Are You a Good Writer?

Writing is a skill that everyone must have. If you know how to express yourself well, you will do better in school and work. Take this quiz to find out if you are a good writer!

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    Should a writer use long, descriptive words all the time?

    • Yes, I use all the vocabulary I know when I write.
    • Yes, as long as all words are properly spelled and the grammar is correct.
    • No, I only use the exact words needed.
    • No, I only use the right combinations of words for a smooth flow of thought.
  2.  2

    Write only about things that you know. True or False?

    • True, its too hard to make stuff up.
    • True, I write only about my own experiences.
    • False, I can use my imagination and a little research to write about unfamiliar topics.
    • False, you can write about anything and add your own twist.
  3.  3

    Which is the best sentence?

    • Boys and goods are fine.
    • Good boys do fine.
    • A fine boy does good.
    • Every good boy does fine.
  4.  4

    What are examples of fictional writing?

    • Fairytales
    • My Journal
    • Essays
    • Screenplays
  5.  5

    What are examples of non-fiction writing?

    • My school textbooks
    • Blogs
    • News stories
    • Autobiographies
  6.  6

    What is the best way to learn about writing?

    • Study a school grammar book.
    • Memorize grammar rules.
    • Read a lot of books. Write often.
    • Write every chance you get.
  7.  7

    What is the best writing style?

    • My style is the best.
    • Anything that follows grammar rules.
    • Any style of writing that flows naturally.
    • Any style of writing that touches reader's emotions.
  8.  8

    What is the most famous grammar book ever published?

    • I don't know.
    • Probably my school grammar book.
    • The Elements of Style
    • William Strunk Jr.'s little black book.
  9.  9

    Is writing pure talent?

    • Yes, unfortunately I don't seem to have it.
    • Yes, but anyone can learn how to write.
    • Yes, but good writers still need to practice.
    • Yes, but writing is a whole lifestyle, not a hobby.
  10. 10

    How often do you write?

    • Only when I need to.
    • I write only when I feel like it.
    • I write at least 500 words a day.
    • I write every chance I get.
  11. 11

    What do you like to write about?

    • I don't like writing sometimes.
    • I write required reports well.
    • I like to write about my experiences, and other topics I find interesting.
    • I like to tell stories.
  12. 12

    Where can you learn about writing?

    • You can learn in school.
    • You can learn from books.
    • You can learn from other writers.
    • You can learn more about good writing by reading the cheesiest books you can find.
  13. 13

    What is bad writing?

    • I don't know.
    • Anything that doesn't abide by grammar rules.
    • Anything that is not coherent.
    • Anything that does not have a natural flow of ideas.
  14. 14

    What's the difference between an author and a writer?

    • I don't know.
    • They're the same.
    • Not every author is a writer.
    • An author is anyone who publishes his writing, while a writer sells works that appeals to readers.
  15. 15

    Is blogging a form of writing?

    • No.
    • Yes.
    • Yes, its a form of non-fiction.
    • Yes, but not everybody who blogs is a writer.
  16. 16

    Should grammar be followed every time?

    • Yes.
    • Yes, you should even know the general rules by heart.
    • Yes, but you should think about thought flow as well.
    • No, but only a good writer can bend the rules.
  17. 17

    What is a cardinal sin in writing, according to "The Elements of Style"?

    • Bad spelling
    • Not following noun-verb agreement
    • Using adverbs constantly
    • Using too much words
  18. 18

    Who wrote the "Elements of Style"?

    • I don't know.
    • Merriam Webster
    • William Strunk Jr.
    • William Strunk Jr. and E.B. Whilte
  19. 19

    What kind of sentence should all paragraphs begin with?

    • I don't know.
    • Any kind of sentence that follows grammar rules.
    • The sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph.
    • A topic sentence is the best and only way to open a paragraph.
  20. 20

    What is the basic unit of composition?

    • I don't know.
    • A sentence.
    • The first paragraph only.
    • A paragraph.

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