Transition Words
Elements of an Argument
All About the Articles
Active/Passive Voice
Greek Roots
100

What is the best transition word to use here?


Technology is going to help millions. _________, it has helped paralegals with the "discovery" process. 

For example;for instance

100

"38% of U.S. jobs are at high risk of being replaced by robots and artificial intelligence over the next 15 years" is an example of what type of evidence?

Statistics 

100

Which article uses statistics to demonstrate how computers have increased unemployment in many professions?

Heads Up, Humans

100

Mr. Mac washed his car. 

Active Voice

100

What word has the Greek root photo?

Photograph

200

What is the best transition word to use when refuting an opposing viewpoint?



However, although, though, on the other hand

200

What is the purpose of using a rhetorical question in an argument? 

To get the reader to think about your point;to emphasize your point

200

Which article uses numerous examples to show how computers have improved the workplace?

The Automation Paradox

200

The question was answered by Miss Lang. 

Passive voice

200

What is the meaning of the Greek root chrono?

Time

300

Phrases like "Some people say..." signals what? 

Opposing viewpoint;counterclaim
300

"If you're tempted to shrug off concern about this phenomenon because you assume that the wonders of technology will somehow create new and better jobs, you should be aware that research tells another story" is an example of what type of rhetorical device?

Direct Address

300

What concept do both authors agree on?

Automation is going to impact the future of employment. 

300

A solo dance will be performed by Abby at the recital. 

Passive voice


300

What is the meaning of the Greek root auto?

Self

400

What is the best transition word for the example below?

He believes automation could provide greater opportunities for workers in high-skill professions. ________, it will require some workers to gain new skills. 

However

400

"They say that people who are displaced from jobs will find new and better occupations that will be created by the economic shift" is an example of what element of an argument?

Opposing Viewpoint

400

The author of this article believes that automation will be transformative. 

The Automation Paradox

400
The events of Tuesday night shocked the entire community. 

Active

400

What is the meaning of the Greek root gen?

birth;origin

500

Most transition words should have this type of punctuation after it. 

Comma

500

When an author acknowledges the opposing viewpoint and then refutes it, this is called a ________. 

Counterclaim

500

What information is contradictory in the articles?

The rate in which jobs will increase or decrease

500

Many people fear that our reliance on computers and other forms of technology will increase unemployment levels. 

Active Voice

500

What is the meaning of the Greek root geo?

earth

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