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The surface of the earth is divided into pieces called "tectonic plates" that move. When plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. _______ earthquakes occur.

Which of the following is the most appropriate transitional device to complete the sentence?

• Due to

• Because of

• As a result

• Since

The surface of the earth is divided into pieces called "tectonic plates" that move. When plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. _______ earthquakes occur.

What type of idea development is used?

• cause and effect

• problem-solution

• general to particular/specific

• claim and counterclaim

In Japan, most families now celebrate Christmas, not because of its religious meaning, but purely as a merrymaking occasion. According to the Wall Street Journal, Santa Claus's cheery red face is plastered in shop windows in major cities of China. Yes, the Christmas fever is capturing China's newly rising urban middle class as an excuse to shop, eat and party.

What type of idea development is used?

• General to specific

• Problem-Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Claim and counterclaim

Which of the following is not a description of an outline?

• It is a plan for or summary of writing projects.

• It is a general plan of what are you going to write.

• It is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic.

• It is a device used to arrange the title of the stories found in a book.

What type of source provides raw information and first-hand evidence?

• secondary source

• tertiary source

• primary source

• none of the choices

Which of the following sources will you use if you would like to get information on current issues?

• diary

• newspaper

• book

• notebook

Which of the following best describes the secondary sources?

• It presents summaries of the materials.

• It gives you direct evidence about the topic you are researching.

• It is usually provided by the person who experienced an incident.

• It provides you second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.

All are examples of secondary sources except _______.

• speech

• magazine

• encyclopedia

• biography

Which among the parts of an outline form a summary of all your arguments so you can arrive at your final position?

• introduction

• title

• body

• conclusion

What is a topic outline?

• It supports the main idea in a paragraph.

• It tells the reader what the entire paragraph is all about.

• It lists complete sentences rather than words or phrases only.

• It arranges your topic hierarchically and shows what you will talk about.