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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 Answers

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Read the sentence from an argumentative essay about homelessness.There should be services to give homeless people a break from the stuff they have to deal with in their everyday lives.Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?

A
to give homeless people a vacation from their suffering.
B
to give homeless people relief from their everyday hardships.
C
to give homeless people a break from what they have to deal with every day.
D
to give homeless people relief from the stuff they have to deal with every day.
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Read the excerpt from an argumentative essay about voting. It does not seem like one vote can make a difference. Every eligible person should vote.Which revision offers the most improvement in sentence fluency?

A
Although it does not seem like one vote can make a difference, every eligible person should vote.
B
It does not seem like one vote can make a difference, although every eligible person should vote.
C
It does not seem like one vote can make a difference because every eligible person should vote.
D
Since it does not seem like one vote can make a difference, every eligible person should vote.
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Which is the best example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay about zoos and animal welfare?

A
Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research.
B
Zoos have been around for thousands of years, and each year they draw millions of people to see the variety of animals they house.
C
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
D
Animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population and to combat extinction.
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An effective thesis in an argumentative essay must

A
present both sides of the issue.
B
contain a quote from a source.
C
state a position on the topic.
D
include accurate statistics.
5

Which citation format is correct if a student is quoting from an article entitled “Making Healthier Food Choices” that appears on a website and is written by author Lindsay Metcalf?

A
(Metcalf)
B
(Metcalf, website)
C
(“Making Healthier Food Choices”)
D
(Metcalf, “Making Healtheir Food Choices”)
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Which sentence best demonstrates an appropriate style for an argumentative essay?

A
Anyone who believes we should increase taxes is incapable of logical reasoning and should be discounted.
B
Increasing taxes would place an unnecessary hardship on the citizens and should be avoided.
C
Local legislative bodies are tasked with generating revenue to manage the needs of their districts.
D
Taxes are already out of control; it is unbelievable that the legislature is considering an increase.
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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos help to protect endangered animals, and they are necessary for animal conservation.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A
Removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can contribute to the endangerment of their species.
B
Specialists can breed animals at zoos to increase their population.
C
Injured and sick animals can be rescued and rehabilitated at zoos.
D
Zoos can protect endangered animals from hunters, predators, and a variety of natural dangers.
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Read the sentence that appears in an argumentative essay about American public education. If education is so important to American society, then why is funding for American public schools so pathetic?Which revision exhibits the best word choice for the underlined portion of the sentence?

A
why is the funding for American public schools so inadequate?
B
why is the funding for American public schools so ridiculous?
C
why is the money given to public schools so pathetic?
D
why is pathetic funding given to American public schools?
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Evidence to support a claim in an argumentative essay should be part of the

A
thesis statement.
B
body paragraphs.
C
introductory paragraph.
D
concluding paragraph.
10

Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods.High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as tobacco.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A
Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; tobacco is not.
B
Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
C
Sugar is cheaper to buy than tobacco.
D
Studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.
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Which citation format is correct if a student is quoting a line on page 45 of a book titled Prison by Horace Gardener?

A
(Gardener 45)
B
(Gardener, p.45)
C
(Gardener, Prison, p.45)
D
(Prison 45)
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Read the sentence from an argumentative essay about the economy.The unstable economy caused lots of people to lose their jobs.Which revision exhibits the best word choice for the underlined portion of the sentence?

A
chaos with people losing their jobs
B
lots of people to get fired
C
a drastic increase in unemployment
D
a change in the number of people employed
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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods. High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as alcohol and tobacco.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A
Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; alcohol and tobacco are not.
B
Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
C
Sugar is cheaper to buy than alcohol and tobacco.
D
Studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.
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Which sentence from an argumentative essay about genetically modified foods best states a claim?

A
Genetic modification is the act of combining various genes from different organisms resulting in a brand-new, modified organism.
B
Genetically modified foods should not be sold to consumers until proper tests can prove their safety.
C
Foods can be genetically modified to be resistant to pests and viruses.
D
The sale of genetically modified foods is outlawed in some countries.
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Read the excerpt from an argumentative essay about college tuition. Is a college education worth the price today? College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years. More than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.Which revision offers the most improvement in sentence fluency?

A
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years because more than half of all recent college graduates are unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.
B
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years; however, more than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.
C
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years; therefore, more than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.
D
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years and more than half of all recent college graduates are unemployed and others are in jobs that do not require a college degree.
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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos help to protect endangered animals, so they are necessary for animal conservation.Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim?

A
Removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can contribute to the endangerment of their species.
B
Specialists can breed animals at zoos to help increase their population.
C
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to diseases.
D
Funding sources for zoos can be limited, and they often rely on donations from the public.
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Which of the following parts of an argumentative essay belongs in the introduction?

A
reason
B
evidence
C
counterclaim
D
thesis

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