final exam
What is the most effective revision to make to sentence 5?
"Food is a universal human need," as one writer puts it, "and the way that need is met can often provide understanding about a culture."
Jorge is considering whether or not he should add the following supporting detail to the third paragraph (sentences 9-11.)
After sentence 10. Correct. This addition provides a specific example of what is mentioned in sentence 10, and the information would strengthen the overall paragraph.
What is the most effective revision to make to sentence
Change it's to its.
What is the most effective way to revise sentence 1?
Change listener's to listeners.
Read the following dictionary entry. torrent \ˈtȯr-ənt\ n 1. a violent stream of water 2. a violent downpour of rain 3. a channel of a mountain stream 4. an overwhelming flow
Definition 4.
How does the speaker try to convince his audience of his point in the final paragraph?
He appeals to the audience's sense of personal responsibility.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1. I am particularly glad to see such a society as this flourishing as your society has flourished, because the future welfare of our nation depends upon the way in which we can combine in our men - in our young men - decency and strength. Which of these is the best way to paraphrase this sentence?
I am glad that your group and others like you are doing so well, because our nation needs young men such as you who have the qualities of decency and strength.
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.
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?
It is good to be ambitious, but don't take yourself too seriously.
How does the setting of the volunteer project emphasize Megan's development in the story?
It provides a backdrop to Megan's early sense of self-importance.
What is the most effective revision to make to sentence 11?
Next time someone shares their favorite meal with you, ask yourself why this food is important to them.
What is the most effective way to revise sentence 2?
Sentence 2 should not be changed.
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.
What is the most likely reason the author includes details at Megan's home in paragraphs 5 and 7?
To emphasize the kind of pressure Megan felt to excel at everything she did.
The tone of the excerpt can best be described as —
earnest and optimistic.
In paragraph 2, the speaker asks each listener to consider himself "his brother's keeper" in order to —
provide a relatable example of the importance of practicing what one preaches.
The shift in narrative perspective in the final paragraph allows the reader to
recognize that the preceding paragraphs were a memory Megan was exploring as she wrote her memoir.
The author includes Megan's thoughts in the final paragraph in order to —
reveal how much she has matured since her high school days.
