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Writer's Workshop: Writing An Argument Unit Review

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A writer sometimes chooses to end a sentence with a preposition because doing so makes the sentence more
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clear.
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A split infinitive occurs when a word or group of words is inserted ✔ between the two parts of an infinitive.
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✔ between
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When a writer does not know who performed the action in a sentence, the writer can still write a grammatically correct sentence by
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using the active voice. ✔using the passive voice. ending the sentence with an infinitive. ending the sentence with a preposition.
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Sentence 2 develops the claim
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✔by using evidence and a rhetorical device. by illustrating the writer's feelings. by addressing the counterclaim. by giving a viewpoint and an opinion.
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?
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Jacob went to band practice and came home with a sunburn. Lucas makes it a habit to only watch the stunts the skateboarders did. ✔Emily loves to noisily and cheerfully make breakfast for her family each day. Samuel needs to regularly organize the papers and folders in his school bag.
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What is the best revision of sentence 6 to maintain a formal style?
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✔Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information. It's also worth mentioning that students will have access to new info. However, kids will also have access to some nice new information. Not to mention that having loads of info is really good for students.
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Which steps should a writer take to establish a strong claim? Check all that apply.
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✔Identify the topic. List opposing topics. ✔Decide on a viewpoint. ✔State a position on the topic. Expose flaws in the evidence.
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How can the writer revise the rebuttal to make it stronger?
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by rephrasing it as a conclusion ✔by adding a statistic or a quotation by deleting it and adding another claim by pointing out a flaw in the counterclaim
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Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen in a compound modifier?
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My little sister was well-behaved throughout the entire ride. The supplies that you brought were much-needed. A newly-married couple moved into the apartment across the hall. ✔Enrique's dream is to become a full-time singer.
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A element is a descriptive word, phrase, or clause that is not essential to the meaning of a sentence.
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nonrestrictive
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What is the best way to revise the sentence so that the punctuation is correct?
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✔The phone call from the admissions office made me happy. The phone call from the admissions office, made me happy. The phone call (from the admissions office) made me happy. The phone call—from the admissions office—made me happy.
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How should the underlined lists in the sentence be punctuated?
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They should be punctuated in the same way. Both lists should use commas to separate items. They should be punctuated in the same way. Both lists should use semicolons to separate items. ✔They should be punctuated differently. The items in the first list should be separated by commas. The items in the second list should be separated by semicolons. They should be punctuated differently. The items in the first list should be separated by semicolons. The items in the second list should be separated by commas.