In this final section of our ParaPro Study Guide, we will use what we learned in the previous Writing units to tune up our editing skills. By practicing and mastering earlier questions about grammar, word usage, punctuation, and spelling, you can now synthesize your skills for editing-type questions on the official ParaPro Exam. Editing a … Read more
In this section of our ParaPro Study Guide, we will look at the goals behind a piece of writing. Who is a piece being written to or for? Why did the author write this? What is their purpose? Author’s Purpose It is important for students to know an author’s purpose for two reasons: they need … Read more
This section of our ParaPro Study Guide covers the use of pre-writing to generate and organize ideas. A good writer – and a successful test-taker of the ParaPro Exam – knows the correct steps that they must take to create a cohesive piece of writing. Steps in the Writing Process As a paraprofessional, you should … Read more
In this section of our ParaPro Study Guide, we will cover spelling errors. Questions on the official exam with provide you with a sentence and ask that you identify the misspelled word. The following unit will go over the 25 most commonly misspelled words in English, as well as how they are most often misspelled … Read more
In this section of our ParaPro Study Guide, we will examine a critical concept in grammar: parts of speech. Knowing the parts of speech will ensure that you are obeying the rules and requirements of every word and sentence you write. Parts of Speech Parts of speech refers to the roles of the words that … Read more
In this section of our ParaPro Study Guide, we will be breaking down sentences into smaller units. You will learn to define and identify subjects, predicates, and direct and indirect objects in preparation for the ParaPro Exam. Subjects and Predicates Sentences are composed of two main parts: the subject and the predicate. The subject is … Read more
This section of our ParaPro Study Guide focuses on detecting punctuation errors, such as with periods, semicolons, and commas. Knowing where and when to use punctuation marks is essential to doing well on the ParaPro Exam. End Punctuation End punctuation comes at the end of a sentence. It tells the reader how to interpret the … Read more
In this section of our ParaPro Study Guide, we will build off of what we learned in the last unit regarding grammatical errors and tackle usage errors. There are many commonly confused words that the ParaPro Exam will want to make sure you can use correctly. Common Errors The exam will test your ability to … Read more
This section of our ParaPro Study Guide will examine a broad range of common mistakes made in writing. As a paraprofessional, you need to be able to spot common grammar issues in your students’ work – and, of course, avoid making grammatical mistakes of your own. Grammar Vs. Usage It is important to note that … Read more