What kind of movie to you prefer? Horror? Action and Adventure? Funny? Romance? Other? Describe the kind of movie you prefer and why like you like it. Make your response as complete as possible. This item is worth 4 points. Use the Writing Skills Checklist to check your work.
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Combine these three sentences into a single sentence.
Practice is important in reading.
It can be helpful in other subjects.
Other subjects could be science, social studies or writing.
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Imagine that you and your family are planning a week-long road trip for the summer. Explain in detail your preparations and planning. Where would you go? What activities would you do along the way and when you get there? How would you play for it? Where would you stay-camping, motels, friends? What safety precautions would you use? Make your response as complete as possible. This item is worth 6 points. Use the Writing Skills Checklist to check your work.
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Read the sentences below about graduating. Write the sentences into a paragraph, putting them in order that makes the most sense. Add transitional words or phrases as necessary to make the paragraph flow. This item is worth 2 points.
Students pass all their levels in school and the HSGQE exam.
Working hard in class helps.
You have to study for tests.
You can learn the most by listening to your teacher.
There are several steps to getting your high school diploma.
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Choose ONE of the following prompts to write about. Make your response as complete as possible. This item is worth 4 points. Use the Writing Skills Checklist to check your work.
a. Describe your favorite season. You could
consider writing about fall, winter, spring
or summer. Include why you prefer this
season above other choices.
b. Write a letter to your favorite family member.
This could be your mom, dad, brother, sister,
grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle or
cousin. Tell them what you admire about
them and why.
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