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Which is the best thesis statement for an essay on school uniforms?

A
Mandatory school uniforms have many positives and negatives that should be considered.
B
Requiring school uniforms has many advantages because students focus on studying rather than their clothing.
C
Students may find school uniforms dull and characterless, leading to an overall bland look.
D
Required school uniforms will be welcomed by some students and rejected by others.
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Which is a step in writing an argumentative speech?

A
Select only the evidence that supports the claim.
B
Address the cons against the claim in a single paragraph at the end.
C
Establish a position and focus solely on evidence that supports the claim.
D
Make a list of pros and cons for the claim.
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Read the thesis statement about offshore drilling for oil.Offshore drilling will decrease the United States’ dependency on foreign oil. Which evidence supports the author's claim?

A
The US does not have enough oil to meet its demand, so offshore reserves would have little impact.
B
Americans need to decrease their energy consumption and begin exploration of renewable energy sources.
C
The environmental impact of offshore drilling comes at too great a cost.
D
Offshore reserves could supply the US with energy needs for two years.
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Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources.(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun’s radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which sentence provides a conclusion for the first body paragraph?

A
sentence 4
B
sentence 5
C
sentence 9
D
sentence 10
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Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources.(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun’s radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which is an alternative piece of evidence that supports the idea that solar energy could play a part in solving the energy crisis?

A
Solar energy is not a suitable solution for all climates due to shorter hours of daylight.
B
Solar power requires a large area for the solar panels, which may be a problem in urban areas.
C
Solar energy already serves an important role in providing electricity to remote areas.
D
With continued support, solar energy will clearly become the energy of the future.
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Jamie is writing a letter to the mayor, arguing that the nighttime curfew for youth under eighteen should be eliminated. Which is the best evidence to support her claim?

A
Curfews are just another form of restriction that will cause more teens to rebel, breaking both parental and community rules.
B
Many young people have part-time jobs after school, and it is unreasonable to expect parents to take them to and from work.
C
A curfew that is consistently upheld will help protect vulnerable children who need to be out late.
D
Young people should be allowed to stay out with their friends as long as they are engaging in appropriate activities.
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An effective thesis statement should

A
begin with an argument.
B
not support the claim made in the essay.
C
clarify the topic of the essay.
D
not contain the author's viewpoint.
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Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources.(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun’s radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which sentence contains evidence that solar energy could help solve the energy crisis?

A
sentence 5
B
sentence 6
C
sentence 8
D
sentence 10
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Read the student thesis.There have been many studies about the effect of too much television on children and whether it is harmful or beneficial.The best way to improve this thesis is to

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include the topic being discussed.
B
clearly take a position or side.
C
vaguely express a viewpoint.
D
cite the source of the study.
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An effective argumentative essay must provide evidence because

A
evidence appeals to the reader's sense of logic.
B
the evidence will be used to support the counterclaim.
C
a conclusion cannot be made without it.
D
it explains the source of the claim.

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