English I BM #2

Tracy's paper needs a stronger position statement. Which of the following could best replace sentence 5 and more effectively state the position Tracy is taking in this paper?

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Tracy has used an ineffective transition in sentence 10? Which word or phrase could best replace In the end in this sentence?

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What is the most effective way to combine sentences 15 and 16?

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Where should this sentence be inserted?

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Tracy has included a redundant sentence in the last paragraph (sentences 18-23). Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?

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Fatima realizes she has offered a weak thesis in this paper. Which of the following could replace sentences 1 and 2 and provide a more effective thesis statement for Fatima's paper?

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What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 14?

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Which of these details could best follow and support sentence 22?

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The meaning of sentence 24 is unclear. The clarity of this sentence can be improved by changing They to -

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What change, if any, should be made in sentence 2?

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