AnswersMCS English IV Semester 2 BLWriting a Persuasive E-mail

Writing a Persuasive E-mail Answers

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Which sentence is appropriate for a formal e-mail?

A
Kids shouldn’t have to guess about how to save their money.
B
I mean, if kids can learn how to stash their cash, they will benefit.
C
A personal finance class could hook kids up with advice about money.
D
Schools should offer personal finance classes to teach basic economics.
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Which sentence uses transitions most effectively?

A
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; for instance, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
B
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure, since new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
C
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; in addition, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
D
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; however, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
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Which sentence uses transitions most effectively?

A
Reducing paper usage benefits the school; for example, money previously budgeted for paper could be spent on creative instructional materials.
B
Reducing paper usage benefits the school due to money previously budgeted for paper being spent on creative instructional materials.
C
Reducing paper usage benefits the school; however, money previously budgeted for paper could be spent on creative instructional materials.
D
Reducing paper usage benefits the school; also, money previously budgeted for paper could be spent on creative instructional materials.
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Read the claim and counterclaim.Claim: High school students should be required to complete ten hours of community service per year.Counterclaim: There are not many organizations in the area that welcome volunteers under eighteen years old.

A
The school has recruited five local groups to provide volunteer opportunities for youth.
B
Service requirements teach students the value of contributing to the local community.
C
Many national organizations have age requirements for volunteers for legal reasons.
D
Despite sports and other extracurricular activities, there is ample time to volunteer.
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Which heading best exemplifies the format for an e-mail subject line?

A
Join the festivities on Earth Day.
B
Earth Day at the park . . .
C
The Earth Needs You!!
D
Remember last Earth Day?
6

Read the sentences.Student drivers are required to keep a log of their supervised driving hours.Not all students are diligent in their record-keeping.

A
for example
B
further
C
to illustrate
D
however
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Which statement best exemplifies a strong persuasive claim?

A
Teachers often communicate with families via newsletters and e-mails.
B
Parents of school-age children appreciate information from schools.
C
Offices are trying to reduce paper usage through reuse and recycling efforts.
D
School communications should be sent electronically to conserve paper.
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What are the components of a formal tone? Select three answers. standard spellingfamiliar slang termslively dialoguea clear and direct purposeappropriate transitions

A
standard spelling
B
familiar slang terms
C
lively dialogue
D
a clear and direct purpose
E
appropriate transitions
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Identify reasons that support this claim. Select three answers.

A
Driving around cones in parking lots does not train the brain for road situations.
B
Many students study their state-issued manual before they take a road test.
C
On the road, students can learn to monitor speed and stopping distances.
D
Ages for driver licensure vary by state, and new laws are passed yearly.
E
Driving on local streets familiarizes students with traffic patterns and road signs.
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What is the purpose of transition words in persuasive writing?

A
to state claims
B
to link ideas
C
to cite sources
D
to offer criticism

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