What sentence has been written correctly?

Passage:
(1)I am writing to you because I recently learned that you
​​are the person that created the World Wide Web. (2) We
​​have been studying modern inventors in school. (3) I
​​believe that of all time you may be one of the most
​​important inventors. (4) Millions of people use your
​​invention every day for they’re own purposes. (5) In fact,
​​using the Web has became so common, people cannot
​​imagine life without it. (6) With so many people using it,
​​traffic on the Web is increasing.

What is the correct way to write sentence 3.

Choose the correct word to finish the sentence:

Millions of people use your invention every day for  ____________ own purposes.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:
​
​I, for one, am very grateful to you for inventing this ________ tool.

(7) I recently used the Web while I was working on a
​​recent research project about China for school. (8) And
​​using a computer in the school lab, I found all the
​​information I needed for my report. (9) I found pictures of
​​the Great Wall of China and maps of Shanghai and
​​Beijing.

Choose the best transition word to replace the underlined word in sentence 8:
​
8. ​And using a computer in the school lab, I found all the information I needed for my report.

What is argumentative writing? Choose the best answer.

In persuasive writing, the author's goal is to:

A student is writing an informational report about New York City for a geography class. The student needs to use words that are clear and specific in her report. Read the paragraph from the draft of the report and answer the question that follows.

New York City is often described as a “melting pot.” The term “melting pot” refers to a group of people of different cultures living in the same place. In a melting pot, different customs and traditions “melt” together and become more and more similar to each other.  However, some people believe that the idea of a melting pot is not really right. In fact, people of different cultures often live side-by-side while keeping their own customs and traditions.

• Which set of words best replaces the underlined phrases with more clear and specific language?

Which type of writing would most likely be used to convince a store to help pay for the school band's trip to a competition?

A student is writing an article for her school newspaper about the Library of Congress. Read the draft of a paragraph from her article and answer the question that follows.

The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library. It celebrated its 200th birthday in 2000. It has 16 million books, art works, and CDs. The first library was in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. British troops burned the Capitol in 1814 and ruined many books. The library was then moved to a new place.

• The writer wants to replace the underlined phrase to make her meaning more exact. Which word would make her word choice better?

Read the student’s draft paragraph from an informational essay.

Trains just keep getting faster and faster! The steam locomotives of the early 1800s could go about 20 miles per hour. Today, the fastest type of train in the world is a maglev train. These trains regularly carry passengers in several Asian countries. Maglev trains do not have wheels. Instead, they have powerful magnets that let them glide just above the track. Right now, the record for speed is held by the Shanghai Maglev in China. This amazing train can __________.

• Which option completes the last sentence with the most precise information?

Read the paragraphs from a student’s draft essay.

Jump-starting a school club or organization takes a lot of effort and collaboration between students and adults. Both students and adults should participate in the planning phases to start the process. There are several procedures to follow, so it’s important to work together. __________
One of the first steps to starting a new club is determining what the purpose of the club will be. From there, a list of signatures is needed from the student body to show that there is sufficient interest. Once the signatures have been obtained, a presentation will need to be made to the administration. If the presentation is approved, you are on to the next step!

• ​Which sentence provides the best transition between the first and second paragraphs?

Read the paragraph from a student’s draft of a letter to the school principal. 

I am writing to express concern over the recent decision to take recess out of the sixth grade schedule. We do not have time to hang out with our friends during school, and that’s not fair. Our school recently added health classes and the lunchroom has added healthier foods. The physical activity we receive during recess should also be important to our health. Due to the reasons set forth, the inclusion of recess is quite necessary. I ask you to reconsider and leave recess in the sixth grade schedule.

• Choose the two sentences that should be revised to better match the style of the letter.