The Writing Situation

According to the passage 'A Writer Is Never Alone,' why do writers write letters, business reports, and essays?

Answer explanation

Writers compose letters, business reports, and essays to communicate ideas, share information, and express thoughts, highlighting their need for connection and interaction with others.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

According to Will Rogers's famous quip mentioned in the passage, 'All I know is just what I read in the ____.'

• papers

• books

• magazines

• newsletters

Answer explanation

Will Rogers's quip states, 'All I know is just what I read in the papers.' The correct choice is 'papers,' as it reflects the common source of information he humorously refers to.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The passage states that even when we learn from direct experience, our perceptions and interpretations are influenced by the words of others.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The passage indicates that our understanding is shaped by external influences, including the words of others, even when we learn through personal experience. Therefore, the statement is true.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to 'The Written Conversation,' what is the main purpose of the economics professor's assignment about the federal deficit?

• To comment on the problems created by the federal deficit and to present an informed, mature opinion based on what the student has learned.

• To memorize statistics about the federal deficit without analysis.

• To write a fictional story about the federal deficit.

• To summarize textbook chapters without personal input.

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the assignment is to encourage students to analyze the federal deficit's issues and express a well-informed opinion, rather than just memorizing facts or summarizing texts.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The passage describes the process of forming your own opinions and statements when writing as:

• Relying solely on others' ideas

• Copying information word for word

• Thinking independently and expressing your own views

• Avoiding personal input

Answer explanation

The passage emphasizes the importance of thinking independently and expressing your own views when writing, rather than relying on others' ideas or copying information. This highlights the value of personal input in forming opinions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the passage, what forms the social context for your statements?

• Your own thoughts

• Others' voices

• The physical environment

• The topic of conversation

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Others' voices' because the passage indicates that the social context for your statements is shaped by the perspectives and opinions of those around you, rather than just your own thoughts or the environment.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a spoken conversation, it is essential to pay attention to what has just been said and to the person you are _________

• addressing

• ignoring

• interrupting

• avoiding

Answer explanation

In a spoken conversation, focusing on what has just been said and the person you are addressing is crucial for effective communication. The other options imply a lack of engagement, which is not conducive to a meaningful dialogue.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the passage suggest is necessary in order to write well?

• Creativity

• Practice

• Luck

• Talent

Answer explanation

The passage emphasizes that writing well requires consistent effort and improvement over time, which aligns with the idea that practice is essential for developing writing skills.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The passage states that reading and writing go hand in hand, and the better you read, the better you write.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The passage clearly states that reading and writing are interconnected, emphasizing that improved reading skills lead to better writing abilities. Therefore, the statement is true.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

According to the passage, one difference between written and spoken conversation is:

• Written conversation is more formal than spoken conversation.

• Spoken conversation uses more complex vocabulary than written conversation.

• Written conversation is always shorter than spoken conversation.

• Spoken conversation is always planned in advance.

Answer explanation

The passage indicates that written conversation tends to be more formal than spoken conversation, highlighting a key distinction in their styles. This makes the first answer choice correct.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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