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Writing an Argument about How to Define Success — Unit test Answers

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In a personal statement, a writer uses precise details to

A
show the reader what the writer has to offer.
B
impress the reader with the writer’s vocabulary.
C
dazzle the reader with the writer’s choice of topic.
D
explain to the reader any concerns the writer has.
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Which sentence should be revised to avoid a misconception?

A
To be a successful actor, you must live in Los Angeles.
B
To become a good musician, you should practice often.
C
To become a successful athlete, you might train daily.
D
To be a good student, you must be willing to learn.
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How do the graphs in "Career Planning for High Schoolers." contribute to the content?

A
by providing information about college acceptance rates
B
by comparing majors among private colleges
C
by sharing data about high school graduation rates
D
by providing data about careers and annual mean wages
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biasclaimevidencereason

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bias
B
claim
C
evidence
D
reason
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Read the conclusion to a personal statement.In conclusion, my trips to the seashore have awakened an interest in marine biology. I am ready to move forward with my dream of becoming a marine biologist.

A
Add a sentence to the ending that summarizes the writer’s topic.
B
Add a sentence to the middle that reflects on the writer’s experiences.
C
Revise the final sentence to have a different tone.
D
Revise the first sentence to state a future goal.
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A genre is a(n)

A
object with meaning.
B
category of writing or speech.
C
reason for doing something.
D
main idea within a text.
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Read the graph.

Question illustration
A
cashiers
B
registered nurses
C
waiters and waitresses
D
customer service representatives
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Which elements can a writer include in a well-written conclusion to a personal statement? Check all that apply.a list of the writer’s skills and accomplishmentsa meaningful restatement of the topic and purposea strong opinion backed up by supporting evidencea relevant connection between the topic and the storya reflection on the experiences discussed in the essay

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a list of the writer’s skills and accomplishments
B
a meaningful restatement of the topic and purpose
C
a strong opinion backed up by supporting evidence
D
a relevant connection between the topic and the story
E
a reflection on the experiences discussed in the essay
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One way a Lincoln-Douglas debate differs from a policy debate is that in a Lincoln-Douglas debate,

A
two individuals compete, whereas in a policy debate, teams of two compete.
B
teams of two compete, whereas in a policy debate, two individuals compete.
C
competitors gather evidence from research throughout the year, whereas in a policy debate, competitors learn the topic shortly before the debate.
D
competitors learn the topic shortly before the debate, whereas in a policy debate, competitors gather evidence from research throughout the year.
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Which excerpt from "Career Planning for High Schoolers" best shows that the author’s purpose is to inform the reader?

A
“I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Megan Lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday.
B
“All your life you’ve been asked what you want to do when you grow up,” says Steve Schneider . . .
C
About two-thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS . . .
D
Everyone’s career path is different, and there is no “right” way to start a career.

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