AnswersIC Sem B English 3Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay

Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay Answers

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When addressing a counterclaim in an argumentative essay, it is important to

A
consider how the counterclaim reinforces the main position of your argument.
B
include details and statistics that support the counterclaim.
C
show readers why the counterclaim is as valid as your argument.
D
explain the pitfalls of the counterclaim in comparison to your argument.
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Read this introductory sentence.Our county government has neglectfully ignored a national trend in child safety and must enact a bicycle helmet law immediately to right this wrong.Which best describes the tone?

A
engaging
B
critical
C
academic
D
impolite
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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)”
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In the conclusion of an argumentative essay, the author should

A
include a “hook” to capture the reader’s attention.
B
add details, facts, examples, and statistics.
C
restate main ideas and summarize how they support the claim.
D
present counter arguments and explain how they are flawed.
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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
Tough work is the key to proving to college admissions that we’ve got what they want.
B
We need tougher courses on our transcripts, or else nobody’s going to notice us.
C
Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts.
D
Challenging courses separate college-bound students from the rest of the pack.
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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
create a citation for the information used.
D
avoid the use of direct quotations.
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Read the excerpt from an argumentative essay on space exploration.We probably couldn’t go to all the stars because they’re too far away. It would take a long time to get there.The sentences need to be revised for this type of essay because they

A
contain spelling and punctuation errors.
B
contain generalizations and contractions.
C
show a connection between ideas.
D
show the author’s attitude toward the topic.
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Which topic would prompt an argumentative essay?

A
Modern Veteran’s Day Celebrations
B
The Recognition Veterans Deserve
C
An Emerging Tradition
D
Forgotten Veterans
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Read the paragraph.Students attending schools with mandatory uniform policies experience less pressure than do students who must choose their wardrobes. This is because school uniforms allow students and their parents to save money and time. The financial investment in uniforms at the beginning of the school year is far more economical than the purchase of an entire wardrobe of designer clothes and trendy styles. Students who do not have to deliberate what to wear each morning are able to invest their time in more productive ways, such as studying for tests or finishing homework. Uniforms may stifle students’ self-expression, but there are many other ways to reveal one’s individuality at school.Which sentence addresses a counterclaim?

A
Students attending schools with mandatory uniform policies experience less pressure than do students who must choose their wardrobes.
B
The financial investment in uniforms at the beginning of the school year is far more economical than the purchase of an entire wardrobe of designer clothes and trendy styles.
C
Students who do not have to deliberate what to wear each morning are able to invest their time in more productive ways, such as studying for tests or finishing homework.
D
Uniforms may stifle students’ self-expression, but there are many other ways to reveal one’s individuality at school.
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The thesis statement, or claim, of an argumentative essay should

A
summarize the general topic of the essay.
B
establish the focus of the essay and the writer’s position.
C
take into consideration how the audience feels about the topic.
D
contain a citation to support the writer’s viewpoint.
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Read the sentence from an argumentative essay on employment in the United States.Even today, many foreigners continue to emigrate to the United States in hopes of finding new job opportunities. Which edit corrects the error in the sentence?

A
emigrate should be immigrate
B
foreigners should be foureigners
C
United States should be U.S.
D
opportunities. should be opportunities!
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Read this introductory sentence.Our county government has neglectfully ignored a national trend in child safety and must enact a bicycle helmet law immediately to right this wrong.Which best describes the tone?

A
engaging
B
critical
C
academic
D
impolite
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Read the paragraph.Some districts and states are embracing online learning as a so-called “disruptive innovation,” in which difficult circumstances force organizations to use tactics that go against traditional approaches or transform them. In the Detroit area, for instance, a local district with a high dropout rate and declining enrollment opened a cyber high school, which is aimed at helping lure dropouts and at-risk students into the district to get them back on track to graduate. The new virtual program has helped draw in new students, increasing enrollment and state funding.Which statement is supported by the paragraph and reinforces an argument for online learning?

A
Online learning is disruptive to standard educational practices.
B
Virtual-school enrollment is increasing because there are fewer graduation requirements.
C
Online learning is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional classroom settings.
D
Virtual schools offer the same academic and elective offerings as regular schools.
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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 might not be the best use of money, but I think it would be really cool.
B
Space exploration probably isn’t worth the high price, but who knows what we’ll find out there.
C
Space exploration is quite pricey and dangerous, but it is also very interesting.
D
Space exploration is extremely expensive, but the knowledge gained is worth the price.
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Read the introduction to a student’s essay about space exploration.(1) Space: the final frontier! (2) Many people see space as a true frontier. (3) They are excited by both the exploration of space and the potential of space. (4) Not everyone agrees with this. (5) Some people think that the money would be better spent solving Earth’s problems. (6) However, the truth is that the money spent on space exploration is critical to solving our problems on Earth. Which of the following is the thesis statement?

A
sentence 2
B
sentence 3
C
sentence 5
D
sentence 6
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Read the excerpt from a text about online learning.“Virtual schools were growing quite quickly,” said Christina Martin, a policy analyst at the Cascade Policy Institute, a free-market think tank based in Portland, Ore. . . .The big issue, she said, was fairness. Some students have access to virtual schools because they have a learning coach to stay home with them, while others don’t. Also, Internet connections can be costly, and not every family has one. And families have to pay for their own printing. . . . “An adult must stay with a child during the day and make sure they’re doing their work.” This information would best support a claim about students’ need for

A
personal coaches.
B
Internet supervision.
C
high-tech gadgets.
D
equal access to technology.
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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)”
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Read the excerpt from a text about online learning.“Virtual schools were growing quite quickly,” said Christina Martin, a policy analyst at the Cascade Policy Institute, a free-market think tank based in Portland, Ore. . . .The big issue, she said, was fairness. Some students have access to virtual schools because they have a learning coach to stay home with them, while others don’t. Also, Internet connections can be costly, and not every family has one. And families have to pay for their own printing. . . . “An adult must stay with a child during the day and make sure they’re doing their work.” This information would best support a claim about students’ need for

A
personal coaches.
B
Internet supervision.
C
high-tech gadgets.
D
equal access to technology.

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