PARCC Writing Practice 1

Question 1

Read the sentence.

'The tour guide recommended visiting the museum the art gallery and the historic library.'

Which revision correctly punctuates the sentence?

Accepted Answer

The tour guide recommended visiting the museum, the art gallery, and the historic library.

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The tour guide recommended visiting the museum, the art gallery and the historic library.

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The tour guide recommended visiting, the museum, the art gallery, and the historic library.

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The tour guide recommended visiting the museum the art gallery, and the historic library.

Question 2

Read the following sentences.

'The team practiced for weeks, they were ready for the championship game.'

Which is the best way to revise these sentences to correct the error?

Accepted Answer

Because the team practiced for weeks, they were ready for the championship game.

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The team practiced for weeks they were ready for the championship game.

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The team practiced for weeks and, they were ready for the championship game.

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Practicing for weeks, the championship game was ready for the team.

Question 3

Read the sentence.

'Each of the students ______ responsible for completing the research project on time.'

Choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

Accepted Answer

is

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are

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were

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have been

Question 4

Read the paragraph.

'____________________. First, it provides a habitat for a wide variety of birds and insects. Furthermore, the shade from its leaves helps keep the surrounding area cool in the summer. Finally, its deep root system prevents soil erosion during heavy rains.'

Which sentence best introduces this paragraph?

Accepted Answer

The large oak tree in the park offers several environmental benefits.

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Trees are an important part of any landscape.

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That large oak tree is very old.

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Soil erosion is a major problem in many areas.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes correctly?

Accepted Answer

All of the students' projects were displayed in the main hallway.

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The two dog's leashes got tangled during their walk.

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Its important to check your work for error's.

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The childrens' laughter could be heard from across the playground.

Question 6

Read the sentence.

'The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should eat a good breakfast, and to be on the bus by 8:00 AM.'

Which revision of the underlined portion of the sentence uses the correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should eat a good breakfast, and that they should be on the bus by 8:00 AM.

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that they should get a lot of sleep, to eat a good breakfast, and to be on the bus by 8:00 AM.

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getting a lot of sleep, eating a good breakfast, and being on the bus by 8:00 AM.

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to get a lot of sleep, eating a good breakfast, and to be on the bus by 8:00 AM.

Question 7

Read the sentence.

'If a student wants to join the club, they must sign up by Friday.'

How should the sentence be revised to correct the error in pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

If students want to join the club, they must sign up by Friday.

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If a student wants to join the club, he or she must sign up by Friday.

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If a student wants to join the club, you must sign up by Friday.

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The sentence is correct as written.