Punctuation and Grammar
Spelling and Proofreading
Structure Techniques
Language Features
Purpose and Audience
Idea Development
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What is the correct punctuation mark to end a question?

Question Mark

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Which of these is the correct spelling?

Definately, Definitely, Defanitely, Definetly

Definitely

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What is the main purpose of an introductory paragraph?

A. To summarize the entire essay

B. To provide background information and present the thesis

C. To list all the references

D. To give detailed examples

B. To provide background information and present the thesis

100

Identify and correct the misuse of a simile: "She was as busy as a bee, buzzing around the room."

It's actually correct as is!

100

Determine the purpose and audience: "Dear Principal, I am writing to request more recycling bins in our school."

Purpose: To request, Audience: Principal

100

What is the first step in developing ideas for writing?

BRAINSTORMING!

100

Rearrange the sentence for better structure: "To the store, she went to buy milk."

She went to the store to buy milk.

200

Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The cat sat on the mat."

Cat

200

What is the process of reading and correcting a text for errors called?

Proofreading

200

What is a topic sentence?

A. The first sentence of an essay

B. A question at the end of a paragraph 

C. A sentence that provides a counterargument

D.  A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph

D. A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph

200

Improve the onomatopoeia in this sentence: "The bee went buzz as it flew by."

The bee buzzed as it flew by.

200

Identify the audience and purpose: "The blog post explains how to start a vegetable garden for beginners."

Purpose: To inform, Audience: Beginners interested in gardening

200

Why is organising ideas important in writing?

It helps ensure the ideas are presented in a logical order

200

Improve the sentence structure: "Because he was tired, he went to bed early

He went to bed early because he was tired.

300

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

A. Because

B. And

C. Although

D. Since

B. And

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Which of these words is misspelled?

A. Necessary

B. Accommodate

C. Occured

D. Separate

C. Occured (correct spelling: Occurred)

300

Which of the following is NOT a type of sentence structure?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex

D. Fragmented

D. Fragmented

300

What is an onomatopoeia?

A word that imitates a sound

300

Find the purpose and audience: "The advertisement persuades people to buy eco-friendly products."

Answer: Purpose: To persuade, Audience:Consumers

300

What is an outline used for in writing?

A. To summarize the entire essay

B. To organize ideas before writing the full text

C. To proofread the essay

D. To add more ideas

B. To organise ideas before writing the full text

300

Combine these sentences into one: "The cat is black. The cat is sleeping on the couch."

The black cat is sleeping on the couch.

400

What type of sentence is this? "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

(Simple, Complex, Compound, Compound-Complex)

Complex

400

What should you look for when proofreading a text? (Choose all that apply)

A. Spelling errors

B. Grammar mistakes

C. Proper punctuation

D. Ideas for new content

A. Spelling errors

B. Grammar mistakes

C. Proper punctuation

400

What is parallel structure in writing?

A. Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

B. Writing in the first person

C. Using metaphors and similes

D. Writing in chronological order

A. Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

400

What is hyperbole?

An exaggeration for effect

400

 What is the purpose of an expository essay?

To inform

400

How can adding details to your ideas improve your writing?

It makes the writing clearer and more interesting

400

Fix the structure: "Running late, the bus had already left when he arrived."

He was running late, and the bus had already left when he arrived.

500

What is a dependent clause?

A group of words that does not form a complete thought.

E.g. I went out on the bike that Mary gave me for my birthday. The main clause of the sentence is “I went out on the bike”—a complete idea that can stand on its own as a complete sentence. The words that follow (“that Mary gave me for my birthday”) are a dependent clause, acting subordinate to the main clause.

500

Which technique can help you catch more errors when proofreading?

Reading out loud

500

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?

To restate the main ideas and provide closure

500

What is personification?

Giving human qualities to non-human things

500

Why is it important to identify the purpose and audience in writing?

It helps the writer choose the appropriate tone, language, and content

500

Why is it important to revise and refine your ideas?

To improve clarity, coherence, and depth in your writing

500

Rewrite for clarity and structure: "In the drawer, there are many tools for fixing, like screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers, which you can use."

The drawer contains many tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers, for fixing things.

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