Composition Writing Quizzes for Year 6 English Primary School

Question 1

Which of these is **not** a step in the writing process we learned in this unit?

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Collaborating

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Planning

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Revising

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Proofreading

Question 2

What is the main goal of a story?

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To entertain

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To inform

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To persuade

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To argue

Question 3

Why do we use transitions in writing?

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To connect ideas smoothly

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To add emphasis

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To show cause and effect

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To create suspense

Question 4

What is the purpose of using a thesaurus when writing?

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To find different words with similar meanings

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To check spelling and grammar

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To generate writing ideas

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To translate words into different languages

Question 5

What is the difference between a draft and a final copy?

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A draft is a work in progress, while a final copy is a finished piece of writing.

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A draft is a finished piece of writing, while a final copy is a work in progress.

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There is no difference between a draft and a final copy.

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A draft is a type of poem, while a final copy is a type of essay.

Question 6

What is the main role of a peer editor?

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To give constructive feedback on a draft

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To correct all errors in a draft

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To rewrite a draft completely

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To give praise for a well-written draft

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of writing covered in this unit?

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Essays

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Stories

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Poems

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Non-fiction

Question 8

When planning a story, which step involves generating ideas and organizing events in a logical order?

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Brainstorming

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Drafting

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Revising

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Editing

Question 9

In storytelling, which point of view allows the narrator to use the pronoun 'I'?

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First person

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Second person

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Third person limited

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Third person omniscient

Question 10

When editing your writing, which tool is most helpful for identifying grammatical errors?

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Grammar checker

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Spellchecker

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Thesaurus

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Dictionary

Question 11

How can you make a character in a story seem real?

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Describe their appearance, words, and actions.

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Give them a special skill or power.

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Have them act and speak just like you.

Question 12

What's the main use of a thesaurus?

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Finding synonyms and antonyms

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Finding definitions

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Translating languages

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Identifying parts of speech

Question 13

When planning a story, what should you NOT consider?

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The length of the story

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The characters and their reasons for acting

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The setting and atmosphere

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The plot's structure

Question 14

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a non-fiction text?

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To state the main idea of the text

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To introduce the author's qualifications

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To give a summary of the text

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To list the sources used in the text

Question 15

Which literary device compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 16

Which transition word can be used to connect similar ideas in a sentence?

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In addition

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However

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Therefore

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On the other hand

Question 17

What are the steps of the writing process in order?

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Plan, draft, revise, edit

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Draft, plan, revise, edit

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Revise, draft, plan, edit

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Edit, revise, plan, draft

Question 18

What part of a story describes the most important events?

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Plot

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Setting

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Characters

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a key step in planning a story?

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Writing the story without planning it first

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Creating a plot outline

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Describing the characters

Question 20

When writing a story, what is the purpose of the setting?

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To provide a background for the characters and events

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To introduce the main conflict of the story

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To foreshadow future events in the story

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To explain the motivations of the characters

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective non-fiction writing?

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Personal opinions without evidence

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Clear and concise language

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Accurate and verifiable information

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Logical organization of ideas

Question 22

What is the first step in the writing process?

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

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Editing

Question 23

Which type of poetry often uses rhyme and rhythm to create a musical effect?

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Lyric poetry

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Free verse

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Narrative poetry

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Epic poetry

Question 24

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

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Use of passive voice

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Clear and concise

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Accurate and engaging

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Well-organized and coherent

Question 25

Which of the following is an important step in the writing process?

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Revising and editing

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Starting with a complex sentence

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Writing in a messy and disorganized way

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Not planning or outlining

Question 26

What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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A device that exaggerates for effect

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A type of rhyme scheme

Question 27

Which of the following is a type of non-fiction text?

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Newspaper article

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Fairy tale

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Science fiction story

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Epic poem

Question 28

What is the main idea of a thesis statement?

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To introduce the main argument or point of the essay

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To introduce the characters in a story

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To describe the setting of a poem

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To summarize the main events of a narrative

Question 29

What is the difference between a draft and a final copy?

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A draft is a rough version, while a final copy is a finished piece of writing.

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A draft is a finished piece of writing, while a final copy is a rough version.

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A draft and a final copy are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a draft and a final copy.

Question 30

Why do we use transitions in writing?

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To connect ideas smoothly

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To create excitement

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To add humor

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To make the writing harder to understand

Question 31

What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To inform the reader

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To describe a personal experience

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language?

