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Question 1 · Essay: knowledge of formal college-level writing (bank practices it with MC planWhich is the most effective strategy for the conclusion of an argumentative essay?
- A. Introduce a new argument that was not discussed in the body
- B. Copy the introduction word for word so the essay feels balanced
- C. Apologize for any weak points the reader may have noticed
- D. Restate the thesis in new words and show why the issue matters
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D. Restate the thesis in new words and show why the issue mattersA strong conclusion follows from the argument and leaves the reader with its broader significance.
Thesis: Schools should require community service because it builds practical skills and connects students to their communities.
Which topic sentence would best begin a body paragraph that supports the thesis?
- A. Many high schools in Florida and in other states offer students a wide variety of clubs and sports.
- B. Organizing a service project gives students practice with planning, budgeting and teamwork.
- C. Some students prefer to spend weekends relaxing at home with their friends and families.
- D. Community service has existed in some form for a very long time across the whole world.
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B. Organizing a service project gives students practice with planning, budgeting and teamwork.This topic sentence develops the first reason in the thesis, practical skills, and can be supported with examples.
Which sentence from a draft contains a flaw in reasoning that weakens the argument?
- A. A survey of the district's students found that most preferred the new schedule.
- B. Because the buses run later, students now have more time to eat breakfast before class.
- C. The new schedule may have drawbacks, but its benefits appear to outweigh them so far.
- D. Everyone I know likes the new schedule, so every student in the state must like it too.
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D. Everyone I know likes the new schedule, so every student in the state must like it too.This is a hasty generalization: the writer's small circle of acquaintances cannot represent every student in the state.
(1) Service projects teach skills that students will use for years. (2) When students plan a park cleanup, they learn to set goals and divide tasks. (3) My favorite park has a large pond and a walking trail. (4) Students who tutor younger children practice explaining ideas clearly. (5) These are the same skills that colleges and workplaces value.
Which sentence should be removed to improve the unity of the paragraph?
- A. Sentence 2
- B. Sentence 3
- C. Sentence 4
- D. Sentence 5
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B. Sentence 3Sentence 3 describes the writer's favorite park, which has nothing to do with the skills students gain from service.
During the dry season the river's flow diminished until only a narrow channel remained in the center of the bed.
As used in the statement, the word "diminished" most nearly means
- A. increased rapidly
- B. became smaller
- C. changed direction
- D. froze solid
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B. became smaller"Diminished" means the flow became smaller, leaving only a narrow channel.
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