Writing Accessible Paragraphs: Exercise 2.2

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In paragraph 3, what would be the best order in which to arrange the sentences? A. 10, 11, 12, 13 (NO CHANGE) B. 10, 13, 12, 11 C. 13, 10, 12, 11 D. 13, 11, 12, 10

A. 10,11,12,13 (NO CHANGE)

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 2? A. NO CHANGE B. Geologists use various methods to look for geothermal reservoirs. C. Geothermal heat pumps us the earth's constant temperatures to heat and cool buildings. D. We can use these resources by drilling wells into the earth and piping the steam or hot water to the surface.

A. NO CHANGE

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best transition to paragraph 3? A. NO CHANGE B. The president appointed George Marshall to the office of Secretary of State. C. Marshall was given the Nobel Peace Prize for his plan to rebuild Europe after the war. D. George Marshall was promoted to five-star rank as General of the Army.

A. NO CHANGE

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best transition to paragraph 3? A. NO CHANGE B. He informed the nation that in order for progress to be made to overcome inadequacies in the Interstate Highway System, the federal gas tax would remain at two cents per gallon. C. He vowed that when the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations completed its study of the present system of financing highway construction, he would submit it for consideration by the Congress and the governors of the states. D. He considered it an honor to recommend measures to advance the security, prosperity, and well-being of the American people.

A. NO CHANGE.

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 1? A. NO CHANGE B. General George Marshall dreamed of being a war hero, but throughout his career, he was usually assigned to the desk. C. General George Marshall helped formulate the "Marshall Plan" for rebuilding Europe after World War II. D. General George Marshall served the US army in the Philippines during World War 1.

B. General George Marshall dreamed of being a war hero, but throughout his career, he was usually assigned to the desk.

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best transition to paragraph 4? A. NO CHANGE B. The temperature of the rocks and water gets hotter and hotter as you go deeper underground. C. The United States leads the world in electricity generation with geothermal power. D. Geothermal features in national parks, such as geysers and fumaroles in Yellowstone National Park, are protected by law to prevent them from being disturbed.

B. The temperature of the rocks and water gets hotter and hotter as you go deeper underground.

Which choice is supported by the information given in the graph(s)? A. NO CHANGE B. almost twice as long C. over three times as long D. twenty-five years

B. almost twice as long

Which choice best completes the sentence with accurate data from the figure. A. NO CHANGE B. 5 to 25 miles C. 3 to 5 miles thick D. 5 to 25 miles thick

C. 3 to 5 miles thick

Suppose you wanted to add this sentence to paragraph : *And if other people started making things out of peanuts, they would want to buy the extra peanuts, so the farmers would make more money.* Where would be the best place to insert the sentence? A. After sentence 18 B. After sentence 19 C. After sentence 20 D. After sentence 21

C. After sentence 20

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 1? A. NO CHANGE B. Most of the geothermal activity in the world occurs in an area called the Ring of Fire. C. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). D. Geothermal energy sometimes finds its way to the surface in the form of volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.

C. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat).

Suppose you wanted to add this sentence to paragraph 1: *Sometimes he'd take their plants to his garden and nurse them back to health.* Where would be the best place to insert the sentence? A. After sentence 1 B. After sentence 2 C. After sentence 3 D. After sentence 4

D. After sentence 4

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best conclusion to paragraph 3? A. NO CHANGE B. There are now several toll roads included in the Interstate Highway System. C. The Interstate Highway System improved the economic growth and quality of life in America. D. During his recovery from a minor illness, Eisenhower signed the bill into law at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on the 29th of June.

D. During his recovery from a minor illness, Eisenhower signed the bill into law at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on the 29th of June.

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 1? A. NO CHANGE B. It was the largest public works project in American history up to that point. C. Thirty-five years after it was signed into law, the original portion of the Interstate Highway System was completed. D. Popularly known as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956, the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 established an interstate highway system in the United States.

D. Popularly known as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956, the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 established an interstate highway system in the United States.

