Creative Writing Pre-test 1 (Tumblr Academy)
Before I give out lessons, I must know first your level in basic English grammar. That way, I'll know if I'll push through with the first lesson that I chose. Please don't cheat. You'll only be fooling your own self.
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Choose the correct sentence. Consider the grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
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Annie went to get the ball in her backyard, with Andrea.
- B.
I does not care about you anymore! Your a cheater!
- C.
She always prepares breakfast for her husband every morning.
- D.
It is consists of 4 cupcakes per box.
Correct Answer
C. She always prepares breakfast for her husband every morning.Explanation
The correct sentence is "She always prepares breakfast for her husband every morning." This sentence is grammatically correct with proper subject-verb agreement and punctuation. It also uses the correct form of the verb "prepare" and the correct preposition "for" to indicate who the breakfast is prepared for.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the correct sentence. Consider the grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
- A.
Yesterday I promised that I'd never sing of love if it does not exist.
- B.
Nobody want to see us together but it don't matter.
- C.
It's so sad to think that she don't see what I see.
- D.
I ain't never gonna shut you out.
Correct Answer
A. Yesterday I promised that I'd never sing of love if it does not exist.Explanation
The correct sentence is "Yesterday I promised that I'd never sing of love if it does not exist." This sentence is grammatically correct and uses the correct verb forms. The use of "does not" instead of "don't" is appropriate for subject-verb agreement. The sentence also follows proper punctuation and capitalization rules.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the word with the correct spelling.
- A.
Tounge
- B.
Billionaire
- C.
Lense
- D.
Accesories
Correct Answer
B. BillionaireExplanation
The correct spelling is "Billionaire." The word refers to a person who possesses a billion units of a currency, typically dollars. The other options provided are misspelled. "Tounge" should be spelled as "Tongue," "Lense" should be spelled as "Lens," and "Accesories" should be spelled as "Accessories."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the word with the correct spelling.
- A.
Recieve
- B.
Lisence
- C.
Baloon
- D.
Commitment
Correct Answer
D. CommitmentExplanation
The word "Commitment" is the correct spelling. It means a promise or pledge to do something or a dedication to a particular cause or activity. The other options, "Recieve," "Lisence," and "Baloon," are all misspelled.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Good writers know what they are going to say before they start writing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that good writers have a clear plan or idea of what they want to write before they begin. However, this is not always the case. Some writers may prefer to explore their thoughts and ideas as they write, allowing their writing to evolve naturally. Others may find that their ideas become clearer as they write. Therefore, it is not necessary for good writers to always know what they are going to say before they start writing.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Good writers get it right the first time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Good writers do not always get it right the first time. Writing is a process that involves drafting, revising, and editing. Even skilled writers often need to go through multiple drafts before producing a final polished piece of writing. The first draft is usually just a starting point, and it is through revision and editing that writers refine their work and make it better. Therefore, it is not true that good writers always get it right the first time.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Identify whether the sentence below is in the active or passive voice:Phillip lost a wallet.
- A.
Active Voice
- B.
Passive Voice
Correct Answer
A. Active VoiceExplanation
The sentence "Phillip lost a wallet" is in the active voice because the subject (Phillip) is performing the action (lost) on the object (a wallet). In the passive voice, the object would become the subject and the sentence would be structured differently, such as "A wallet was lost by Phillip."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Identify whether the sentence below is in the active or passive voice:My leather shoes were repaired by our trusted neighbor.
- A.
Active Voice
- B.
Passive Voice
Correct Answer
B. Passive VoiceExplanation
The given sentence "My leather shoes were repaired by our trusted neighbor" is in the passive voice. In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb, and the focus is on the object or the recipient of the action. In this case, the subject "my leather shoes" is receiving the action of being repaired by "our trusted neighbor."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Identify whether the sentence below is in the active or passive voice:San Antonio Spurs won last night's game.
- A.
Active Voice
- B.
Passive Voice
Correct Answer
A. Active VoiceExplanation
The sentence "San Antonio Spurs won last night's game" is in the active voice because the subject (San Antonio Spurs) is performing the action (won) on the object (last night's game). In the active voice, the subject is the doer of the action.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Identify whether the sentence below is in the active or passive voice:The documents were kept by the lawyer.
- A.
Active Voice
- B.
Passive Voice
Correct Answer
B. Passive VoiceExplanation
The given sentence "The documents were kept by the lawyer" is in the passive voice. In passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing the action. In this sentence, "the documents" is the subject that receives the action of "kept" performed by "the lawyer".Rate this question:
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- 11.
Since this is a Creative Writing class, I'll be asking you to write something. This is for 10 points.Write something about a color. Only one color. It may be your favorite color or not. Minimum of 3 paragraphs and maximum of 7.
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