AnswersEnglish Language Arts 11Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay

Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay — Quiz Answers

10 verified answers2 views
1
Free Preview

Read the sentence taken from an argumentative essay on space exploration. Space exploration would cost a ton of money, but I would probably learn a lot of new things, so it’s probably worth it. Which of the following is the best revision of this sentence?

A
Space exploration is extremely expensive, but the knowledge gained is worth the price.
B
Space exploration probably isn’t worth the high price, but who knows what we’ll find out there.
C
Space exploration might not be the best use of money, but I think it would be really cool.
D
Space exploration is quite pricey and dangerous, but it is also very interesting.
3

In the conclusion of an argumentative essay, the author should

A
restate main ideas and summarize how they support the claim.
B
present counter arguments and explain how they are flawed.
C
include a “hook” to capture the reader’s attention.
D
add details, facts, examples, and statistics.
5

Read the excerpt from a student’s argumentative essay. Students at Glenmore High demand an increase in the number of advanced placement classes. In order to compete with other college-bound students, we must have access to more rigorous courses. I mean, if we can’t show that we took tough courses, colleges will turn us down. How can the final sentence best be revised for this argument?

A
Challenging courses separate college-bound students from the rest of the pack.
B
Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts.
C
Tough work is the key to proving to college admissions that we’ve got what they want.
D
We need tougher courses on our transcripts, or else nobody’s going to notice us.
6

Which of these best strengthens a factual argument?

A
statistics and examples from reliable references
B
numerous visual representations
C
strongly stated beliefs and viewpoints
D
descriptions from personal experiences
9

The only way to avoid plagiarism in an argumentative essay is to

A
explain how the research was conducted.
B
organize thoughts and facts clearly.
C
avoid the use of direct quotations.
D
create a citation for the information used.
10

Which correctly demonstrates MLA formatting?

A
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library. (Scott 56)”
B
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library.” (Scott 56)
C
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library” (Scott 56).
D
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library (Scott 56).”

Did you find these answers helpful?