1. Which statement best describes what the author of an illustration paragraph does?
A.
The author uses storytelling to get the reader's attention.
B.
The author gives directions about how to do something.
C.
The author provides examples to help make a point.
D.
The author helps the reader understand one subject by comparing it to another.
2. The purpose of a cause-and-effect paragraph is
A.
to explain how events unfolded over time.
B.
to explain the similarities and differences between two ideas.
C.
to explain connections between events or ideas.
D.
to explain an idea by providing a series of examples.
3. An argument paragraph would be the best choice if a writer wanted to explain
A.
how a student-discount program has affected membership at a local health club.
B.
the process by which a candidate is elected president of the United States.
C.
why helmets should be mandatory for all bicyclists on campus.
D.
the sights, sounds, and sensations one experiences while surfing.
4. Identify the issue up for debate in this topic sentence:
In my opinion, the legal driving age should be raised to eighteen to reduce the number of teen car accidents.
A.
my opinion
B.
the legal driving age
C.
eighteen
D.
teen car accidents