Question 1

The topic of an argumentative essay is usually ________. Which best completes this sentence?

Accepted Answer

controversial issues

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politics

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about science and health

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local events

Question 2

This is a writer’s view about an issue which he/she will explain and defend in the argumentative essay. What do you call this part?

Accepted Answer

writer’s opinion

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restated position

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exposition

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thesis

Question 3

Cyril is going to write the closing paragraph of his argumentative essay. Which of the activities below will he do?

Accepted Answer

give suggestions or advice to his readers

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share his observations or experiences which are connected to the topic

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defend his opinion on an issue

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think of a title that will capture the main idea of his essay

Question 4

Which of the language features below is not present in the short paragraph?

Accepted Answer

rhetorical question

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modals

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declarative sentences

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transition words

Question 5

Which sentence from the paragraph has an example of evaluative language.

Accepted Answer

Competition among students for academic standing is definitely wrong.

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Students with better talents than others should not hesitate in reaching out to classmates who are having problems in their studies.

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Students with better talents than others should not hesitate in reaching out to classmates who are having problems in their studies.

Answer

Moreover, it also makes the students see learning as a rivalry and other students as opponents rather than teammates in studying.

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