Argumentative Text: Objective 1 & 2

The reader can tell that the author’s intended audience are people that-

• consider recycling to be an issue that does not affect them

• feel that everyone should be educated on how to recycle

• believe that recycling is a fun hobby

• have been recycling for several years

Which sentence from the passage best reveals the author’s viewpoint about recycling?

• "The less resources companies need, the less tree chopping and ground digging they are doing."

• "If you start recycling in your neighborhood, others will want to start recycling in their community as well."

• "In using recycled materials, we directly affect the energy consumption of production companies."

• "Recycling has immediate and long-term effects on our planet, all of which are good."

The reader can tell that the author’s intended audience are people that- (Article: A New Kind of Park or Medway)

• want to walk their dogs without a leash

• are on the council

• wish they had larger yards for their dogs

• live in the homes around the new park

Which sentence from the letter shows that the author is aware of counterclaims?

• "Recycling is also good for the climate."

• "One of the most important benefits of recycling is that it saves a lot of energy."

• "Without a doubt, recycling may be a bit more difficult than just tossing everything in one little bag."

• "If our community begins to recycle, we might be able to produce less waste and trash."

Why is paragraph 4 important to the author’s argument?

• It explains that by recycling we can reduce the dangerous gases in our atmosphere.

• It proves that communities need more recycling centers.

• It suggests that animals are becoming extinct because we are cutting down the trees.

• It shows that people have different reasons to avoid recycling.

In paragraph 3, the author includes specific information from the Texas Department of Agriculture in order to—

• provide an example of how an organization can help the environment

• add credibility to her claim that land is being destroyed

• encourage people to plant more trees in their neighborhoods

• determine the amount of people that are interested in recycling

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• As the sun rose over the mountains, the fish swam in the river, and the birds flew in the sky.

• The fish swam in the river, and the birds flew in the sky.

• The fish swam in the river.

• As the sun rose over the mountains, the fish swam in the river.