1. Which report would best be organized in chronological order?
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a report that reviews two films
a report about the ways to prevent wildfires
a report that shows how transportation changed over time
a report about the benefits of exercise
a report that shows how transportation changed over time
2. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Joe trained all summer long. As a result, he made the track team.
Which type of relationship is signaled by the transition as a result?
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problem and solution
comparison
contrast
cause and effect
cause and effect
3. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Because so many people used the company's poorly made product, the lawyers decided to file a class-action lawsuit in order to represent all the consumers as a group.
Which word or phrase from the sentence uses domain-specific language?
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people
consumers
poorly made product
class-action lawsuit
class-action lawsuit
4. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Saturday morning, the shopping center buzzed with activity as people went in and out of stores.
Which change would make the language in the sentence more precise?
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replacing buzzed with moved
replacing went with dashed
replacing shopping center with building
replacing Saturday morning with earlier
replacing buzzed with moved
5. What elements should be included in an introductory paragraph?
An introductory paragraph should include several key elements:
1. Hook or attention-grabber: Start the paragraph with a compelling statement, anecdote, question, or statistic to engage the reader.
2. Background information: Provide some context or background information related to the topic you will be discussing.
3. Thesis statement: Clearly state your main argument or point of view in a concise and clear manner.
4. Preview of main points: Give a brief overview of the main points or arguments that will be covered in the body of the essay or report.
5. Transition sentence: End the introductory paragraph with a transitional sentence that smoothly connects the introduction to the next paragraph.
6. Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Jazz is a form of music that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jazz is derived from other forms of music, such as blues and ragtime. New Orleans in the 1900s included not only the blues and ragtime, but opera, marching band music, church music, and African American drumming styles. These many styles blended to become what is known today as jazz music.
Two of the most important figures in the history of jazz are Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Both men brought American jazz to the world for careers spanning over five decades. Armstrong is most well-known for his trumpet and cornet playing, as well as composing songs and singing. Ellington, a pianist, big band leader, and composer, wrote thousands of music scores over his career. Their influence as artists and musicians affects the world of music every day.
Read the introductory and body paragraphs above and write your own concluding paragraph.