Argument
Fact or opinion
"Gene drive is a dangerous form of gene editing."
Opinion
___ uses logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another.
Persuasive writing
Find the hedging language.
The data suggests that there may be a connection, but further research is needed for confirmation.
suggest
A predictable combination of words is called...
Collocation
What word is spelled incorrectly in every single dictionary?
Incorrectly
___ a non-deductive argument that succeeds in providing probable, but not conclusive, logical support for its conclusion.
Strong argument
Which section contains statistics, facts, examples, anecdotes, or quotations from experts?
Supporting details
Find the hedging word.
"The findings somewhat support the hypothesis."
somewhat
Describe the meaning of
"Take action"
To do something
A girl fell off a 50-foot ladder but didn’t get hurt. How come?
She fell off the bottom step
The possibility of an unplanned ___ of an altered organism is real and could quickly change not just individual organisms.
a. regulations
b. accidentally
c. release
d. entire
e. population
c. release
Choose the sentence that correctly expresses the meaning of the italic vocabulary item.
a. Gene drive might be the best method, or condition, to stop diseases like malaria.
b. Gene drive might be the best method, or process, to stop diseases like malaria.
b. Gene drive might be the best method, or process, to stop diseases like malaria.
What does hedging language use for?
To express the author's certainty or uncertainty.
The CEO will __________ a speech at the annual conference.
a. launch
b. expand
c. make
d. deliver
e. conduct
Deliver
It's your lucky day! Keep smiling.
(+100 points)
Find tentative argument words.
should not be, is, perhaps, will almost certainly, made, definitely, seems to be, It is clear that
perhaps, seems to be
Choose the most suitable answer.
"If the student disagrees with the author's view, he could support his argument with this point"
a. Millions of dollars would be saved on treatment of the disease.
b. The technology to do this is currently available.
c. There may be unintended side effects of the use of gene drive.
d. It would benefit many people and their families.
There may be unintended side effects of the use of gene drive.
Is "Indicate" a hedging word? If it is, change the sentence below using hedging language.
"The experiment proves that the new drug is effective in treating the condition."
"The experiment indicates that the new drug is effective in treating the condition."
Match the collocations.
How can a girl go 25 days without sleep?
She sleeps at night
Only by reading widely about different points of view can you form your own opinion and write a well-informed and well-___.
supported argument
How many parts are there in an essay? Name them.
introduction, body, and conclusion.
Find non-hedging words.
"suggest, show, indicate, propose, imply, hint, may, might, can, could, establish, likely, seem"
You will receive points when you find all the words!
show, establish
The executive made a a. profound / b. intense impact with the insightful presentation.
Make a profound impact.
Don't give up! You still have chance to win!
(-100 points)