AnswersKS-English Language Arts 12 BWriting an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue

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watch a musicalwalking in Central Parktook a ferry ridetop of a double-decker bus

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watch a musical
B
walking in Central Park
C
took a ferry ride
D
top of a double-decker bus
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Which sentences must be revised to correct vague pronouns? Select three answers.They say strange things happen during a full moon.Phil visited Uncle James shortly after his vacation.I talked to my teacher and she agreed to postpone the exam.After her accident, Julie helped Lian fix her broken-down bike.We took Grandma to the museum to celebrate her recovery.Before Tara’s recital, Jemma wished her good luck.

A
They say strange things happen during a full moon.
B
Phil visited Uncle James shortly after his vacation.
C
I talked to my teacher and she agreed to postpone the exam.
D
After her accident, Julie helped Lian fix her broken-down bike.
E
We took Grandma to the museum to celebrate her recovery.
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Before Tara’s recital, Jemma wished her good luck.
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Read the two sentences.I cannot wait to see this movie. The main character is played by my favorite actress.

A
My favorite actress is in this movie, and I cannot wait to see it.
B
My favorite actress, who plays the main character, is in this movie and I cannot wait to see it.
C
I cannot wait to see this movie because the main character is played by my favorite actress.
D
I cannot wait to see this movie and the main character is played by my favorite actress.
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Read the excerpt from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest.Cecily. [Rather shy and confidingly.] Dearest Gwendolen, there is no reason why I should make a secret of it to you. Our little county newspaper is sure to chronicle the fact next week. Mr. Ernest Worthing and I are engaged to be married.Gwendolen. [Quite politely, rising.] My darling Cecily, I think there must be some slight error. Mr. Ernest Worthing is engaged to me. The announcement will appear in the Morning Post on Saturday at the latest.

A
when Cecily says, “There is no reason why I should make a secret of it to you,” she actually does have a reason to keep it a secret.
B
when Cecily says, “Mr. Ernest Worthing and I are engaged to be married,” she is actually making a joke.
C
when Gwendolen says, “I think there must be some slight error,” she is actually referring to the large error of Cecily saying she is engaged to Ernest.
D
when Gwendolen says, “The announcement will appear in the Morning Post on Saturday,” she is not telling the truth.
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Read the paragraph.(1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

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Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
B
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
C
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
D
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
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To maintain a formal tone and style in an argumentative essay, a writer should replace

A
precise wording.
B
rhetorical devices.
C
long, flowing sentences.
D
overly charged language.
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Read the claim.Animal testing is unnecessary in this century and should be banned.Read the counterclaim.Animal testing has led to important medical breakthroughs.

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With modern technology, scientists can make advances without involving the one hundred million animals now used each year for animal testing.
W
With over one hundred years of successful animal testing, it is obvious that the scientific community must go on using animals to continue to be successful.
W
While it is true that there have been successes in the past with animal testing, that is not necessarily an indicator of what will happen in the future.
W
While animals have been used for testing throughout history, this does not mean that people should just keep doing that because they are used to it.
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Which are the most accurate conclusions that can be drawn about Jack, given this dialogue and his reactions to Lady Bracknell? Select three options.

A
He takes pleasure in using sarcasm.
B
He is thorough and organized.
C
He is unpleasant and condescending.
D
He is offended by Lady Bracknell.
E
He takes great pride in his ward.
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beautywealthyouthpurity

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beauty
B
wealth
C
youth
D
purity

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