Writing a Research-Based Informative Essay about the Benefits of Humor
Question 16 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10 A
Read the excerpt from a credible source for Mirai’s research-based essay on the effects of the declining bee population.Honeybees play a major role in the pollination of produce sold in the United States. Without the prolific support of honeybees, the nation’s agricultural economy will suffer losses as great as those in the bee population.
Answer
A
She should quote the first sentence directly, because it contains specific information that would be difficult to restate.
B
She should summarize the first sentence, because it describes the central argument of the essay in straightforward language.
C
She should quote the second sentence directly, because it establishes important supporting evidence in a unique way.
D
She should paraphrase the second sentence, because it presents basic knowledge that does not need to be cited.
Explanation
The second sentence connects the declining bee population to potential losses in the agricultural economy, supporting the essay’s focus. Its distinctive phrasing makes a direct quotation appropriate, as long as Mirai cites the source. The first sentence gives a straightforward fact that she could restate in her own words.
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