Choose the correctly spelled sentence: ____ ____ was the first President.

Correct: 'GEORGE WASHINGTON was the first President.' This is one of the most likely dictation sentences on the USCIS writing test. Practice this exact sentence and similar ones. GEORGE WASHINGTON is spelled: 'G-E-O-R-G-E W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N.' Tips for spelling: GEORGE starts with G (a soft G sound, /j/, similar to the J in James — but spelled with G); has E-O-R-G-E pattern; WASHINGTON has W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N. Note 'Washington' includes the letter combination 'sh' (W-A-S-H) followed by 'ington' (I-N-G-T-O-N). Capitalize: both first and last names start with capital letters. SAMPLE SENTENCES YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO WRITE: 'George Washington was the first President.' 'George Washington was the Father of Our Country.' 'Washington, D.C., is the capital.' 'Adams was the second President.' 'Lincoln was the President in February.' 'Lincoln was an American President.'

Writing practice tips: (1) Get familiar with each vocabulary word; (2) Practice each sentence multiple times by writing it from memory; (3) Have a friend dictate sentences and check your spelling; (4) Use lined paper; print neatly; capitalize where needed; punctuate with periods (or question marks for questions).

Requirement: write one of three sentences correctly. The officer dictates each sentence clearly. You may not see the sentence written before you write it.