OPTIONAL FLACS ESSAY PRACTICE QUESTIONS

If the essay is to tell a past tense story, you will use all of the following except:

• Yo fui..

• Yo vi..

• Yo tuve...

• Yo hablé...

• Yo voy...

If the essay topic is about a future event, you can use all except...

• Yo iré

• Yo voy a ir...

• Yo quiero ir...

• Yo tengo que ir...

• Yo ir

Answer explanation

You MUST conjugate your verb after a subject!

When you do the read to write, you may do all of the following except:

• En documento 1...

• En documento 2...

• Copy sentences word for word

• En la fuente 1 (source), dice que...

• Use bits of information from the sources in your own sentences

Match the transitions that will help in your essay writing:

• To begin...

• Tambien...

• To conclude...

• Para concluir...

• Then...

• Para comenzar...

• Also...

• Entonces...

• First...

• Primero...

When summarizing information from multiple sources, you should avoid:

• Combining ideas from different texts in your own words

• Quoting short phrases with proper citation

• Copying large sections of text without changes

• Paraphrasing the main points

• Referencing the original sources

If the essay prompt asks you to describe a daily routine, you should use all except:

• Me levanto...

• Fui al cine...

• Desayuno...

• Voy a la escuela...

• Me acuesto...

When writing about hypothetical situations, you can use all of the following except:

• Es posible que sea...

• Me gustaría viajar...

• Voy a la playa...

• Sería interesante...

• Podría estudiar más...

Which of the following should you avoid when paraphrasing information from a source?

• Copying sentences exactly as they appear

• Using your own words to express the idea

• Changing the wording but keeping the original meaning

• Summarizing the main points concisely

• Giving credit to the original author

When writing about your plans for the weekend, you should use all of the following except:

• Pienso ir al cine...

• Voy a estudiar...

• Saldré con mis amigos...

• Fui al parque...

• Quiero descansar...

If you are asked to describe a typical school day, which of the following would NOT be appropriate?

• Me despierto temprano...

• Desayuno antes de salir...

• Estudié para un examen...

• Almuerzo con mis amigos...

• Asisto a mis clases...