9.Bi: Drafting Based On Organization

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The following transition words/phrases are used in a/an​ ​

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"because" "since" "therefore"

"as a result" "consequently" "due to"

"hence"

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The following transition words/phrases are used in a/an​ ​

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"the issue is" "to fix this"

"one solution is" "to address this"

"a possible remedy"

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problem-solution

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The following transition words/phrases are used in a​/an ​

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"for example" "such as" "additionally" "specifically" "in particular"

"for instance"

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"first" "then" "next" "finally" "after" "before" "subsequently"

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"similarly" "on the contrary" "however" "although" "in contrast" "whereas"

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Multiple Choice

Excerpt:

(6) Skateboarding began with the idea of taking roller skate wheels and affixing those wheels to a strip of wood. (7) It was initially referred to as “sidewalk surfing.” (8) While these crude “skateboards” allowed surfers to ride when the waves were down, the boards lacked maneuverability and rattled and vibrated on the concrete sidewalks and asphalt streets. (9) Although the early boards were homemade, commercial manufacturers began producing skateboards.

Question: Which clue best shows this paragraph’s organization?

• It describes skateboarding’s parts in detail.

• It shows similarities between surfers and skaters.

• It tells events in time order.

• It explains how one event caused another.

Multiple Choice

Excerpt:

(9) Although the early boards were homemade, commercial manufacturers began producing skateboards. (10) While the commercial manufacturers promoted skateboarding through sanctioned competitions, they did little to improve upon the original design, and by the mid-’60s, safety concerns stymied the rise of skateboarding.

Question:
Which transition could be added to clarify the sequence in the middle of sentence 9?

• Before long,

• However,

• In contrast,

• As a result,

Multiple Choice

Excerpt:

(11) While the sport failed to grab the general public’s attention, there were still those who continued skateboarding despite the safety concerns.  (12) They saw opportunities to improve the original design and create safer and more maneuverable boards.  (13) One of those people was inventor Richard Stevenson.  (14) He also replaced the common steel  wheels with clay ones.  (15) Stevenson, however, did not stop there.  (16) He also transformed skateboarding with his addition of the kicktail.  (17) A kicktail is the curved section on the back of the board, which allows skateboards to fly.  (18) With these improvements, they now had more control and could perform  aerial stunts.

Question:
April wants to add a supporting sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 11–18). Which sentence should be added after sentence 13?

• Stevenson saw a way to improve skateboards.

• Stevenson, however, was not the only inventor who improved the design.

• Stevenson used his knowledge of shaping surfboards and applied it to shaping skateboards.

• Stevenson witnessed surfers riding skateboards.

Multiple Choice

Excerpt:

(19) Not satisfied with Stevenson’s use of clay wheels, Frank Nasworthy stumbled upon the idea to use urethane wheels.
(20) Urethane is commonly found in the midsoles of athletic shoes.
(21) Nasworthy’s wheels allowed the skateboards to better grip surfaces and provided the additional benefit of more control.
(22) Both Stevenson’s and Nasworthy’s contributions in the ’70s revolutionized skateboarding.

Question:
Which sentence is extraneous and should be deleted from the paragraph?

• Sentence 19

• Sentence 20

• Sentence 21

• Sentence 22

Multiple Choice

Excerpt:

(30) The X-Games placed the subculture of skateboarding on the main stage.
(31) Utilizing the formula that made ESPN connect with a younger audience, the Olympics’ governing body decided to include skateboarding in the 2020 Games.
(32) They are hoping that skateboarding will rejuvenate the Olympics while at the same time showcasing the Olympic spirit of sportsmanship.

Added Sentence:
“It provided skateboarding with unprecedented coverage and led to the general public’s viewing of skateboarders as professional athletes.”

Question:
Where is the best place to insert this sentence?

• After sentence 30

• Before sentence 30

• After sentence 31

• After sentence 32

Multiple Choice

Question:
Which best summarizes April’s essay’s structure?

• Problem–Solution

• Compare–Contrast

• Description

• Chronological

Multiple Choice

Question:

Why are transitions important to organization?

• They make a text longer.

• They make the writer sound smarter.

• They connect ideas and clarify relationships.

• They show grammar knowledge.