Wechsler Test Written Expression 3

Question 1

Which is the strongest indicator of good paragraph organization in a written response?

Accepted Answer

A clear topic sentence followed by supporting details

Answer

Use of many long words

Answer

Frequent exclamation points

Answer

Repeating the prompt verbatim

Question 2

A student omits all end punctuation. This affects which scoring category?

Accepted Answer

Mechanics

Answer

Vocabulary

Answer

Idea generation

Answer

Handwriting speed

Question 3

Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The list of items is on the desk.

Answer

The list of items are on the desk.

Answer

The list of items were on the desk.

Answer

The list of items be on the desk.

Question 4

On many written-expression batteries, why are timed and untimed tasks both used?

Accepted Answer

To separate writing fluency from writing quality

Answer

To test typing speed

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To measure reading rate

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To assess handwriting only

Question 5

Which revision best improves this sentence: 'The team they won the game'?

Accepted Answer

The team won the game.

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The team they wins the game.

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Team they won game.

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The team they have won game the.

Question 6

Theme development in essay scoring refers to:

Accepted Answer

How fully ideas are explained and supported

Answer

How fast the student writes

Answer

The neatness of letters

Answer

The number of spelling errors

Question 7

A transition word like 'however' primarily helps a writer with:

Accepted Answer

Cohesion between ideas

Answer

Spelling accuracy

Answer

Letter formation

Answer

Counting syllables