True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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The words that you choose for your argument are determined largely by the purpose of your
writing.
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2.
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An opinion is an emotion or belief that cannot be scientifically proven to be true or
false.
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3.
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An opinion and a fact are the same things.
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4.
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Thesis statements are never used in written proposals.
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5.
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Organizing the facts, details, examples, statistics, etc. are important in the viability of your
proposal.
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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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“If the bridge is not built by the date that is stated in the contract your job with this
corporation will be terminated.”
Who do you think wrote this? a. | the city waste
disposal manager | c. | the members of
the construction team | b. | the mayor of the city | d. | the head of the corporation | | | | |
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“As we all know, the date for the completion of the construction project is looming. There is a
lot riding on this project. If we complete the project on time we will be entitled to many more
lucrative projects in the future. It is these future projects that concern us the most because it
will make this corporation lots of money. This corporation, however, will not be the only one who
benefits from the completion of this project on time. If the project is successful you will be given
a promotion and a raise.
If we do not finish on time our
corporation will lose thousands of dollars and the public will view us as incompetent. This
corporation does not wish to lose money and we most certainly do not wish the lose the faith of the
public. In addition to that, let it be known that if the project is not completed by the date that is
stated in the contract your job with this corporation will be in jeopardy.
We know that you have taken into account the gains and losses
for this corporation and yourself. This letter is only meant to remind you of those losses and gains.
Good luck and please remember to call me if you have any questions.”
The word(s) and phrase(s) that really drive home the author’s
point is/are a. | “looming” | d. | “will be in jeopardy.” | b. | “lucrative” | e. | All of the above | c. | “incompetent” | | | | |
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An opinion a. | cannot be proven
true. | c. | cannot be proven
false. | b. | is always true. | d. | Both A and C | | | | |
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9.
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Your proposal can take the form of a a. | formal document. | d. | All of the above | b. | movie. | e. | None of the
above | c. | speech. | | | | |
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When you write persuasively you must a. | use a lot of words. | d. | choose your words carefully. | b. | write very long
paragraphs. | e. | None of the
above | c. | explain, explain, explain. | | | | |
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