True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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Topic sentences are important in written proposals.
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Organizing the facts, details, examples, statistics, etc. are important in the viability of your
proposal.
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“Important, integral, and expansive” are words that grab your reader’s attention and
helps to persuade them.
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“If the bridge is not built by the date that is stated in the contract your job with this
corporation will be terminated.”
This is an example of an effective persuasive sentence.
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“The wooden frame is set on top of the dresser because there is nowhere else to place
it.”
This is an example of an effective persuasive
sentence.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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“By running for student council you will have the power to influence what takes place at
school.”
This is an example of a. | expository
writing. | c. | transitory
writing. | b. | persuasive writing. | d. | All of the above | | | | |
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“The football team enables players to make great friends, learn new skills, and travel to
different cities.”
This sentence
would be written in a. | a pamphlet explaining how to play
football. | d. | All of the
above | b. | a poster advertising an upcoming
event. | e. | None of the
above | c. | a poster advertising football
tryouts. | | | | |
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“The reasons for my desire to study in South Africa are many. By simply traveling outside of
America I will be exposing myself to a way of life that I am not accustomed to. Seeing how others in
the world live will help me to have a better understanding of the world around me and a stronger
appreciation for the comforts of home. Also, by studying in a foreign country I will be exposed to
the views of people from another culture. This exposure will allow me to see sides of issues that I
have not yet considered. The effect of my traveling to South Africa will make me stronger
intellectually as well as to help me be a better son.”
This is an example of a a. | debate. | d. | All of the
above | b. | argument. | e. | None of the above | c. | proposal. | | | | |
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Pros | Cons | He is very
cute. | He isn’t the nicest person in the
world. | He has a really cool
car. | He is a bit wild. I don’t think that my parents would
approve. | He has the greatest
eyes. | He’s not the sharpest crayon in the
box. | | |
You can use a chart like this to help you form an opinion on an
issue.
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The words that you choose for your argument are determined largely by a. | the purpose of
your writing. | d. | who you are
writing for. | b. | your vocabulary. | e. | Both A and D | c. | the words listed
in a dictionary. | | | | |
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