Vocabulary
A comprehensive plan to reduce poverty would include:
a) Only one strategy
b) Limited approaches to the problem
c) Multiple interconnected strategies addressing various aspects
d) Short-term solutions only
c) Multiple interconnected strategies addressing various aspects
Which revision uses a prepositional phrase to start the sentence for variety?
a) "Students learn better when teachers use interactive technology."
b) "In classrooms with interactive technology, students learn better."
c) "Teachers use technology and students learn better."
d) "Learning improves with technology use."
b) "In classrooms with interactive technology, students learn better."
Complete the sentence: "If we don't act on climate change, we _______ face severe consequences."
a) can
b) might
c) could
d) Both b and c are correct
d) Both b and c are correct
Describe the purpose of including a counterargument in your essay. Why is it important to address opposing viewpoints rather than ignore them? How does addressing counterarguments strengthen your overall argument?
A counterargument is the opposite opinion to your main argument, and including it shows that you understand different viewpoints. When you address counterarguments, skeptical readers trust you more because they see you are fair and honest, not just pushing one side. This makes your argument stronger because you explain why your opinion is better, which convinces readers that you really thought about the topic carefully.
Which sentence demonstrates hedging to avoid overgeneralization?
a) "All students hate standardized testing."
b) "Many students may find standardized testing stressful."
c) "Every student dislikes tests."
d) "Students always perform poorly on tests."
b) "Many students may find standardized testing stressful."
The welfare of refugees depends most on:
a) Their ability to speak multiple languages
b) Access to food, shelter, healthcare, and safety
c) How long they can stay in one place
d) Their previous employment history
b) Access to food, shelter, healthcare, and safety
Combine these sentences:
These people lack shelter. They lack food.
These people lack shelter and lack food.
Choose the correct modal: "While it _______ be true that technology distracts students, research shows it also improves their learning."
a) must
b) may
c) will
d) should
b) may
Describe how a personal experience could serve as evidence in an argumentative essay about the importance of bilingual education. What are the strengths and limitations of this type of evidence?
"A statistic is more convincing to a skeptical reader than a fact because numbers from research feel more objective and powerful. For example, saying '1 in 6 children face food insecurity' is stronger than saying 'many children go hungry' because the number shows exactly how serious the problem is. The best arguments combine both: use statistics to prove your point and facts to explain what the numbers mean."
When synthesizing ideas from multiple sources, what should you do first?
Which is an example of a global issue?
Example: Climate change affecting multiple countries
Homelessness is a serious problem. It affects millions of people.
For example:
Homelessness is a serious problem which affects millions of people.
Which modal best hedges (softens) this claim: "Climate change will destroy the planet"?
a) will
b) must
c) could
d) shall
c) could
Thesis: "Technology makes life more convenient."
Say a topic sentence for one of the body paragraphs for this essay.
For example:
Paragraph 1: Technology mains daily tasks by faster reducing the time we spend on routine chores.
Paragraph 2: Communication technology has made it easier to stay connected with people across distances, breaking down barriers of time and geography.
Paragraph 3: Access to information and services through technology has eliminated the need to visit multiple locations, allowing people to accomplish more from home.
Give a counter-argument to this thesis statement.
Thesis Statement: Video games improve problem-solving skills in teenagers.
While some people believe video games improve problem-solving skills, others argue that video games waste time and prevent teenagers from developing real-world skills like communication and teamwork. Critics say that teenagers who play too many video games spend less time reading, studying, and talking with friends face-to-face, which are more important for learning. Additionally, video games can be addictive and harmful to teenagers' health, grades, and social development.
When a company begins to implement a new policy, what do they do?
Put the policy into action and make it operational
Combine these sentences into one:
Communities must address this issue. They can build shelters. They can provide job training.
For example:
Communities must address this issue by building shelters and providing job training.
Which modal is most appropriate for acknowledging a strength in a counterargument?
a) must
b) will
c) may
d) should
c) may
Given the thesis "Remote learning has both advantages and disadvantages for students", say a topic sentence for one of the body paragraphs.
For example:
Paragraph 1 (Advantage): Remote learning provides students with greater flexibility and personalized learning experiences that can accommodate different learning styles and schedules.
Paragraph 2 (Disadvantage): The lack of face-to-face interaction in remote learning environments can negatively impact student engagement, social development, and access to immediate teacher support.
Paragraph 3 (Advantage or Disadvantage): While remote learning reduces commute time and costs, it creates significant challenges for students who lack reliable internet access or a suitable home learning environment.
Which phrase is best used to introduce a counterargument?
What does it mean if your mental health is declining?
It's getting worse- for example, you may have more anxiety or depression
Fix the sentences below to add sentence variety and create better flow:
Social media is popular. Young people use it. They share photos. They post updates. They connect with friends.
For example:
Social media is popular. Young people use it to share photos, post updates, and connect with friends.
Use a modal to hedge this sentence and avoid an overgeneralization:
"Students find it difficult to adjust to a new culture."
For example:
"Students *may find it difficult to adjust to a new culture."
Compare and contrast using a fact versus a statistic to support a claim about food insecurity. Which would be more convincing to a skeptical reader, and what makes it more persuasive?
For example:
"A statistic is more convincing to a skeptical reader than a fact because numbers from research feel more objective and powerful. For example, saying '1 in 6 children face food insecurity' is stronger than saying 'many children go hungry' because the number proves how serious the problem is. The best arguments use both: statistics to show data and facts to explain what the numbers mean."
Give a counterargument to this claim. Then refute it.
Claim: All high school students should study English.
For example:
Counter-Argument: Some people argue that not all high school students need to study English because students who want to become engineers or scientists should focus only on math and science classes instead.
Refutation: However, this argument is weak because English skills are necessary for every career—engineers must write reports, scientists must communicate their research, and all professionals need to read and understand information clearly. Additionally, studying English helps students think critically, understand different perspectives, and succeed in college and life, which are important for everyone regardless of their career choice.