiguity

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Clarity

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Conciseness

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Accuracy

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of writing style used in written composition?

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Humorous

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Narrative

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Expository

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Persuasive

Question 23

In clear writing, which aspect is NOT important?

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Long, complex sentences

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Correct grammar and punctuation

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Precise vocabulary

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Logical organization

Question 24

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

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I brought apples, oranges, and bananas to the party.

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I brought apples, oranges and bananas to the party.

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I brought apples, oranges and, bananas to the party.

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I brought apples oranges and, bananas to the party.

Question 25

Find the synonym for "beautiful":

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Lovely

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Ugly

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Angry

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Happy

Question 26

Which type of sentence states a fact?

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Declarative sentence

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Interrogative sentence

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Imperative sentence

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Exclamatory sentence

Question 27

What is the core idea of a paragraph?

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The topic sentence

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The supporting details

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The conclusion

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The transition words

Question 28

What is the main goal of a conclusion?

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To summarize the key points

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To restate the topic sentence

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To introduce new information

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To provide a personal opinion

Question 29

What is the function of a comma in a list?

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To separate items

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To connect two independent clauses

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To indicate a pause

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To replace a conjunction

Question 30

What is the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the paragraph, while a supporting sentence provides evidence

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A supporting sentence introduces the paragraph, while a topic sentence provides evidence

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There is no difference between a topic sentence and a supporting sentence

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A topic sentence is always at the beginning of a paragraph, while a supporting sentence can be anywhere

Question 31

What is the purpose of a transition in writing?

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To connect ideas and improve flow

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To introduce new information

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To emphasize important points

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To restate the main idea

Question 32

Which option corrects the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team was practicing their plays after school.'?

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'Team' should be singular, so the correct option is 'its'.

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The sentence is grammatically correct and no changes are needed.

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The word 'practicing' should be 'practice' because it is an action.

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'After school' should be 'at school' because that is where the practice is taking place.

Question 33

Which of these sentences asks a question?

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What is your name?

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I went to the park.

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Please close the door.

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Wow, that was amazing!

Question 34

What is the correct order of sentence structure for a basic sentence?

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Subject - Verb - Object

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Verb - Subject - Object

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Object - Verb - Subject

Question 35

What type of sentence is 'What a wonderful morning it is!'?

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Exclamatory

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Declarative

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Interrogative

Question 36

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list, such as apples, bananas, and oranges?

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Comma

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Semi-colon

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Full stop

Question 37

Which word means the opposite of 'sad'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

Question 38

In the sentence 'The wind danced through the trees', what literary device is used?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

Question 39

In a well-structured paragraph, what is the typical order of sentences?

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Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence

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Supporting sentences, concluding sentence, topic sentence

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Concluding sentence, topic sentence, supporting sentences

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There is no specific order for sentences in a paragraph

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence?

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To clearly state the main idea of the paragraph

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To present evidence to support the paragraph's claims

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To summarise the key points of the paragraph

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To introduce the writer's personal opinion

Question 41

Which punctuation mark is commonly used to separate items in a list?

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Comma

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Period

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Colon

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Semicolon

Question 42

How can nouns and verbs be distinguished in a sentence?

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Nouns refer to people, places, things, or ideas, while verbs show action or state of being

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Verbs refer to people, places, things, or ideas, while nouns show action or state of being

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Nouns and verbs have no clear distinction

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All verbs are types of nouns

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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The wind screamed like a banshee

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The sunlight felt as warm as a summer breeze

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The sky was a brilliant shade of blue

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The leaves danced gracefully in the wind

Question 44

Why is it important to engage in editing and proofreading when writing?

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To improve clarity, accuracy, and the overall flow of your writing

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To impress your teachers and peers

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To avoid criticism

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Editing and proofreading are not necessary steps in the writing process

Question 45

What is the primary reason for using transition words in writing?

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To link ideas and paragraphs smoothly

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To emphasize important points

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To make writing more interesting

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All of the above are incorrect.