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Anthony has added the transitional phrase for example to the following sentence: For example, Australia. What is wrong with this sentence?
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It is incomplete.
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Claire has written a paragraph with the following topic sentence: During pregnancy, it is important to maintain healthy habits. Which of the supporting sentences below drifts from the main idea expressed in this topic sentence?
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My aunt craved ice cream throughout her entire pregnancy
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Tyler has written a paragraph with the purpose of persuading his audience to buy electric cars. The following sentences are taken from his paragraph: Electric cars run on electricity, a sustainable form of energy. A sustainable form of energy is electricity. This energy powers the electric car. Why aren't these sentences convincing?
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They use circular reasoning.
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Cherita wrote the following sentence in her narrative paragraph: Everyone gathered to see what the commotion was about before returning to their classrooms. What type of narrative paragraph did she write?
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third-person
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The difference between revising and editing is that
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revising makes your writing more convincing and precise; editing ensures your writing is error- free.
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If a paragraph lacks unity, then some sentences drift from the main idea that the writer expresses in the topic sentence.
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True
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What is wrong with the following quotation? She said "I'm not sure why I decided to go to the party, but I did."
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There is no comma after the introductory phrase,
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The four most common prewriting strategies are freewriting, brainstorming, questioning, and clustering.
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True
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When Jack revises his paragraph to ensure all the sentences support the topic sentence, for what is he revising?
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unity
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Which of the following is not a key step of the revising and editing process?
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revising for supporting details
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What is the narrowed topic in the following topic sentence? Felons who have completed their prison sentences should have their right to vote restored.
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felons who have completed their prison sentences
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Alan has created a list of ideas about the topic on which he has been assigned to write an essay. He has written own any words or phrases that come to mind without worrying about grammar and spelling. What exploring strategy was he using?
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Brainstorming
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Which of the following is not a general characteristic of a stand-alone paragraph?
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three to five body sentences
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Jasmine has written an essay about the writing process. In her essay, she explained how to utilize the writing process to compose an essay. What were her general and specific purposes?
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General: to inform; specific: to explain how to utilize the writing process to compose an essay
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To make a paragraph plan, write a topic sentence and then write your supporting ideas in the order in which they will be discussed.
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True
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What is the controlling idea of the following topic sentence? When I won first place in the pie- eating contest, I knew all of my hard work had paid off.
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I knew all of my hard work had paid off
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When Sue revises her paragraph to ensure there are enough details to make it strong, convincing and interesting, for what is she revising?
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adequate support
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Maria has written the following topic sentence: Developing good study habits. What is wrong with this topic sentence?
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It is incomplete.
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Bert plans to write an essay that describes his new apartment room by room. Which type of organizational pattern should he use?
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space order
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Dave wrote an essay about the shortened lifespan of polar bears due to global warming. His purpose was
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To inform and persuade
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In what ways can you write an illustration paragraph?
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Use either a series of examples or an extended example to prove your main point.
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Cherita is trying to narrow a broad topic. She writes for ten minutes without stopping. What exploring strategy is she using?
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Freewriting
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Melissa wants to write a narrative paragraph plan. Which of the following suggestions would you give to help her write a strong plan?
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Write down events in the order in which they occurred, and include details about each event.
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There are five key stages in the writing process: narrowing your topic, expressing your main idea, developing your supporting ideas, making a plan, and writing a first draft.
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True
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Jill wrote the following sentence in her narrative paragraph: When I was a child, I wanted to go to Disney World more than anything else in the world. What type of narrative paragraph did she write?
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first-person
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The controlling idea makes a point about the topic without expressing the writer's opinion, attitude, or feeling
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False
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Gabriella wrote the following topic sentence: I am going to write about how youth offenders can be rehabilitated. What is wrong with this sentence?
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It announces,
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What is the difference between a journal and a portfolio?
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A journal is used to practice writing for school or pleasure; a portfolio is a collection of all of one's writing.
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Cassandra wrote the following topic sentence: Deciding to become a vegetarian is a great lifestyle choice to make. She then wrote the supporting sentences listed below. Which of these sentences is the weakest?
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When I go to a restaurant, I always make sure they have vegetarian entrees.
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Sieede wrote a paragraph with the following topic sentence: Reality television has a negative impact on teenagers. Which of the supporting sentences below drifts from the main idea expressed in the topic sentence?
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Some teenagers love television and watch it every day.
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Nathan wrote the following topic sentence for his illustration paragraph: Anyone working with children should learn CPR. What is the controlling idea?
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should learn CPR
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Gil has to write an essay about his career field. At which stage in the writing process should he use exploring strategies?
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at any stage in the writing process
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Which transitional word or expression best completes the following sentence? ___________ lowering cholesterol, regular exercise can keep your heart healthy.
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in addition to
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Deborah wrote a paragraph illustrating the importance of picking the correct college. She provided an example of a friend who picked a college she hated attending and ended up dropping out. How has she illustrated her point?
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by using an extended example to illustrate her main point
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Which of the following transitional words would best complete the following sentence? ______, my sister decided to move back into my house.
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Eventually
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What are the two main types of narrative paragraphs?
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first-person and third-person
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What is the controlling idea in the following topic sentence? Felons who have completed their prison sentences should have their right to vote restored.
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should have their right to vote restored
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Jacob wrote a paragraph illustrating the importance of dental hygiene. He provided several examples of diseases that can occur when dental hygiene is neglected. How has he illustrated his point?
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by using a series of examples to illustrate his main point
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Which transitional phrase or word best completes the following sentence? Many people are not adequately prepared for their retirement;______, research shows more than 40% of employees do not contribute enough to their 401K plans.
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for example
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When planning your essay, you should consider your topic, audience, and purpose.
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True
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What is the controlling idea of the following topic sentence? When I found out my mother had breast cancer, I was terrified.
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I was terrified
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A paragraph has adequate support when there are enough details and examples to make it five to seven sentences long.
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False
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Which of the following transitional words would best complete the following sentence? _______, I didn't know what to expect.
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In the beginning
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A journal offers a way to practice writing for either school or pleasure.
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True
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What is the controlling idea in the following topic sentence? When I saw our new house for the first time, I panicked.
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I panicked
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In order to ensure that your narrative paragraph contains the details needed so that the reader understands what happened, you can ask yourself the following questions about your topic: who, what, when, where, why, and how.
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True
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Camille is using an extended example to illustrate the point she's making in her paragraph. What would be the best method of organization for her to use?
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rime order
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What is the controlling idea in the following topic sentence? Healthy eating and regular exercise are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.
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are important parts of a healthy lifestyle
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Keith must write an essay illustrating the importance of learning CPR when working with children. How could he use narration to make his essay more compelling?
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He could relate a story about an employee who saved a child's life with CPR
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An effective paragraph should have unity, which means that all sentences directly relate to and support the topic sentence.
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True
