"Four Days Is Enough"
Nancy has not used the most effective word in sentence 4. Which word should replace have to create a more effective sentence?
A. carry
B. accept
C. manage
D. enroll
C. manage
Reese needs to improve the introduction of his essay. Which sentence should be added before sentence 1 to create a more effective introduction for his essay?
A. There are so many mysteries about the human body that you would never believe it.
B. The brain is like the body’s big jigsaw puzzle.
C. Over the past centuries, many of the mysteries of the human body have been explained by science.
D. Scientists are determined to find out all the facts that can help them understand our world.
C. Over the past centuries, many of the mysteries of the human body have been explained by science.
J.T. would like to add the following sentence to the first paragraph (sentences 1–6).
"Students from around the world are also part of musical marching groups."
Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?
A. After sentence 1
B. After sentence 2
C. After sentence 4
D. After sentence 5
C. After sentence 4
Mimi’s essay does not have a strong position statement. Which of the following sentences should replace sentence 6 to serve as an effective position statement?
A. It’s foolish to buy several bottles of water each day when there’s no good reason for doing this.
B. People need to stop doing this now and protest against bottled-water companies.
C. These problems can be solved, however, if people choose to drink water from reusable containers instead of plastic bottles.
D. The list of problems that people are causing, such as increasing pollution, by buying bottled water is endless.
C. These problems can be solved, however, if people choose to drink water from reusable containers instead of plastic bottles.
Which of these sentences should Nancy add at the beginning of the second paragraph (sentences 7–15) to serve as the most effective position statement for her essay?
F. I think I would like the four-day school week because I would enjoy the extra time to rest on the weekend.
G. The four-day school week is a great idea for all students and parents, and even the school district would likely benefit.
H. We spend way too much time during the week in school, and it would be nice to have a three-day weekend for a part-time job or to just relax.
J. The four-day school week provides benefits that would help the students, teachers, and schools in our district.
J. The four-day school week provides benefits that would help the students, teachers, and schools in our district.
Reese is considering adding this idea to his second paragraph (sentences 4–8).
"The circulatory system moves blood rich with nutrients and oxygen to all the different parts of the body."
Where should Reese insert this idea?
F. After sentence 4
G. After sentence 5
H. After sentence 6
J. Reese should not insert this idea.
F. After sentence 4
J.T. wants to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 11. Which of the following can best replace Furthermore in this sentence?
F. For example
G. In conclusion
H. Overall
J. Instead
J. Instead
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 8 and 9?
F. Bottled water may be attractively packaged, but it is simply processed tap water.
G. Bottled water is simply processed tap water because it is attractively packaged.
H. Bottled water may be attractively packaged, so it is simply processed tap water.
J. Bottled water is attractively packaged, because it is simply processed tap water.
F. Bottled water may be attractively packaged, but it is simply processed tap water.
Which sentence in the fourth paragraph (sentences 22–30) is extraneous and should be deleted?
A. Sentence 27
B. Sentence 28
C. Sentence 29
D. Sentence 30
B. Sentence 28
Reese needs a better transition between the second paragraph (sentences 4–8) and the third paragraph (sentences 9–14). Which sentence should replace sentence 9 to create a more effective transition?
A. Until recently, scientists could not determine how the brain is able to rid itself of waste because the lymphatic system does not include the brain.
B. Scientists researched the brain for years before finally making a breakthrough.
C. No one knew how the brain was able to perform some functions.
D. The lymphatic system does not include the brain, so everyone always wondered about that
A. Until recently, scientists could not determine how the brain is able to rid itself of waste because the lymphatic system does not include the brain.
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 15?
A. A misstep by just one student and a flaw is created that is visible in the perfectly coordinated display.
B. A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw in the perfectly coordinated display.
C. A misstep by just one student creates a flaw in the perfectly coordinated display, the flaw is visible.
D. A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw that can be seen in the perfectly coordinated display.
B. A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw in the perfectly coordinated display.
Mimi wants to improve the transition between the third paragraph (sentences 14–18) and the fourth paragraph (sentences 19–23). Which sentence can be added before sentence 19 to accomplish this goal?
A. Because bottled water can cost so much, a reusable water bottle is a wise investment.
B. People think bottled water is harmless, and other plastic containers are just as bad.
C. Money is a concern for many people, so it should be saved whenever possible.
D. Bottled water is a huge monetary expense, but the cost to our planet is even greater.
D. Bottled water is a huge monetary expense, but the cost to our planet is even greater.
Nancy is concerned that she has included a redundant sentence in the fifth paragraph (sentences 31–35). Which sentence should be deleted from the paragraph?
F. Sentence 32
G. Sentence 33
H. Sentence 34
J. Sentence 35
G. Sentence 33
Which sentence should Reese add after sentence 18 to provide additional support for the inference in sentence 19?
A. It would be a good idea to get rid of these bad proteins.
B. Another type of protein is important to building strong muscles.
C. Alzheimer’s is a disease that is heavily researched.
D. Some of these same proteins appear in the waste products of brain cells.
D. Some of these same proteins appear in the waste products of brain cells.
J.T. has included an extraneous sentence in his paper. Which of these sentences should be deleted from this paper?
F. Sentence 9
G. Sentence 13
H. Sentence 18
J. Sentence 20
J. Sentence 20
Mimi wants to conclude her essay by motivating her readers to take action. Which of the following statements should she insert after sentence 29 to accomplish this goal?
A. The future of our planet depends on people like you doing away with a terrible threat—plastic water bottles.
B. We should make the decision today to be smart about our finances and responsible with our planet by opting for reusable water bottles.
C. Think of how much you can help the fish in our lakes, rivers, and oceans by avoiding bottled water.
D. Choose reusable water bottles, and watch your savings grow.
B. We should make the decision today to be smart about our finances and responsible with our planet by opting for reusable water bottles.