CTP Practice - Writing Concepts

This is a list of the major topics in a report about the Pilgrims who came to New England. I. The first winter in the New World II. Reasons for leaving England III. Landing at Plymouth IV. The voyage across the Atlantic to Massachusetts Which of the following shows the parts of this outline arranged in the correct order?

• I, II, IV, III

• I, IV, III, II

• II, I, III, IV

• II, IV, III, I

Answer explanation

The correct order is II, IV, III, I. First, the reasons for leaving England (II) are discussed, followed by the voyage across the Atlantic (IV), then the landing at Plymouth (III), and finally, the first winter in the New World (I).

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Some people take photographs because they love gadgets. Photography is a perfect hobby for people like this because there are lenses, filters, and other things to adjust and arrange. Other people like to photograph particular subjects. Taking pictures of nature and making portraits of people are favorites with many photographers.

• Photography is a popular hobby.

• Buying gadgets can be very expensive.

• Many photographers make portraits of people they know.

• Not everyone understands how a camera works.

Answer explanation

The passage highlights photography as a hobby enjoyed by many, emphasizing the appeal of gadgets and the variety of subjects. This supports the answer that photography is a popular hobby.

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For instance, it tells a great deal about the United States. It tells the number of people in each state, how many households there are, and which cities have the most people. It also tells you many other interesting facts. You can find out what team won last year's World Series or what the world record is for the long jump.

• The almanac has fewer maps than an atlas does.

• The first place to look for information is the library card catalog.

• The almanac tells about many countries besides our own.

• The almanac contains a great deal of useful information.

Answer explanation

The passage highlights various useful facts provided by the almanac, such as population data and sports records, confirming that the almanac contains a great deal of useful information.

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence. You should learn how to wash your own clothes before you go to college; -------, you should learn to cook a few basic dishes.

• additionally

• because

• nonetheless

• however

Answer explanation

The word 'additionally' indicates that learning to cook is another important skill to acquire, complementing the need to wash clothes. The other options do not convey this additive relationship.

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Mike walked to the grocery store every day. He needed the exercise. Which of the following sentences best combines the sentences above?

• Mike walked to the grocery store every day and he needed the exercise.

• Because he needed the exercise, Mike walked to the grocery store every day.

• While he needed the exercise, Mike walked to the grocery store every day.

• Although he needed the exercise, Mike walked to the grocery store every day.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Because he needed the exercise, Mike walked to the grocery store every day,' clearly establishes the reason for Mike's daily walks, effectively combining the two original sentences.

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• Some video games cost more than $20.

• Many kids get an allowance or make money by doing odd jobs for people.

• An article about family budgets appeared in last Sunday's paper.

• Budgeting is a useful skill.

Answer explanation

The passage emphasizes the importance of budgeting, illustrating how saving can help achieve financial goals, like buying a video game. Thus, the correct choice is that budgeting is a useful skill.

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Unless people can say what they like, democracy is impossible. Free speech allows candidates for office to tell us their opinions. Many countries around the world do not allow people to write or say what they please. It would be impossible for them to have democratic governments. Which of the following would make the best topic sentence for the paragraph above?

• A) Free speech is essential for democracy.

• B) Many countries do not allow free speech.

• C) Candidates need to express their opinions.

• D) Democracy is impossible without free speech.

Answer explanation

The best topic sentence is A) Free speech is essential for democracy, as it encapsulates the main idea that free speech is crucial for democratic processes, which is supported by the examples in the paragraph.

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Which of the following statements is true about freedom of speech?

• There are many countries that do not allow freedom of speech.

• I believe that democracy is the best form of government.

• Free speech is a pillar of a democratic form of government.

• Free speech is guaranteed in the United States Constitution.

Answer explanation

Free speech is essential for democracy, allowing open discussion and dissent. It supports the idea that citizens can express their opinions freely, which is fundamental to a functioning democratic society.

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Which of the following puts the sentences in the correct order? I. That is plan, not plant them. II. In the spring, they follow the map to do the planting. III. They use pencil and paper to map out where things will go. IV. Some people plan their gardens in the winter.

• A) III, I, IV, II

• B) III, II, I, IV

• C) IV, I, III, II

• D) IV, III, II, I

Answer explanation

The correct order starts with IV, as it introduces the concept of planning gardens in winter. Next is III, detailing how they map out the garden. Then II follows, explaining the planting process in spring, and finally I clarifies the plan.

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Read the passage to answer the question. Which of the following sentences would best link the two paragraphs?

• But after a while, Bonnie stopped worrying about Rocky.

• This problem became a real concern one afternoon when Bonnie and Rocky were playing on the lawn.

• On the other hand, one of their scariest times together happened late on Saturday afternoon.

• However, Bonnie kept trying and Rocky eventually learned to come when she called his name.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'However, Bonnie kept trying and Rocky eventually learned to come when she called his name,' effectively connects the paragraphs by showing Bonnie's persistence leading to a positive outcome with Rocky.

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