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EXAM 4th Six Weeks College Prep

EXAM 4th Six Weeks College Prep

Assessment

Passage

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Jesus R. Saldivar

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43 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

To entertain the reader

To investigate a topic and establish a position

To summarize a story

To describe a historical event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is at the heart of every great argumentative essay?

A humorous anecdote

A well-defined thesis statement

A detailed description

A list of facts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should a strong thesis statement be?

Vague and general

Specific, debatable, and supported by evidence

Long and complicated

Short and humorous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after establishing a thesis in an argumentative essay?

Writing a conclusion

Gathering evidence

Creating a bibliography

Drafting an introduction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does addressing counterarguments play in an argumentative essay?

It weakens the original argument

It distracts from the main point

It strengthens the original argument

It is unnecessary

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

To entertain the reader

To develop critical thinking and persuasive writing skills

To summarize a story

To provide a historical overview

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key element of a well-crafted introduction in an argumentative essay?

Including a personal anecdote

Hooking the reader

Using complex vocabulary

Providing a lengthy background

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