1. If you were writing an informational paper on how the Industrial Revolution began and what it led to, what would be the best organizational structure for your paper? A. classification

B. compare/contrast

C. definition

D. cause/effect

2. If you were to write an informational essay about one of the following topics, which one could be organized with a compare/contrast structure?

A. types of sports fans

B. what modern art is

C. the reasons the Cold War began and ended

D. traditional education versus remote learning

3. What are two things you want to be sure to do as you write the body paragraphs of your text? Select two answers.

A. Keep the ideas moving smoothly with one another.

B. Keep repeating the main idea throughout the piece.

C. Find something related to discuss.

D. Keep the text interesting.

E. Create the focus of your writing piece.

4. Which kind of vocabulary is made up of non-specific or common words that are used regularly in conversation or writing?

A. general

B. appropriate

C. domain-specific

D. concise

5. What does concise language do?

A. It provides the most impact for the audience.

B. It helps the reader learn new vocabulary.

C. It sacrifices the overall effect of the writing.

D. It helps to expand the length of the text.

6. How is a transition like a bridge?

A. It smoothly connects one idea to the next.

B. It separates one idea from the rest of a paragraph.

C. It groups many different ideas together.

D. It makes the ideas more complex.

7. Which transition word or phrase would complete the following sentence?

Yesterday, we hiked up the mountain later in the day. , we had to stop before we reached the summit.

A. as a result

B. in addition

C. on the contrary

D. nearby

8. Formal writing should have sentences that are varied. What other type of structure should the sentences of formal writing have?

A. They should be long.

B. They should be complex.

C. They should be simple.

D. They should be interesting.

9. Identify the sentences that are written using formal language. Select two answers.

A. You should bring 1 or 2 canned goods to donate on the 26th.

B. She carefully checked the site for more debris.

C. The wheels on the GIANT off-roading vehicle are HUGE!

D. There were five hours left to complete the test.

E. You and I need 'ta go to a clam bake together.

10. Conclusions can provide an opportunity for:

A. more explanation

B. more organization

C. more reflection

D. more information