M2U3L4 Review

M2U3L4 Review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of context needed to understand the topic or text, provided in the introduction?

• Once these considerations have been taken into account, it will be clear the best

  transportation choice that members of our community can make is to use public transit.

• Public transportation makes sense because it is less expensive than other forms of travel

• We can ride bikes, take buses or other public transportation, drive cars, participate in car sharing or a carpool, or even walk.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for the writer to include context in the introductory paragraphs for the reader?

• It gives the reader necessary information that helps him or her understand the rest of

  the information given in the essay.

• The context (along with the hook) gets the reader interested in the topic.

• It defines critical terms, like transit, that will be used in the essay.

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What role does the following sentence play in the introductory paragraph?

“Regardless of which modes of transportation one chooses, each has its own pros and cons that should be considered before determining the choice that is best for individuals and their community.”

• It transitions the reader by providing a bridge from the context to the claim.

• It is the claim statement of the argument essay and tells the reader what the writer’s opinion is.

• It defines various modes of transportation for the reader.

• It provides the reader with the main points of the essay.