T eng Lesson 1 Part B

In Example 2, what does Nelson Mandela say courage is?

• Not feeling any fear at all

• Triumph over fear

What should a reader carefully consider when evaluating an argument?

• Whether the author is a well-known person

• Whether the claim is supported by convincing reasons and strong evidence

According to the text, what support is provided for the claim "Nelson Mandela was a courageous individual"?

• Evidence about his political leadership

• None

What action did Mandela take to support the claim that he was a powerful political leader who improved the lives of South African citizens?

• He was imprisoned for many years.

• He created a commission to end the injustices caused by apartheid.

The Reconstruction and Development Programme overseen by Mandela aimed to create what?

• A more divided society

• A more prosperous economy and a more equal, democratic society

The adoption of a new democratic constitution in South Africa was a result of Mandela's work to:

• Increase segregation

• Bring an end to the injustices caused by apartheid

In the example of writing a paragraph about a positive quality, the underlined sentence "(I work hard to get good grades)" is presented as the:

• Evidence

• Possible answer (including the claim)

Which word could replace "determination" in the sentence "The athlete showed great determination"?

• Scenario

• Tenacity

Which word could replace "unplanned" in the sentence "I love unplanned outings"?

• Impromptu

• Virtue

Which word could replace "quality" in the sentence "Patience is a quality I do not always possess"?

• Indigenous

• Virtue