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!

1

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

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- 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

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

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- 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

Which is the best sentence?

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

What are examples of fictional writing?

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- Fairytales
- My Journal
- Essays
- Screenplays
5

What are examples of non-fiction writing?

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- My school textbooks
- Blogs
- News stories
- Autobiographies
6

What is the best way to learn about writing?

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- Study a school grammar book.
- Memorize grammar rules.
- Read a lot of books. Write often.
- Write every chance you get.
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What is the best writing style?

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- 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

What is the most famous grammar book ever published?

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

Is writing pure talent?

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- 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

How often do you write?

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- 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

What do you like to write about?

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- 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.
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Where can you learn about writing?

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- 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

What is bad writing?

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- 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

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

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- 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

Is blogging a form of writing?

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

Should grammar be followed every time?

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- 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

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

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

Who wrote the "Elements of Style"?

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

What kind of sentence should all paragraphs begin with?

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- 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

What is the basic unit of composition?

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