Benchmark Exam Review

JT would like to add the following sentence to the first paragraph (sentences 1-6). Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

JT wants to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 11. Which of the following can best replace "Furthermore" in this sentence?

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 15?

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CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

JT has included an extraneous sentence in his paper. Which of these sentences should be deleted from his paper?

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CCSS.W.9-10.5

Mimi's essay does not have a strong position statement. Which of the following should replace sentence 6 to serve as an effective position statement?

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 8 and 9?

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Mimi wants to improve the transition between the third paragraph (sentences 14-18) and the fourth paragraph (sentences 19-23). Which sentence can be added before sentence 19 to accomplish this goal?

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 21?

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

Mimi wants to conclude her essay by motivating her readers to take action. Which of the following statements should she insert after sentence 29 to accomplish this goal.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2F

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 2?

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.5