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

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Read the body paragraph from an argumentative essay.Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society. All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible. Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers. Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.

A
Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society.
B
All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible.
C
Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers.
D
Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.
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Read the paragraph.The process is simple, but the results could be extraordinary. Fill out an application at Lakeside Park today. Working as a park monitor will provide hours of fun in the sun this summer and a glimpse of a career in forestry. Full- and part-time jobs are now available. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy life at the lake. Seize this opportunity now!

A
to entertain readers with an anecdote about working at a park
B
to inform readers about the responsibilities of a park monitor
C
to inform readers about careers in the forestry industry
D
to persuade readers to apply for employment at the park
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Read the excerpt from a speech.I hope everyone in attendance tonight will consider making a donation to the City Park Fund. This neighborhood treasure provides a safe place for children to play. It is a gathering place for summer concerts and community sporting events. City Park makes our town unique and special.

A
to entertain listeners with stories of City Park
B
to provide humorous neighborhood anecdotes
C
to educate people about the history of City Park
D
to persuade others to contribute money for the park
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To be a formal debate, the debate must include

A
strong opinions.
B
personal attacks.
C
unlimited time to talk.
D
set rules and guidelines.
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Read the chart from "Career Planning for High Schoolers."

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A
Majors in social sciences lead to above-average starting salaries
B
Majors in education lead to above-average starting salaries.
C
Majors in humanities lead to above-average starting salaries.
D
Majors in engineering and tech lead to above-average starting salaries.
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A teacher watched the debate between Ren and Polina. Read the description of what he saw.Ren concentrated intensely on his notepad, furiously writing notes as Polina presented her negative claim.

A
Don’t take notes while the other person is speaking.
B
Don’t look down the entire time the other person is speaking.
C
Don’t forget to write down everything while the person speaks.
D
Don’t miss the chance to interject comments while the person speaks.
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Read the resolution and the affirmative claim.Resolution: Higher education should be available at no cost in the US.Affirmative claim: All students should have access to a free college education. Within the last twenty years, the average cost of college has nearly tripled, making a college degree unobtainable for many.

A
The cost of attending a trade school is about half the cost of attending a traditional college.
B
Students attending college in the US spend an average of nearly $26,000 a year for tuition and fees.
C
A recent survey determined that nearly 63 percent of high school graduates attend college.
D
The government spends over $720 billion to educate students from kindergarten through high school.
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In a debate, while the other person is speaking, the listener should

A
jot down notes about what the speaker is saying.
B
write out a counterclaim to state in response.
C
move around and try to distract the speaker.
D
use the time to visualize winning the debate.
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Read the excerpt from a letter.Parkour, also known as free running, is becoming a popular sport. The object of parkour is to navigate obstacles using fluid, efficient movement. Athletes run through urban areas using gymnastic-type leaps and jumps to move over and around walls, ledges, and other barricades. The sport’s name originates from parcours du combattant, an obstacle course used to train soldiers in the French army.

A
to entertain the reader with an interesting story
B
to provide examples of parkour movements
C
to educate the reader about a popular sport
D
to persuade readers that parkour is dangerous
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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.

A
to show his next step
B
to restate his purpose
C
to clarify his overall topic
D
to reflect on his experiences
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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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Read the sentence from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.Moreover, being constantly exposed to advertising is annoying.What is the best revision of the sentence that avoids the misconception?

A
Moreover, being frequently exposed to advertising is annoying.
B
Moreover, being constantly exposed to advertising is really irritating.
C
Moreover, being constantly exposed to advertising can be annoying.
D
Moreover, being regularly exposed to advertising is always annoying.
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A
mode
B
genre
C
symbol
D
purpose
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Writers should avoid bias in an argumentative essay because bias is

A
an umbrella statement for all parts of an argument.
B
an unfair opinion about something or someone.
C
a statement that logically supports reasoning.
D
a claim that supports an opposing argument.
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Read the excerpt from a letter.Dear Ann,The funniest thing happened during my ski lesson! I tried a new ski run and I was doing very well. The sun was shining and the snow was fresh. My instructor encouraged me to bring my skis closer together so I could gain a little speed. I don’t know exactly what happened next, but suddenly my skis had criss-crossed and I was skiing backward!

A
to entertain the reader with a humorous story
B
to provide practical ski instruction tips
C
to educate the reader about skiing techniques
D
to persuade a friend to try a new winter sport
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In an argumentative essay, the main purpose of the introduction is to establish the writer’s

A
anecdotes.
B
bias.
C
claim.
D
opposition.
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In the body of a personal statement, the writer should include

A
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 resolution.All students should be required to wear uniforms to school.Which is the best example of an effective claim?

A
I disagree that all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
B
My friend’s school uniforms are expensive, and yet they’re ugly and uncomfortable.
C
I agree with the statement, and I think it’s a really smart idea for our school.
D
School uniforms should not be required because they reduce individual expression.
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Read Pat Mora’s poem quoted in "The Leader in the Mirror."Immigrantswrap their babies in the American flag,feed them mashed hot dogs and apple pie,name them Bill and Daisy,buy them blonde dolls that blink blueeyes or a football and tiny cleatsbefore the baby can even walk,speak to them in thick English hallo, babee, hallo,whisper in Spanish or Polishwhen the baby sleeps, whisperin a dark parent bed, that darkparent fear, "Will they likeour boy, our girl, our fine americanboy, our fine american girl?”Now read the excerpt from Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror."When I was growing up on the U.S. side of that border, the society around me tried in subtle and not-so-subtle ways to convince me that my Mexican heritage was inferior to that of Anglo-Americans. I hope that today’s educators on the border and throughout this nation are now committed to multiculturalism, to motivating the next generation to draw on their heritage as a resource for learning. The U.S. has been described as the first international country: Our varied cultures are our common wealth.

A
Both the poem and the essay explain that Mexican children feel superior to Anglo-Americans.
B
Both the poem and essay show that immigrants and their children are pressured to forget their heritage.
C
Both the poem and the essay describe how immigrant children come to the United States.
D
Both the poem and the essay encourage teachers to support a multicultural education in border communities.
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A false idea about something is a(n)

A
assumption.
B
misconception.
C
opinion.
D
theory.

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