AP Language Unit 8 MCQ Practice--Writing

Which of the following would be the most effective way to strengthen the topic sentence in paragraph 2 (sentence 4)?

• Add statistical data on cell phone usage in classrooms

• Include a quote from a teacher supporting the bill

• Provide an example of a specific distraction caused by cell phones

• Define what constitutes a 'major source of distraction'

• Leave the sentence as is

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

To improve the coherence of paragraph 2, which sentence should be moved to a different location?

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 6

• No change is necessary

• The entire paragraph should be reordered

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition word or phrase would best link paragraphs 2 and 3?

• In contrast

• Similarly

• As a result

• For instance

• In conclusion

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 8: 'For example, many educational apps and online resources can supplement traditional teaching methods.' This addition would:

• Weaken the paragraph by introducing irrelevant information

• Strengthen the paragraph by providing a specific example

• Shift the focus away from the main argument

• Contradict the previous sentence

• Unnecessarily repeat information already stated

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following revisions would most improve the clarity of sentence 10?

• Change 'largely' to 'mostly'

• Replace 'how' with 'the way in which'

• Add 'successfully' before 'enforce'

• Remove 'and adapt their policies'

• No revision is necessary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

To make paragraph 3 more persuasive, which of the following pieces of evidence would be most effective to add?

• A personal anecdote from a student

• A quote from a technology expert

• Statistics on emergency situations in schools

• A list of popular educational apps

• An explanation of digital literacy skills

Which of the following would be the most effective conclusion to add after sentence 14?

• A call for more research on the effects of cell phone use in classrooms

• A prediction about the future of technology in education

• A summary of the key points discussed in the passage

• A personal opinion on whether the bill should be adopted nationwide

• A question challenging readers to consider their own cell phone habits

To improve the flow of the passage, which sentence should be removed?

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 7

• Sentence 11

• Sentence 13

• No sentence should be removed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following revisions would best maintain the objective tone of the passage?

• Change 'bold step' in sentence 1 to 'misguided attempt'

• Replace 'heated debate' in sentence 3 with 'thoughtful discussion'

• Add 'unfortunately' before 'sparked' in sentence 3

• Change 'valid concerns' in sentence 7 to 'questionable objections'

• No revision is necessary; the tone is already appropriately objective

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To strengthen the argument in paragraph 4, which of the following sentences should be added after sentence 11?

• This compromise would likely face strong opposition from both sides.

• However, such measures may prove difficult to implement consistently.

• Students would undoubtedly prefer this approach to a complete ban.

• Research has shown that periodic breaks can improve focus and productivity.

• These suggestions demonstrate the complexity of the issue at hand.