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best conclusion to paragraph 4? F. NO CHANGE G. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), geothermal heat pumps are the most energy efficient, environmentally clean, and cost effective. . H. In recent years, the US Department of Energy and the EPA have partnered with industry to promote the use of geothermal heat pumps. J. Direct use and heating applications have almost no negative impact of the environments.

F. NO CHANGE

In paragraph 6, what would be the best order in which to arrange the sentences? F. 22, 23, 24, 25 (NO CHANGE) G. 22, 24, 25, 23 H. 25, 22, 23, 24 J. 25, 23, 22, 24

G. 22, 24, 25, 23

Suppose you wanted to add this sentence to paragraph 2: *Cotton plants us most of the nutrients in the soil (nutrients provide nourishment to plants), so the soil becomes "worn out" after a few years.* Where would be the best place to insert the sentence? F. After sentence 5 G. After sentence 6 H. After sentence 7 J. After sentence 8

G. After sentence 6

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 3? F. NO CHANGE G. Between 1954 and 1956, there were several failed attempts to pass a national highway bill through the Congress. H. the Highway Trust Fund handled the majority of the funds for the construction of the Interstate Highway System. J. The states were required to pay part of the cost of the Interstate Highway System.

G. Between 1954 and 1956, there were several failed attempts to pass a national highway bill through the Congress.

Which choice is supported by the information given in the graph(s)? F. NO CHANGE G. less than four times H. more than four times J. DELETE the underlined portion

G. less than four times

Suppose you wanted to add this sentence to paragraph 4: *Now the farmers had lots of peanuts- too many for their families and animals- and no place to sell the extras.* Where would be the best place to insert the sentence? F. After sentence 14 G. After sentence 15 H. After sentence 16 J. After sentence 17

H. After sentence 16

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best conclusion to paragraph 3? F. NO CHANGE G. Some of Marshall's ideas and, at times, his ability to choose competent commanders for battle, were questionable. H. Marshall's planning skills were so important the president told Marshall, "I feel I could not sleep at night with you out of the country." J. During World War II Marshall served as the Army Chief of Staff.

H. Marshall's planning skills were so important the president told Marshall, "I feel I could not sleep at night with you out of the country."

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 4? F. NO CHANGE G. The Highway Act democratized mobility for all American citizens and greatly reduced travel times. H. The Highway Act expanded the interstate system to 41,000 miles, and later congressional action increased it further to 42,500 miles. J. Since the passage of the Highway Act, America has undergone tremendous changes.

H. The Highway Act expanded the interstate system to 41,000 miles, and later congressional action increased it further to 42,500 miles

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which sentence provides the best transition to paragraph 2 and should be added to the end of paragraph 1? F. Construction of the interstate system moved slowly. G. Although other presidents had tried before. Eisenhower was the only president successful in creating the Interstate Highway. H. When President Dright D. Eisenhower took office in January 1953, however, the states had only completed 6,500 miles of the system improvements. J. But this act required individual states to fund 50 percent of the cost.

H. When President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office in January 1953, however, the states had only completed 6,500 miles of the system improvements.

Which choice best completes the sentence with accurate data from the figure? F. NO CHANGE G. 3,600 miles from the center. H. 1,400 miles thick. J. 1,800 miles thick.

J. 1,800 miles thick.

Which choice best completes the sentence with accurate data from the figure? F. NO CHANGE G. 3 to 5 miles thick beneath H. 5 to 25 miles thick between J. 5 to 25 miles thick beneath

J. 5 to 25 miles thick beneath

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best introduction to paragraph 2? F. NO CHANGE G. After world War II, Marshall served for a time as the US Secretary of Defense. H. Towards the end of World War II, Marshall coordinated Allied operations in both Europe and the Pacific. J. For more than a year, Marshall and his general had been planning the secret Allied invasion of France.

J. For more than a year, Marshall and his general had been planning the secret Allied invasion of France.

Assuming that all of the following statements are true, which provides the best transition to paragraph 2? F. NO CHANGE G. Most of the geothermal power plants in the United States are located in the western states and Hawaii, where geothermal energy resources are close to the surface. H. There have been direct uses of hot water an an energy source since ancient times. J. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the heat is continuously produced inside the earth.

J. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the heat is continuously produced inside the earth.


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