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Read the paragraph.As we have seen, Glenway Park will offer recreational opportunities, provide a place for wildlife, and add much-needed green space to our neighborhood. A vote for the park is a vote for the future of our community.Where does this paragraph belong in an essay?

A
thesis statement
B
supporting evidence
C
topic sentence
D
conclusion
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What is the main purpose of an informative essay?

A
to entertain the reader with amusing details
B
to tell a story for a general audience
C
to create a character who is vivid and interesting
D
to explain the relation of parts to a whole
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Read the excerpt from Keesha’s informative essay about Labrador retrievers.Everyone seems to have a favorite breed of dog, but the Labrador retriever, with its many skills and natural friendliness, has always had a special place in my heart. Labradors are widely regarded as highly intelligent and loyal. Because of their personality, they are often valued as great family dogs. But the most fascinating thing about Labradors is their hunting skills.What part of Keesha’s essay is shown in this excerpt?

A
introduction or thesis statement
B
body or supporting details
C
prewriting or diagramming
D
restating thesis or conclusion
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When defining a topic for an informative essay, what is the first question to ask yourself?

A
How long should my essay be?
B
What do I want to write about?
C
Where does my essay take place?
D
When do I want to begin my essay?
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Tyrone is writing an essay about the importance of schools adopting exercise programs. What would be most relevant to his essay?

A
a step-by-step outline of exercises that can be done in schools
B
a story about how a kid in school inspired his family to exercise
C
an example of a national program that encourages kids to exercise
D
an explanation about why Tyrone likes to exercise
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A Venn diagram would work best for developing an essay that

A
examines the negative qualities of sugar on public health.
B
discusses the historical importance of the sailboat in exploration.
C
compares and contrasts the evolution of alligators and crocodiles.
D
examines the impact of school sports on students' grades.
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What is an example of appropriate language for an essay about global warming?

A
Global warming is beginning to change weather patterns throughout the world.
B
Please take a moment to read my essay about the dangers of global warming.
C
Global warming is a big issue that is really important to lots of people.
D
Sometimes I worry about global warming during hot summer days.
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When in the writing process do you fix errors and improve details?

A
while brainstorming
B
while prewriting
C
while drafting
D
while revising
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Read the excerpt from Keesha’s essay.Everyone seems to have a favorite breed of dog, but the Labrador retriever, with its many skills and natural friendliness, has always had a special place in my heart. Labradors are widely regarded as highly intelligent and loyal. Because of their personality, they are often valued as great family dogs. But the most fascinating thing about Labradors is their hunting skills.What statement below would be the best example in a body paragraph to support the thesis of this paragraph?

A
Labradors have been bred for hundreds of years to be loyal hunting dogs.
B
Labradors can spend hours playing catch with their owners.
C
Labradors are popular with other dogs because of their friendliness.
D
You can train Labradors to hunt, but they are also great with children.
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Read the paragraph.It takes a lot of hard work to become a doctor. Carlos began studying to become a doctor in college. He continued his studies in medical school. He liked playing the piano as a way to relax. Once he finished medical school, he still spent years as a resident, or a type of apprentice, at a hospital before he started his own practice.Which detail is not relevant in the paragraph?

A
Carlos began studying to become a doctor in college.
B
He liked playing the piano as a way to relax.
C
He continued his studies in medical school.
D
He still spent years as a resident.

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