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CBEST Writing practice test

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Question 1 Essay organization

Question 1: Essay organization

A writer is planning an expository essay. Which sentence would function most effectively as a thesis statement?

Question 2 Paragraph development

Question 2: Paragraph development

A writer has a paragraph with a clear topic sentence but only one brief supporting detail. To strengthen the paragraph, the writer should:

Question 3 Grammar and sentence structure

Question 3: Grammar and sentence structure

Which of the following is a correctly constructed complete sentence?

Question 4 Transitions and coherence

Question 4: Transitions and coherence

A writer wants to add a sentence that signals a conclusion at the end of an essay. Which transitional word or phrase is most appropriate?

Question 5 Revision for clarity

Question 5: Revision for clarity

Read the sentence: "The reason the meeting was postponed was because of the fact that the manager was ill." Which revision is clearest and most concise?

Question 6 Subject-verb agreement

Question 6: Subject-verb agreement

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Question 7 Audience and purpose

Question 7: Audience and purpose

A writer is composing a formal letter requesting a meeting with a school principal. Which sentence best fits the audience and purpose?

Question 8 Essay structure

Question 8: Essay structure

In a well-structured five-paragraph essay, the primary function of the introductory paragraph is to:

Question 9 Sentence combining

Question 9: Sentence combining

Which sentence most effectively combines these two sentences: "The library extended its hours. Students now have more time to study"?

Question 10 Word choice and usage

Question 10: Word choice and usage

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly: the choice between "its" and "it's"?

Question 11 Essay development and support

Question 11: Essay development and support

A writer makes the claim that students benefit from physical education. Which sentence would provide the strongest support for this claim?

Question 12 Punctuation

Question 12: Punctuation

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Question 13 Coherence and unity

Question 13: Coherence and unity

A writer notices that one sentence in a paragraph about the benefits of recycling discusses an unrelated topic. To improve the paragraph's unity, the writer should:

Question 14 Pronoun usage

Question 14: Pronoun usage

Which sentence uses pronouns clearly and correctly?

Question 15 Essay introductions

Question 15: Essay introductions

Which of the following would be the most effective opening sentence, or hook, for a persuasive essay about reducing plastic waste?

Question 16 Parallel structure

Question 16: Parallel structure

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Question 17 Concluding an essay

Question 17: Concluding an essay

Which sentence would function most effectively as a concluding sentence for an essay arguing that schools should offer more arts programs?

Question 18 Sentence clarity and modifiers

Question 18: Sentence clarity and modifiers

Which sentence is free of a dangling or misplaced modifier?

Question 19 Tone and word choice

Question 19: Tone and word choice

A writer wants to maintain a formal, objective tone in an academic essay. Which sentence best fits this tone?

Question 20 Supporting evidence and reasoning

Question 20: Supporting evidence and reasoning

A writer includes a personal anecdote followed by relevant statistics and an expert quotation to support a claim. The primary effect of using these varied types of support is to:

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  • Review 3 real-world analogies, topic article cards, and source checks after each question so reading analysis and math reasoning feel easier to recognize under pressure.
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