Final Exam

Jorge would like to improve the transition from paragraph 2 to paragraph 3. What is the best way to revise the topic sentence of paragraph 3?

In addition to providing a benefit to one's overall mental health, gardening has been shown to increase one's physical health as well.

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 6?

In addition, studies have concluded that those persons who are denied exposure to nature, or who live a lifestyle devoid of outdoor activities, are at a much greater risk for developing a myriad of health problems.

What is the most effective revision to make to sentence

It's is a contraction of it and is, and in this case it is incorrect. The correct possessive pronoun is its.

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 1?

Listeners is a plural noun and therefore only needs an s, and not an 's, at the end.

How does the setting of the volunteer project emphasize Megan's development in the story?

Megan's self-centered focus on her own achievement and her desire to be the best are at odds with the true spirit of volunteerism, which is to give of oneself for no personal gain.

The author includes Megan's thoughts in the final paragraph in order to

Megan's thoughts in the final paragraph show how she has grown and matured compared to her "high school self."

What is the most effective revision to make to sentence 11?

Sentence 11 does not require quotation marks because there is nothing being quoted from someone else.

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 2?

Sentence 2 is correct and needs no revision.

What is the most effective revision to make to sentence 5?

Sentence 7 requires quotation marks around each clause that surround the transitional phrase because they are both parts of the direct quote.

Jorge is not satisfied with his introductory paragraph. Which of the following should replace sentence 3 to strengthen the overall introduction of his essay's topic?

Spending time in a garden improves one's overall outlook while at the same time helping to improve one's general physical well being.

Jorge would like to improve the overall flow of the second paragraph (sentences 4-8). Which change would best accomplish this goal?

Switch the order of sentences 7 and 8.

Which definition best matches the use of the word torrent in paragraph 1?

The author uses torrent to describe an overwhelming flow of emotion.

Based on the information in the story, what is one piece of advice that college Megan would most likely give to her younger, high school self?

The older Megan gains a mature perspective on her younger, ambitious self, and the reader can see this in her thoughts in the final paragraph.

How does the speaker try to convince his audience of his point in the final paragraph?

The speaker is appealing to the audience's sense of personal responsibility by describing how important they are to the future of the nation.

In paragraph 2, the speaker asks each listener to consider himself "his brother's keeper" in order to

The speaker uses the case of younger brothers acting like their older brothers as a real-life example of the power and influence of one's own behavior. This example is a piece of evidence in support of his thesis that one must practice what one preaches.

The tone of the excerpt can best be described as

The speaker's tone is both earnest, or serious, and optimistic, or hopeful that his words will impart important meaning to his audience.

Jorge is considering whether or not he should add the following supporting detail to the third paragraph (sentences 9-11.)

This addition provides a specific example of what is mentioned in sentence 10, and the information would strengthen the overall paragraph.

Which of these is the best way to paraphrase this sentence?

This statement accurately paraphrases the main points made in the sentence and maintains logical order.

The shift in narrative perspective in the final paragraph allows the reader to

Until the final paragraph, the events of the selection seem like a story being narrated in "real time"; the last paragraph reveals that Megan had been remembering her high school self as she currently finishes a project as a junior in college.

What is the most likely reason the author includes details at Megan's home in paragraphs 5 and 7?

While Megan has very high expectations of herself, her parents add pressure in their advice to her.