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Reggie must write a short, two-paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the fields of software engineer and website manager for his computer class. He just needs to include some basic facts about both careers. Which type of comparison structure would it make the most sense for Reggie to use, and why?

A
Point-by-point because it allows Reggie to make several different points about software engineers and website managers in just two paragraphs.
B
Point-by-point because the most important details can go in the first paragraph and the less important details can go in the second paragraph.
C
Subject-by-subject because it allows Reggie to talk about as many different subjects as he would like.
D
Subject-by-subject because the first paragraph can be about software engineers and the second paragraph can be about website managers.
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Because Monster is a journal entry written using a first-person point of view, the reader is better able to understand

A
the setting Steve Harmon is in.
B
Steve Harmon's feelings.
C
what Steve Harmon looks like.
D
Steve Harmon's offense.
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Evidence for a claim should include

A
lists of strategies and resources.
B
addressing a counterclaim.
C
quotations from people with strong opinions.
D
relevant facts and examples.
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The overall structure of Pausch's Last Lecture supports his purpose of enabling the childhood dreams of others because it allows him to

A
explain the problems he had in realizing his dreams and how he solved them.
B
earn his audience's attention and then relay details about his experiences and learned wisdom.
C
illustrate why one's dreams need to be pursued in a logical order if success is to be obtained.
D
compare his dreams and successes to those of famous or respected people.
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In Monster, Steve Harmon identifies a speaker in his dramatic text by

A
giving the speaker's name followed by a colon.
B
placing quotation marks around spoken words.
C
capitalizing and centering the speaker's name.
D
using dialogue tags as part of the sentences.
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Read this information about environmental scientists and chemists.

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A
Chemists study the structure and composition of a substance, while environmental scientists study the environment.
B
Chemists spend a great deal of time working in the field, while environmental scientists do not.
C
Both environmental scientists and chemists are required to earn a minimum of a master’s degree.
D
Both environmental scientists and chemists earned a median annual wage between $60,000 and $70,000 in 2010.
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Read the sentence from Last Lecture by Randy Pausch.All right, so what we’re not talking about today, we are not talking about cancer, because I spent a lot of time talking about that and I’m really not interested.

A
he has chosen not to focus on his cancer.
B
he is only interested in things he has never talked about.
C
they will get what they are expecting from the speech.
D
speeches about cancer are not interesting.
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Which sentence uses a present-tense verb?

A
Will Frank and Amanda be at the family reunion?
B
My cousin Chynna is calling from another country.
C
Mrs. Simpson made that lovely red dress herself.
D
Victor has been a volunteer since he was twelve.
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Which statement would best serve as a claim for an argument?

A
Food labels provide information including ingredients, nutritional information, and calorie counts.
B
Though the information is sometimes challenging to decode, consumers should take the time to understand food labels.
C
Allergy information is now available on all food labels, and warnings alert consumers about nuts, dairy, and gluten.
D
Consumers rarely understand food labels because there are too many measurements cited.
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A counterclaim is

A
a claim that includes a true statement.
B
an argument made against a claim.
C
an examination of a claim.
D
evidence used against a claim.
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Which sentence from the screenplay portion of Monster reveals that it is written using a third-person point of view?

A
Camera stops and slowly turns toward a cell.
B
A guard sits at a desk behind STEVE.
C
The trial will begin in a few minutes.
D
It opens, and COURT CLERK looks in.
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Which sentence contains a verb acting as a noun?

A
Fearing the flu, Simone washed her hands a lot.
B
Sailing is my aunt and uncle’s favorite activity.
C
The winds were gusting up to 35 miles per hour.
D
The keys should be hanging on the hook by the door.
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Which is the best evidence to support an essay that argues the need for highly trained engineers who build airplanes?

A
observations of pilots and interviews with crews at airports
B
statistics on the number of plane crashes and near crashes
C
quotations from students studying to become airplane engineers
D
details from US government websites on job paths for engineers
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Read the introduction.Home computers need anti-virus software. Internet searches, music downloads, and social media browsing all put home computers at risk of viral infection. Granted, some PC owners search the web and remain unscathed, but this is a risky situation. Surfing unprotected through unlicensed websites with questionable pop-up messages leaves your computer vulnerable to attack.

A
Internet searches, music downloads, and social media browsing all put home computers at risk
B
granted, some PC owners search the web and remain unscathed
C
home computers need anti-virus software
D
surfing unprotected through unlicensed websites with questionable pop-up messages leaves your computer vulnerable
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Nicco wrote this rough draft. He wants to revise the draft to include evidence from a credible source.Young drivers should be required to hold a provisional driver’s license for one year before earning full driving privileges. Provisional licenses have restrictions on the number of passengers allowed in the car. Provisional licenses also restrict the number of hours that drivers can be on the road. These restrictions save lives because newly licensed drivers need time to become comfortable on the road.

A
Data revealed on the public announcement channel shows that fewer accidents occur among drivers who held provisional licenses.
B
The sales team at Voyage Autos prefer to sell to clients who have held provisional licenses.
C
Many parents of new drivers have real concerns about their teens driving home from school events that take place in the evening.
D
Messages found in chat rooms often quote young drivers who have shared their driving experiences with one another.

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