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Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship?

• Similarly,

• Therefore,

• In conclusion,

• Although...,

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An opening statement that briefly

• explain why do you want the job

• introduce yoursef

• Answer questions

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What should NOT be included in an expository essay ?

• Facts

• Opinions

• A conclusion

• A body paragraph

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What is a topic sentence?

• It is the same as a thesis and contains all of your points.

• It is the first sentence in the essay.

• It is the last sentence of the essay and should contain evidence.

• It begins each body paragraph and each topic sentence explains the point of that paragraph.

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The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

The first reason

First of all

Secondly

Finally

One reason

Another reason

In addition

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• conclude

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2004 (1) Describe a festival celebrated in your area.

• descriptive of a place

• descriptive of a person

• descriptive of an event / experience

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Can you use slang in a FORMAL letter?

• Absolutely

• Absolutely not

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Damian would like to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 14. Which of the following is the best replacement for Therefore?

• However

• For example

• Furthermore

• Meanwhile

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Damian needs a stronger closing for his paper. Which sentences should he add after sentence 28 to bring his paper to a more effective conclusion?

• When Election Day comes, go to the polls and cast your vote. It's not only your right but also your responsibility.

• You must be the one who changes this. It isn't fair to make others think they have all the rights.

• You'll feel better if you persuade people to vote. You can help make your community more vibrant.

• Don't be lazy. Get off the couch and do something that matters.

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When writing an EOC-style persuasive essay, how should you BEST end your essay?

• Try to fill up the whole space and stop when you do.

• You should write a counter-argument and restate your thesis.

• You should make sure that you write an entire conclusion.

• You should just rewrite your thesis. You should just rewrite your thesis.

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