Master Writing Skills: Composition for Year 7 English

Question 1

When writing a paragraph, where should the topic sentence be placed?

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At the beginning of the paragraph

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At the end of the paragraph

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In the middle of the paragraph

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Anywhere in the paragraph

Question 2

What is the primary reason for using a comma in a list of items?

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To separate the items in the list

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To show ownership

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To introduce a quote

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To connect two independent clauses

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of subordinating conjunction?

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Because

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And

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However

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Therefore

Question 4

What is the correct way to write a contraction for 'do not'?

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Don't

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Do not

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Do'nt

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Donot

Question 5

Which element should NOT be included in a well-written paragraph?

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Sentences that are unrelated to the topic

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A topic sentence that clearly states the main idea

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Supporting sentences that provide evidence or explanation

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Transition words that connect ideas

Question 6

How should you start a new paragraph in your writing?

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Indenting the first line

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Using a semicolon and a capital letter

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Using a comma and a capital letter

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Using a colon and a lowercase letter

Question 7

When should you use active voice in your writing?

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To emphasize the action

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To make the writing sound more formal

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To create a sense of distance from the subject

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To use fewer words

Question 8

Which type of word or phrase helps connect ideas and make your writing flow smoothly?

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Transition word

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Pronoun

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Synonym

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Antonym

Question 9

Which element helps make a sentence clear and concise?

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Using specific nouns and verbs

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Using many adjectives and adverbs

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Using passive voice constructions

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Using redundant words

Question 10

Why do we use paragraphs in our writing?

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To organize and present information clearly

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To make our writing harder to read

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To show off our vocabulary

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To avoid using too many sentences

Question 11

Identify the sentence that is written in the passive voice:

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The ball was kicked by the boy.

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The boy kicked the ball.

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The goalkeeper saved the shot.

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The referee blew the whistle.

Question 12

Which of the following skills is NOT addressed in the unit description?

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Persuasive writing techniques

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Punctuation accuracy

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Editing and revision strategies

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Essay planning methods

Question 13

What is the correct way to punctuate the following dialogue: 'Where are you going?' she asked.

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'Where are you going?' she asked.

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'Where are you going,' she asked?

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'Where are you going?' she asked

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Where are you going? she asked.

Question 14

Which of the following is a crucial skill in the editing and revision process of writing?

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Identifying areas for improvement

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Checking for spelling errors only

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Adding new content only

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Printing the final draft only

Question 15

What is the term for a group of words that modify a noun?

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Adjective

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Pronoun

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Adverb

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Verb

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

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However

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Because

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Although

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If

Question 17

Which part of speech is **not** essential for a sentence to be complete?

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Article

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Subject

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Verb

Question 18

What is the correct order of the following sentence elements?

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Subject - Verb - Object

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Object - Subject - Verb

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Verb - Object - Subject

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Subject - Object - Verb

Question 19

Which of the following punctuation marks separates two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Semicolon

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Comma

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Colon

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Hyphen

Question 20

What is the best definition of a paragraph?

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A group of sentences that discuss a central idea

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A collection of unrelated thoughts

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A summary of a text

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An introduction to a new topic

Question 21

What is the most effective way to avoid plagiarism in your writing?

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Paraphrase and cite sources

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Use direct quotes without citation

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Summarize ideas without reference

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Use the same words as the original author

Question 22

Which of the following is a key characteristic of effective writing?

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Clarity and conciseness

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Excessive use of technical terms

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Ambiguous language

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Unorganized structure

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of using a thesaurus in writing?

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To find synonyms and antonyms

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To check the spelling of words

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To translate words into different languages

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To find definitions of words

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

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To state the main idea of a paragraph

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To introduce the characters in a story

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To provide supporting evidence

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To conclude a paragraph

Question 25

What is the correct punctuation mark to end a question?

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Question mark

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Period

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Comma

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Exclamation point

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct order of a paragraph's structure?

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Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence

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Concluding sentence, topic sentence, supporting sentences

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Supporting sentences, topic sentence, concluding sentence

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Topic sentence, supporting sentences, introduction

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main points

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To introduce the main idea

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To raise a new question

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To provide evidence

Question 28

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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The dog barked at the man.

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The dog barked to the man.

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The man barked the dog.

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The man barked to the dog.

Question 29

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

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To state the main argument of the essay

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To summarize the evidence

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To introduce the essay topic

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To conclude the essay

Question 30

In a sentence, the verb should agree with the subject in number.

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True

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False

Question 31

Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?

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The students were excited about the trip; they had been planning it for months.

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The students were excited about the trip they had been planning it for months.

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The students, were excited about the trip they had been planning it for months.

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The students were excited about the trip, they had been planning it for months.

Question 32

An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying it.

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True

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False

Question 33

Which sentence structure is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship?

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Complex

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Simple

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Compound

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Compound-complex

Question 34

In the sentence 'The children were playing in the park', the word 'playing' is a:

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Verb

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Noun

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Adjective

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Adverb

Question 35

The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to:

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Persuade the reader

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Entertain the reader

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Inform the reader

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Describe a personal experience

Question 36

Which type of quotation is used to report what someone said without using their exact words?

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Indirect

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Direct

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Free indirect

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Block

Question 37

Persuasive writing often uses emotional appeals to:

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Convince the reader

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Inform the reader

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Entertain the reader

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Describe a personal experience

Question 38

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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The dog was barking at the mailman. Which scared the children?

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The dog, was barking at the mailman, which scared the children.

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The dog was barking at the mailman which, scared the children.

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The dog was barking at, the mailman which scared, the children.

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a type of sentence structure?

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Phrase

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Simple sentence

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Compound sentence

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Complex sentence

Question 40

When writing an essay, what should you avoid?

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Including irrelevant information.

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Planning your essay before writing.

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Using complete sentences.

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Using a thesaurus to find more interesting words.

Question 41

What is crucial for writing an effective essay?

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A clear structure

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Focusing on one main idea

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Long sentences

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Complex vocabulary

Question 42

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly to separate a non-restrictive clause?

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The dog, who was very excited, wagged its tail.

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The dog who was very excited, wagged its tail

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The dog who, was very excited, wagged its tail

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The dog, was very excited and wagged its tail

Question 43

Which of the following sentences is written using the passive voice?

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The car was driven by the boy.

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The boy was driving the car.

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The car was driving the boy.

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The boy drove the car.

Question 44

Which of the following sentences is written in the past tense?

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I went to the store yesterday.

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I will go to the store tomorrow.

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I go to the store yesterday.

Question 45

When starting an essay, which of the following techniques is recommended to effectively engage the reader?

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A strong hook that grabs the reader's attention

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A quote from a famous person

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A long and detailed introduction

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A summary of the essay's main points

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT considered a valid type of supporting evidence?

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Personal opinion

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Statistics

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Expert testimony

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Facts

Question 47

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?

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He was as happy as a clam.

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The wind was blowing gently.

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The sun was shining brightly.

Question 48

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong conclusion in an essay?

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It restates the thesis statement and summarizes the main points

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It ends with a question

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It introduces new information

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process?

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Publishing the final draft before editing

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Revising and editing

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Proofreading

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Brainstorming ideas