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Question 1

What is the last step in creating an argumentative essay?

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D: revising

Question 2

Which statement is an example of an effective claim for an argumentative essay?

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D: The free enterprise system has forced some people out of business, allowing only large wealthy companies and people to succeed.

Question 3

Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay. In a free enterprise system, companies can become more successful by beating their competitors in service and pricing. Mary Kay Ash’s innovative business plan used her reduced costs and her loyal, home-based sales team to beat the competition at providing cosmetics to American women. The excerpt has an effective style and tone because it is

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C: formal and objective.

Question 4

Which question can most help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

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D: Do details provide support for the claim?

Question 5

Read the excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise. In a free enterprise system, companies can become more successful by beating their competitors in service and pricing. Mary Kay Ash’s innovative business plan used her reduced costs and her loyal, home-based sales team to beat the competition at providing cosmetics to American women. Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

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A: It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.

Question 6

Read the introduction to an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise. Mary Kay Ash wanted to write a book about women in business. Instead, what transpired was a business plan for Mary Kay, Inc., a cosmetics company. In a free enterprise system, people like Mary Kay Ash have the opportunity to make their own economic decisions and create their own influential businesses. The introduction is effective because it

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B: provides a brief background about the essay’s subject.

Question 7

Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

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A: The introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the writer’s position will be.

Question 8

Which statement best describes the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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D: The conclusion ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.

Question 9

During the revision phase for an argumentative essay, a writer should

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B: check the style and tone.

Question 10

While revising an argumentative essay, a writer should

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B: make sure each paragraph has a clearly stated point.

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