T -Achievement
What does "task achievement" mean in a writing assessment?
It refers to how well the response fulfills all parts of the prompt and effectively addresses all requirements of the task.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: She don't like pizza.
The correct form is She doesn't like pizza. (subject-verb agreement)
When words have the same pronunciation but are different in spelling.
Homophones
What is a good strategy to improve lexical range in writing?
Synonyms (or using synonyms)
What type of words or phrases help link ideas between sentences?
Transitional Devices/connectors
What is one indicator that a response has fully satisfied the requirements of a task?
Completeness
What is the difference between "their" and "there" in terms of grammar?
"Their" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while "there" is an adverb referring to a place or position.
How do you correctly punctuate the following sentence: I went to the store but I forgot to buy milk.
I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.
What is the term for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
Antonym
True or False: A text with good cohesion uses repetitive phrases to connect ideas.
False
What could happen if a response does not address all parts of the prompt?
Score Deduction
Correct the following sentence: He go to the store yesterday.
He went to the store yesterday. (past tense verb)
When does capitalization apply in English writing conventions?
Capitalization is used for the first word of a sentence, proper nouns (names of people, places, etc.), and titles. etc
Diction Issue or Grammar Issue? "The CEO’s speech was very nice during the meeting."
Diction
What is the term for a text that flows logically and smoothly from one idea to another?
Coherence
Name one common reason why responses fail to meet task achievement requirements.
Irrelevance
How would you fix this sentence for grammatical accuracy? The dog who barked loudly were very friendly.
The dog that barked loudly was very friendly. (subject-verb agreement and proper pronoun)
Identify and correct the issue in the sentence: "she bought a car in june."
She bought a car in June. (capitalize "She" and "June")
What is a potential drawback of using a narrow lexical range in essays or reports?
Repetition
What is the main feature of a deductive approach?
General to Specific
How can failing to interpret the prompt correctly impact overall task achievement in a written response?
Misalignment (or Off-topic response)
Explain the rule of subject-verb agreement in sentences where the subject is a collective noun.
Collective nouns (e.g., team, group) can take singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit (singular) or as individuals (plural).
What are the most common errors in applying conventions in formal business writing?
Common errors include incorrect punctuation, improper capitalization, using contractions, and failing to adhere to formal writing standards like complete sentences or subject-verb agreement.
What is the term for the specific choice of words that affects the tone and style of writing?
Diction
Which approach is best for presenting research findings where you want to show patterns first?
Inductive