Grammar
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Write an essay explaining what the TASC exam is and how to prepare for it.
A. Argumentative
B. Informational
Informational
Define Inference:
A. used to influence an audience by using words and phrases with strong connotations.
B. a guess or conclusion a reader makes based on what is in the text
C. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
B. a guess or conclusion a reader makes based on what is in the text
In what part of your essay would you use the following: Firstly, or To begin,
Topic sentence or Body paragraph 1
The author states apples grow in trees.
The author states, "apples grow on trees."
I walk to the store and I bought milk.
I walked to the store and I bought milk.
Create a thesis statement for the prompt below. include a connecting word [by/because]
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Write an essay in which you discuss fixed and growth mindset and how they affect learning and growth.
A fixed and growth mindset can affect learning and growth because ______ and _______.
Define Key Idea:
A. show the reader that you are capable of understanding and respecting multiple sides of an argument and that it gives you an opportunity to clarify and strengthen your argument
B. used to influence an audience by using words and phrases with strong connotations.
C. also referred to as the main idea, it is the primary concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about a topic.
C. also referred to as the main idea, it is the primary concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about a topic.
In what part of your essay would you use the following: For example, or For instance,
Introducing quote
Firstly you should never trust strangers
Firstly, you should never trust strangers.
billy was Very hesitant to continue staying at "The Bed and Breakfast" Because of the landlady.
Billy was Very hesitant to continue staying at The Bed and Breakfast Because of the Landlady.
Two-Part question
Read the prompt: Would universal healthcare improve healthcare access?
Informational OR Argumentative
Create a thesis statement.
Argumentative
Universal healthcare would improve healthcare access because ____ and _____
Define Unsympathetic:
A. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
B. Lacking sympathy and kindness
C. also referred to as the main idea, it is the primary concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about a topic.
B. Lacking sympathy and kindness
In what part of your essay would you use the following: This evidence clearly shows
Analysis
Have you ever been to California.
Have you ever been to California?
Anna and Pat are married; he has been together for 20 years
Anna and Pat are married; they have been together for 20 years
Two-part question. "Has the internet made society better?"
Information OR Argumentative
Create a thesis statement for the above statement.
The internet has/has not made society better because ______ and ________
Define Extraneous:
A. used to influence an audience by using words and phrases with strong connotations
B. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
C. a guess or conclusion a reader makes based on what is in the text
B. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
In what part of your essay would you use the following: The author writes,
Evidence
For example jeeps are better than mustangs
For example, jeeps are better than mustangs.
I can't hardly believe what she said.
I can hardly believe what she said.
OR
I can't believe what she said.
Two-Part question
Read the prompt: Are car seats effective at keeping children safe in car crashes?
Informational OR Argumentative
Create a thesis statement.
Argumentative
Car seats are effective at sleeping children safe in car crashed because ____ and ____
Define Counterargument:
A. show the reader that you are capable of understanding and respecting multiple sides of an argument and that it gives you an opportunity to clarify and strengthen your argument
B. used to influence an audience by using words and phrases with strong connotations.
C. also referred to as the main idea, it is the primary concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about a topic
A. show the reader that you are capable of understanding and respecting multiple sides of an argument and that it gives you an opportunity to clarify and strengthen your argument
In what part of your essay would you use the following: Although some may believe _____ because ______. It is obvious that _____ because _____.
Counterargument
Clearly this show, cats are better than dogs
Clearly this shows cats are better than dogs.