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Q 1/19
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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?
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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 2/19
Score 0
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?
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Don't be lazy. Get off the couch and do something that matters.
You must be the one who changes this. It isn't fair to make others think they have all the rights.
When Election Day comes, go to the polls and cast your vote. It's not only your right but also your responsibility.
You'll feel better if you persuade people to vote. You can help make your community more vibrant.
19 questions
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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?
1
120 sec
110.31.b.16.A
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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?
2
60 sec
110.31.b.16.D
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Simon's paper needs a position statement. Which of these sentences could best follow sentence 7 and state the position that Simon is taking in this paper?
3
60 sec
110.31.b.16.A
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Which of these sentences could best follow and support sentence 13?
4
60 sec
110.31.b.16.A
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Simon needs to respond to an argument he has suggested that people will make. Which of the following could come after sentence 32 and best accomplish this goal?
5
60 sec
110.31.b.16.C
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Simon needs a sentence to help close his paper. Which sentence could be added to the very end of this paper to help bring it to an effective conclusion?
6
60 sec
110.31.b.16.D
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Susan needs a better transition from the third paragraph (sentences 15-20) to the fourth paragraph (sentences 21-25). Which of the following can be added to the beginning of the fourth paragraph, just before sentence 21, to strengthen this transition?
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60 sec
110.31.b.16.D
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Sentence 26 does not effectively open the last paragraph (sentences 26-28). Which of the following can replace sentence 26 and help strengthen the concluding paragraph of this paper?
8
60 sec
110.31.b.16.D
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What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 3?
9
120 sec
110.32.b.16.A
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Xavier would like to add some sentences to help transition from the third paragraph (sentences 14-17) to the fourth paragraph (sentences 18-26). Which of the following could Xavier add after sentence 17?
10
60 sec
110.32.b.16.D
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Xavier realizes that he should have added the following sentence to the fourth paragraph (sentences 18-26).
Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?
11
60 sec
110.32.b.16.E
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Which of the following could replace sentence 3 and better articulate the position Kayla is trying to take in this paper?
12
120 sec
110.32.b.16.A
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Kayla wants to provide a stronger transition between the second paragraph (sentences 4-12) and the third paragraph (sentences 13-16). Which of the following could best replace sentence 13 and accomplish this goal?
13
60 sec
110.32.b.16.D
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Kayla wants to add a quotation that will help support the idea presented in sentence 16. Analyze the quotations below. Which of these would be the most effective to insert after sentence 16?
14
60 sec
110.32.b.16.E
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Kelly wants to add a more effective transition between the second paragraph (sentences 4-11) and the third paragraph (sentences 12-14). Which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 12 to help readers effectively transition from the second to the third paragraph?
15
60 sec
110.32.b.16.D
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Kelly is considering whether or not she should add the following supporting detail to the fourth paragraph (sentences 15-20). Where could Kelly place this sentence?
16
60 sec
110.32.b.16.A
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Kelly wants to end her essay with a call to action. Which sentence should she add after sentence 21 to best achieve this goal?
17
60 sec
110.32.b.16.D
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Tracy's paper needs a stronger position statement. Which of the following could best replace sentence 5 and more effectively state the position Tracy is taking in this paper?
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120 sec
110.31.b.16.A
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Tracy would like to add the following detail to the fourth paragraph (sentences 13-17). Where should this sentence be inserted?