Revise drafts to improve style, word choice, figurative language, sentence variety, and subtlety of meaning after rethinking how well questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed;
An organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
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Q 1/6
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Damian has not effectively stated the position he is taking in this paper. Which of the following could best replace sentence 7 and provide a stronger position statement for Damian's paper?
120
There are groups that review human rights violations in this country as well as in other countries around the world.
I plan to vote in both national and local elections.
Can you believe this outrageous statistic?
This low voter turnout is appalling, and all Americans should exercise their right to vote.
Q 2/6
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What is the most effective way to combine sentences 10 and 11?
60
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined to separate from Great Britain and form their own nation.
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined because they separated from Great Britain and formed their own nation.
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined, who wanted to separate from Great Britain and form their own nation.
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined separating from Great Britain and forming their own nation.
6 questions
Q.
Damian has not effectively stated the position he is taking in this paper. Which of the following could best replace sentence 7 and provide a stronger position statement for Damian's paper?
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120 sec
110.31.b.16.A
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What is the most effective way to combine sentences 10 and 11?
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60 sec
110.31.b.13.C
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Damian would like to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 14. Which of the following is the best replacement for 'Therefore'?
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60 sec
110.31.b.13.C
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What is the most effective way to revise sentence 21?
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60 sec
110.31.b.13.C
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The meaning of sentence 23 is unclear. What is the most effective way to clarify the meaning of this sentence?
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60 sec
110.31.b.13.C
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Damian needs a stronger closing for his paper. Which sentences should he add after sentence 28 to bring his paper to a more effective conclusion?
