GMAS Writing Overview

Hotspot

Which section of the box tells you what to write about? Click on it.

Draw

Highlight keywords from the prompt you should use in your topic sentence for this writing.

Open Ended

Create a topic sentence using keywords from the prompt.

Multiple Choice

I think my students should be allowed to chew gum in class. Chewing gum helps me burn off extra energy and helps me stay focused. The sugar in gum gives me a boost of energy. I know there are some downsides to chewing gum in class. It can end up stuck underneath desks and chairs. I don't want to spend my summers cleaning that mess. Students would need to be responsible for making sure it ends up in the trash.

Choose the sentence that gives the best conclusion for the opinion essay.

• My classroom needs to be free of unhealthy foods like bubble gum.

• I could give students an option of sugar free gum to protect their teeth.

• I have a few things to consider before I allow gum in my classroom.

• Candy is a great way to reward students for doing well in class.

Dropdown

I think my students should be allowed to chew gum in class. Chewing gum helps me burn off extra energy and helps me stay focused. The sugar in gum gives me a boost of energy. ​

Select answer

I know there are some downsides to chewing gum in class. It can end up stuck underneath desks and chairs. I don't want to spend my summers cleaning that mess. Students would need to be responsible for making sure it ends up in the trash.

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to write the underlined word?

Mr. Browning will give the award to Elise, which won the writing award.

• whom

• whose

• that

• why

Dropdown

Jennifer

Select answer

gum in class next week.

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a complete sentence?

• If you need to spit it out, go to the trash can.

• After today gum will not be allowed in class.

• Which is why gum is usually not allowed.

• All gum should end up in the trash.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has the correct order of adjectives?

• The white, fluffy kitten playfully chased the red ball.

• The green, enormous dinosaur stomped through the dense jungle.

• The large, delicious chocolate chip cookies sat on the cool plate.

• The silver, tiny fish darted between the tall reeds.

Multiple Choice

He held onto the idea like a dog with a chew toy.

What is the meaning of the simile in this sentence?

• He was carrying the idea around in his hand.

• He was thinking about the idea very carefully.

• He was unwilling to let go of the idea.

• He was aggressively defending the idea.

Multiple Select

In which sentence(s) are quotation marks used correctly?

• Alex asked, "What did you think?"

• "Maya said, The movie was amazing!"

• I loved the special effects, "Maya replied."

• "It was definitely my favorite," Alex agreed.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence contains an error in punctuation?

• Today we get to chew gum in class, and I bought for sticks.

• I can blow the biggest bubble, but I hate to make a mess.

• I like to chew gum but I don't like to eat extra sugar.

• Some people will stick it under the desk, but they will get in trouble.

Multiple Choice

Unwrap your gum. Chew it to get the flavor out. Then, spit your chewed gum out.

What is the best way to combine the sentences above?

• After unwrapping your gum, chew it to get the flavor out before spitting your chewed gum out.

• After spitting your gum out, unwrap it and chew it to get the flavor out.

• After chewing your gum, unwrap it and spit your chewed gum out.

• After unwrapping your gum, spit your chewed gum out and chew it to get the flavor out.