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Read the scenario.Sandra has identified an issue in her community and thinks that her idea for a community garden will solve the problem.

A
plan and write her proposal
B
present her idea to the city council
C
ask the city council for funding
D
do research and estimate costs
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Topher’s paper on political parties was returned with a note asking him to change the tone from informal to formal. Which academic writing trait does this relate to?

A
ideas
B
voice
C
conventions
D
organization
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detailed✔ balancedcomplete

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detailed
B
balanced
C
complete
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In which part of a multimedia presentation is the proposal restated with a summary of each reason?

A
title page
B
introduction
C
body
D
conclusion
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Which best describes word choice in an academic paper?

A
It’s the internal structure, sequence of ideas, and unity of paragraphs.
B
It’s the transitions that connect one body paragraph to another.
C
It’s the rhythm and flow of the language, aided by sentence variation.
D
It’s the use of precise, rich, and colorful language to convey ideas.
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What is a budget?

A
a plan for how money is spent
B
the income collected by the government
C
a public service provided by the government
D
laws the government passes related to finances
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Which best describes conventions in an academic paper?

A
It’s how the paper is structured and the ideas are sequenced.
B
It’s the transitions that connect one body paragraph to another.
C
It’s the use of mechanical and grammatical accuracy in writing.
D
It’s the use of precise, rich, and colorful language to convey ideas.
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Read this introduction to an academic paper on government.(1) Citizens rely on the government in different ways. (2) For example, government builds new roads and bridges, and it provides an education for young people. (3) While many government contributions make our lives easier and more comfortable, one is more important than all the others. (4) Without police protection at home and a strong national defense abroad, people could not live in security. (5) As a result, ensuring the safety of citizens is the government's most important role.

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sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 5
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Read the scenario.Sandra is working on a proposal for a community garden. She is ready to begin research on the cost of her proposed project. She wants to make sure that she provides an accurate estimate to improve the chances of having her proposal approved by city council.

A
locate similar projects online
B
make an educated guess
C
let the city council decide
D
explain the purpose of the project
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To write in a casual voice, it would be helpful to avoid

A
everyday language.
B
technical language.
C
common abbreviations.
D
a first-person perspective.
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Essays written in an academic voice typically include

A
personal statements.
B
imprecise vocabulary.
C
strong transitions.
D
slang phrases.
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Review the chart.

Question illustration
A
fees
B
sales taxes
C
federal funds
D
property taxes
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Which best describes the voice of an academic paper?

A
It’s the one sentence that identifies what the paper is about.
B
It’s the transitions that connect one body paragraph to another.
C
It’s the sentence that establishes the topic of a body paragraph.
D
It’s the unique perspective a writer brings to the subject matter.
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Zach turned in an essay on humpback whales. His teacher explained the main message was unclear.

A
He should develop the paper’s controlling idea.
B
He should write a new paper on a different topic.
C
He should restructure the paper by moving paragraphs.
D
He should make the tone of the paper much more formal.
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Which element should be included in a multimedia presentation making an argument for a proposal?

A
different slide formats
B
lots of information on each slide
C
jokes to entertain the audience
D
complicated font styles
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This graphic organizer shows the overall structure of an academic paper.

Question illustration
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Restatement of Thesis
B
Supporting Detail
C
Topic Sentence
D
The Lead
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DescriptiveExpositoryNarrativePersuasive

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Descriptive
B
Expository
C
Narrative
D
Persuasive
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What should be included in the introduction of a multimedia presentation that makes an argument for a proposal?

A
a breakdown of the costs involved in the proposal
B
objections to the proposal by some community members
C
an overview that explains the issue and why it is important
D
a list of projects city council members have recently approved

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