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7.2: Writing a Personal Statement Answers

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Read the conclusion to a personal statement about Javed’s summer as a lifeguard.(1) Overall, my time spent working as a lifeguard has changed my life and shaped my future. (2) Not only have I gained valuable physical skills, but I also have learned a lot about responsibility. (3) That knowledge has helped me hone my leadership skills. (4) I’m excited to use all that I’ve learned to help me succeed in a career with the Coast Guard.

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sentence 1
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sentence 2
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sentence 3
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sentence 4
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Which sentence contains the best example of precise details?

A
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that I need to practice to see improvement.
B
Although I lost the debate, I gained the crucial skills of patience and resilience.
C
While it’s true that life has its ups and downs, I try to learn from experience.
D
Even though winning has its benefits, I also try to learn from losing.
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In general, how long should the conclusion to a personal statement be?

A
several paragraphs
B
a few sentences
C
one sentence
D
two paragraphs
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conclusionintroductiontonetopic

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conclusion
B
introduction
C
tone
D
topic
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Eduardo wrote a personal statement reflecting on his performance in a Shakespearean play. In the conclusion to his statement, Eduardo should

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cite examples of other Shakespearean plays.
B
mention the other actors who were in the play.
C
explain how writing an essay and acting in a play are alike.
D
relate how the play and essay topic are connected.
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descriptive paragraphformal argumentpersonal statementpersuasive essay

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descriptive paragraph
B
formal argument
C
personal statement
D
persuasive essay
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In a personal statement, the writer’s point of view explains the writer’s

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position on the topic.
B
subject of the essay.
C
selection of the tone.
D
summary of the subject.
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Read the body paragraph from a personal statement.As part of a research project, I interviewed a librarian at our local library. He invited me on a "behind the scenes” tour. I’ve always loved books and research, so I jumped at the chance. I was totally captivated by the inner workings of library.

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Not only was the tour fun, but it also inspired me to apply for an internship at the library so I can investigate becoming a librarian.
B
For my research project, I wrote about the tour and added photos that I took at the library, all of which earned me the best grade in our class.
C
I realized I could take advantage of the library’s resources for my research project, so I could accomplish my goal of getting a good grade.
D
The library was built in the last decade, so it’s still fairly new, and I was really impressed by the number of environmentally friendly features it has.
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Which is the best sentence to include in the body of a personal statement to emphasize the writer’s experience?

A
I could be seriously helpful to your organization.
B
I have many skills that I can apply to this position.
C
I think you’ll discover that I’m very useful to have around.
D
I spend one day a week volunteering at an animal shelter.
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Eduardo wrote a personal statement reflecting on his performance in a Shakespearean play. In the conclusion to his statement, Eduardo should

A
cite examples of other Shakespearean plays.
B
mention the other actors who were in the play.
C
explain how writing an essay and acting in a play are alike.
D
relate how the play and essay topic are connected.
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In the body of a personal statement, the writer should include

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long sentences that provide lengthy musings on the topic.
B
general statements about the writer’s opinion of the topic.
C
precise details about the writer’s experience with the topic.
D
commonplace adjectives that vaguely describe the topic.
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Read the sentence from a personal statement.My trip to the car show got me thinking about my future.Which is the best way to revise and expand the sentence to relay the writer’s experiences more precisely?

A
I find it’s helpful to think about my future and to allow things like my trip to the car show to help me figure it out.
B
Sometimes I get inspiration from a range of sources, like the car show, which made me think about my future goals.
C
When I took a trip to the cool car show, I saw a lot of sweet designs and engineering and that made think about my future.
D
Visiting the car show made me realize that I can combine my interests in design and engineering rather than choosing just one.

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