FSA Practice Writing Tests

Which of the following are steps to take during FSA writing test?

• Read the prompt, read the passage, highlight evidence, plan essay, write essay, proofread essay, make corrections, submit

• Read the passage, read the prompt, highlight evidence, plan essay, write essay

• Read the passage, read the prompt, highlight evidence, write essay, submit

• Read the prompt, read the passage, highlight evidence, plan essay, write essay, proofread essay, submit

What are the three domains and their point values for scoring the FSA writing component?

• Purpose , focus, organization-4; evidence and elaboration-4; conventions-2 (10 total)

• Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization-4; Transitions words-4; completion of essay-2 (10 total)

• Number of correct paragraphs- 4; use of quotations and citations-4; spelling and sentences-2 (10 total)

• Proper handwriting and spelling-4 ; correct number of paragraphs-4; use of transitions -2 (10 total)

Which of the following is a key component of a strong thesis statement in an essay?

• A) It should be vague and open to interpretation.

• B) It should clearly state the main point or argument of the essay.

• C) It should include as many ideas as possible.

• D) It should be a question.

What is the purpose of using transition words in an essay?

• A) To confuse the reader.

• B) To make the essay longer.

• C) To connect ideas and help the essay flow smoothly.

• D) To introduce new topics unrelated to the essay.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• A) The students, who studied hard passed the test.

• B) The students who studied hard, passed the test.

• C) The students who studied hard passed the test.

• D) The students, who studied hard, passed the test.

What is the main function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• A) To summarize the entire essay.

• B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

• C) To provide evidence for the thesis statement.

• D) To conclude the paragraph.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The leaves danced in the wind.

• B) The sun smiled down on us.

• C) Her eyes were stars shining in the night.

• D) The car was as fast as lightning.

What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

• A) To introduce new arguments.

• B) To restate the thesis and summarize the main points.

• C) To provide detailed evidence.

• D) To confuse the reader.

Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice?

• A) The cat chased the mouse.

• B) The mouse was chased by the cat.

• C) The cat is chasing the mouse.

• D) The mouse chases the cat.

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in writing?

• A) It creates a sense of objectivity.

• B) It distances the reader from the narrator.

• C) It provides a personal and subjective perspective.

• D) It makes the writing more formal.