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Hyphenation

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Onomatopoeia

Question 33

What can a thesaurus help you with?

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Finding synonyms and antonyms

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Finding the meaning of words

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Checking the spelling of words

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Translating words into different languages

Question 34

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

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Memorizing

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

Question 35

How can you tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as', but a metaphor does not

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A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', but a simile does not

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Similes compare two things directly, while metaphors do not

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Metaphors compare two things directly, while similes do not

Question 36

Which type of writing includes articles, reports, and biographies?

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Non-fiction

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Fiction

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Drama

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Poetry

Question 37

What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the writer

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To inform the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To tell a personal story

Question 38

What is the difference between a character and a setting?

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A character is a person in the story, while a setting is the place where the story happens

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A setting is a person in the story, while a character is the place where the story happens

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Characters only appear in fiction, while settings can be found in both fiction and non-fiction

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Settings only appear in fiction, while characters can be found in both fiction and non-fiction

Question 39

How does the setting of a story influence the events that occur?

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It establishes the backdrop for the story's events.

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It has no impact on the story's events.

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It only affects the story's beginning.

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It's only significant in fantasy stories.

Question 40

In non-fiction writing, what is the main purpose of a summary?

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To condense key information into a shorter version

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To provide a detailed description of events

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To express the writer's personal views

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To entertain the reader with a story

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a key stage in the writing process?

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Inspiration

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Drafting

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Planning

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Editing

Question 42

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a non-fiction text?

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To state the main argument or claim.

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To introduce the topic of the text.

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To provide evidence to support the text's argument.

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To summarize the text's main points.

Question 43

What is the main purpose of a narrative text?

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To tell a story.

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To inform or explain.

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To persuade or convince.

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To entertain or amuse.

Question 44

What is the role of a first draft in the writing process?

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To get ideas down on paper.

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To produce a polished, final product.

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To memorize for the test.

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To avoid making any mistakes.

Question 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong narrative voice?

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Distinctive tone and style.

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Lack of emotion.

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Use of formal language.

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Accurate grammar.

Question 46

Which of the following is a common mistake made in descriptive writing?

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Using vague or general language.

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Using specific nouns.

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Using active voice.

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Including too much detail.

Question 47

Which sentence is the most exciting way to start a story about a lost dog?

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Toby's heart pounded as he sniffed the wet grass, trying to find his way back home.

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Toby's owner was very worried.

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Dogs need to be walked every day.

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Toby was a brown dog.

Question 48

Imagine you're writing a poem about the ocean. Which words would help readers see and feel the ocean?

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Crashing waves, salty spray, shimmering blue

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Big, blue, wet

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Deep, dark, scary

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Water, fish, seaweed

Question 49

What is the most important job of the last sentence in a paragraph?

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To sum up the main point of the paragraph.

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To list all the details mentioned in the paragraph.

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To introduce a new idea for the next paragraph.

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To give an example of something in the paragraph.

Question 50

Which sentence uses words that compare things to make a picture in your mind?

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The old man's beard was like a fluffy white cloud.

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The old man had white hair.

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The old man had a long, white beard.

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The old man's hair was white and fluffy.

Question 51

You want to convince people that kids should have less homework. Which sentence is the best reason to give?

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With less homework, children would have more time for fun activities like playing outside or learning new hobbies.

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Homework is boring.

Question 52

Why do we use paragraphs when we write?

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To make our writing easier to read and understand.

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To make the page look prettier.

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To make our writing longer.

Question 53

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show that something belongs to someone?

Accepted Answer

The cat's tail twitched as it stalked a bird.

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The cats tail twitched as it stalked a bird.

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The cat's stalked the bird with its tail twitching.

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The cats' were stalking birds with their tails twitching.

Question 54

Which sentence would be a good starting sentence for a paragraph about why reading is good for you?

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Reading can help you learn new things and become smarter.

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The library has lots of books to choose from.

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I like to read adventure stories the best.

Question 55

You're writing a report about tigers. Where would you find the most accurate information about them?

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A book written by a scientist who studies tigers.

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A storybook about a friendly tiger.

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A website selling tiger-themed toys.

Question 56

Why is it important to check and fix your writing before you're finished?

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To make sure your writing is clear, has no mistakes, and is the best it can be.

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To change your whole story to something new.

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To show your writing to your friends.