Written Expression Flashcards
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The TACHS Written Expression section assesses a student's ability to:
Answer: Organize and express ideas clearly in writing
The Written Expression section evaluates how well students can organize, develop, and communicate ideas in written form.
Which sentence best serves as a strong topic sentence for a paragraph about the importance of exercise?
Answer: Regular physical activity provides essential benefits for both the body and the mind.
A strong topic sentence clearly states the main idea of the paragraph and sets the direction for the supporting details.
Which revision best improves the vague sentence: 'She did a lot of good things for the school'?
Answer: She organized three fundraisers and improved the school library.
Specific details make writing stronger — naming the exact actions (fundraisers, library) is far more effective than vague phrases.
When writing a paragraph, the concluding sentence should:
Answer: Summarize the main idea and bring the paragraph to a close
A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph by reinforcing the main idea without simply repeating the topic sentence word for word.
Which transition word best shows a contrast between two ideas?
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or shift between two opposing or different ideas.
Which writing strategy helps a student best prepare for the TACHS written expression section?
Answer: Practicing organizing ideas into clear paragraphs with evidence
Practicing paragraph structure with clear main ideas, supporting details, and conclusions develops the writing skills tested on the TACHS.