WRITING STARTER MIDTERM EXAM S.

I, 2024-2025

I. Read each sentence carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer. (0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)

1. Which of the following is a type of sentence that shows strong emotion?

A. statement B. question C. exclamation D. command

2. Which of the following is the correct way to end a question?

A. period B. exclamation mark C. question mark D. comma

3. Which sentence is an example of a command?

A. The sky is blue. B. Close the door. C. What is your name? D. That was a fun day!

4. What is a synonym for the word “happy”?

A. angry B. joyful C. tired D. sad

5. Which sentence is written in the present tense?

A. I will go to school tomorrow.

B. I am going to school now.

C. I went to school yesterday.

D. I have gone to school today.

II. Identify whether the given statement is True or False. Write T for True and F for False.

(0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)

_____ 1. A sentence is a group of words that expresses an incomplete thought.

_____ 2. A question must always end with a period.

_____ 3. "I am" is the correct form of BE in the present tense.

_____ 4. Command sentences give directions or requests.

_____ 5. Exclamatory sentences always ask questions.

III. Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases. Read each sentence and determine which underlined portion, if any, has an error in grammar, usage,

word choice, or idiom (standard expression). If there is no error, select choice (E). Circle the letter of your answer.

(0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)

Key Grammar Points:

 Positive and negative statements with am, is, are (use the correct form of BE)

 Making questions with BE (am/is/are) OR question words (Who, What, When, Where, or How)

1. Julia is my friend, and she are from England. No error

A B C D E

2. We is going to the park later this afternoon. No error

A B C D E

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3. Is the books on the table? No error

A B C D E

4. The students are studying for their test now. No error

A B C D E

5. Who are you talking to yesterday? No error

A B C D E

IV. Choose only one (1) of the two topics below. (7.0 pts)

Topic 1. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about how you want your classmates to think about you. Maybe you want them to think that you want to become an artist someday, or you

are great at taking care of kids, or you might be a great soccer player. Include one important idea about who you are and details that show this idea.

Topic 2. Think about a recent experience you’d like to share with a friend or family member. Write a friendly letter (80-100 words). Be sure to include the key features of a good

friendly letter.

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ANSWER KEY

I. Read each sentence carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer. (0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)

1. C

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II. Identify whether the given statement is True or False. Write T for True and F for False.

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(0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)

1. F

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5.

III. Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases. Read each sentence and determine which underlined portion, if any, has an error in grammar, usage,

word choice, or idiom (standard expression). If there is no error, select choice (E). Circle the letter of your answer.

(0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)

1. C

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5.

Explanatory Answers:

1. C. The correct verb for the subject “she” is “is”. “Are” is used for the plural subjects such as you (special case), they, we, etc., The other underlined parts of the sentences are correct.

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IV. Choose only one (1) of the two topics below. (7.0 pts)

Topic 1. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about how you want your classmates to think about you. Maybe you want them to think that you want to become an artist someday, or you

are great at taking care of kids, or you might be a great soccer player. Include one important idea about who you are and details that show this idea.

Topic 2. Think about a recent experience you’d like to share with a friend or family member. Write a friendly letter (80-100 words). Be sure to include the key features of a good

friendly letter.

The assessment criteria are attached below.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Task response Coherence and cohesion Lexical resource Grammar and accuracy

(fully satisfies all the requirements of the (organizes information and ideas skilfully and (uses a wide range of vocabulary (uses a wide range of structures and makes no

task) logically) with rare minor errors) grammar mistake)

2 points 1 point 2 points 2 points

7 points

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