Question 1

Which sentence best explains the reason for Jelissa’s concern about the original project idea?

Accepted Answer

We have a lot of talent in our group, but by creating only a song, we would be limiting ourselves.

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I know everyone decided to write a song, but now that I’ve had time to think about it, I’m beginning to doubt the wisdom of that decision.

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Writing a song would be fun—especially for Jevon, since he plays an instrument and sings.

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I think we should create a website instead.

Question 2

Jelissa appeals to her teammates by —

Accepted Answer

presenting enthusiastic opinions about her teammates’ abilities

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describing projects their classmates have selected for the competition

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showing how her teammates can use all their ideas

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making her teammates believe they helped her think of the idea for the website

Question 3

Which of the author’s arguments is based on faulty reasoning?

Accepted Answer

If students see us composting at school, they will want to start a compost pile at home as well, further reducing the waste in landfills.

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If our school implements our composting idea, we could send less trash to the landfills.

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Composting has a surprising variety of benefits for the soil.

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If tended to regularly, a compost pile can transform food scraps and other organic materials into wonderfully fresh, nutrient-filled dirt.

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