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WorksheetsLIVE Q&A: THESIS STATEMENT
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Before you begin to compose a business letter, sit down and think about your purpose in writing the letter. Do you want to request information, order a product, register a complaint, or apply for something? Do some brainstorming and gather information before you begin writing. Always keep your objective in mind.
The main idea in the passage is ...
Planning is an important part of writing a business letter.
Business letters are frequently complaint letters.
Brainstorming and writing take approximately equal amounts of time.
Many people fail to plan ahead when they are writing a business letter.
Keeping busy at important tasks is much more motivating than having too little to do. Today’s employees are not afraid of responsibility. Most people are willing to take on extra responsibility in order to have more variety in their positions. In addition, along with that responsibility should come more authority to independently carry out some important tasks.
The main idea of the paragraph is that ...
Variety and independence on the job increase employee motivation.
To avoid boredom, many people do more work than their jobs require of them.
Today’s employees are demanding more independence that ever before.
Office jobs in the past have carried less responsibility.
Managing job and family is not simple. Both commitments make strong demands on people and are sometimes in direct opposition to each other. Saying yes to one means saying no to the other, and stress can often result. Being realistic and creating a balance in life can help set priorities.
The main idea of the paragraph is that ...
Most family responsibilities cause stress at home and at work.
Because it pays the bills, a job must take priority over other commitments.
It is important to have a balance between job and family responsibilities.
Because they are so important, family duties must take priority over the job.
Use of electronic mail (e-mail) has been widespread for more than a decade. E-mail simplifies the flow of ideas, connects people from distant offices, eliminates the need for meetings, and often boosts productivity. However, e-mail should be carefully managed to avoid unclear and inappropriate communication. E-mail messages should be concise and limited to one topic. When complex issues need to be addressed, phone calls are still best.
The main idea of the paragraph is that e-mail..
is not always the easiest way to connect people from distant offices.
has changed considerably since it first began a decade ago.
causes people to be unproductive when it is used incorrectly.
is effective for certain kinds of messages but only if managed wisely.
Native American art often incorporates a language of abstract visual symbols. The artist gives a poetic message to the viewer, communicating the beauty of an idea, either by using religious symbols or a design from nature such as rain on leaves or sunshine on water. The idea communicated may even be purely whimsical, in which case the artists might start out with symbols developed from a bird’s tracks or a child’s toy.
The main idea of the passage is that Native American art...
is purely poetic and dreamlike.
is usually abstract, although it can also be poetic and beautiful.
communicates the beauty of ideas through the use of symbols.
is sometimes purely whimsical.
Automated elections should be improved to minimize fraud, facilitate faster turnout, and maximize voter participation.
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The lakes of Laguna are grand spectacles worth seeing.
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Creating comics involves several steps.
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Despite some risks, online businesses can be sustainable models for doing business, since they minimize operating costs and provide greater options for consumers.
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Low wages and harsh working conditions (old) strained labor relations between Carnegie and the people whose hard work enabled him to spend lavishly on philanthropy.
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Whether you can accomplish a specific goal or meet a specific deadline depends first on how much time you need to get the job done. What should you do when the demands of the job exceed the time you have available? The best approach is to divide the project into smaller pieces. Different goals will have to be divided in different ways, but one seemingly unrealistic goal can often be accomplished by working on several smaller, more reasonable goals.
The main idea of the passage is that ________.
jobs often remain only partially completed because of lack of time.
the best way to complete projects is to make sure your goals are achievable.
the best way to tackle a large project is to separate it into smaller parts.
the best approach to a demanding job is to delegate responsibility.
Health clubs have undergone a major transformation that can be described in three words: mind, body, and spirit. Loud, fast, heartthumping aerobics has been replaced by the hushed tones of yoga and the controlled movements of Pilates. The clubs are responding to the needs of their customers who are increasingly looking for a retreat from their hectic lifestyles and a way to find a healthy balance in their lives by nurturing their whole selves.
The main idea of the paragraph is that ______.
exercise is less important now than it once was.
health clubs are much less popular now than they were ten years ago.
many health clubs will go out of business because of the decline in traditional exercise.
people’s desire to nurture all aspects of themselves has contributed to big changes for health clubs.
For most judges, sentencing a person who has been convicted of a crime is a difficult decision. In the majority of jurisdictions throughout the country, judges have few sentencing options from which to choose. Generally, their options are confined to a fine, probation, or incarceration. Crimes, however, cover a wide spectrum of criminal behavior and motivation, and a wide variety of sanctions should be available.
The main idea of the paragraph is that _________.
there should be laws that dictate which sentence a judge should hand down.
someone other than a judge should be allowed to sentence a criminal.
judges should be given more sentencing options from which to choose.
more money should be spent on the criminal justice system.
In criminal cases, the availability of readable fingerprints is often critical in establishing evidence of a major crime. It is necessary, therefore, to follow proper procedures when taking fingerprints. In major cases, prints should be obtained from all persons who may have touched areas associated with a crime scene, for elimination purposes.
The main idea of the paragraph is that ______.
because fingerprints are so important in many cases, it is important to follow the correct course in taking them.
all fingerprints found at a crime scene should be taken and thoroughly investigated.
if the incorrect procedure is followed in gathering fingerprints, the ones taken may be useless.
the first step in investigating fingerprints is to eliminate those of non-suspects.
The city will be enforcing winter parking rules from December 1 through March 31, according to City Street Manager Joseph Parks. This includes alternate-side parking regulations, as well as tow-away zones and handicap exceptions. Cars are to be parked on the south and east sides of streets between the hours of 8 a.m. and midnight; and on the north and west sides of streets between midnight and 8 a.m. This is to permit snow plows and emergency vehicles access to all neighborhoods, as well as to keep rush-hour traffic to a minimum. Vehicles that do not follow these guidelines will be towed at the owner’s expense, Parks said, with the exception of those vehicles displaying handicapped parking permits.
What is the main idea in the passage?
Cars should be parked on the street.
Snow plows can bury cars under snow.
Winter parking regulations will be put into effect.
Winter parking regulations are good for the environment.
