CBST Content and Structure 2

Question 1

Which sentence structure error occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma?

Accepted Answer

Comma splice

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Fragment

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Dangling modifier

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Run-on sentence

Question 2

A paragraph's concluding sentence should primarily:

Accepted Answer

Restate the topic sentence in different words or summarize key points

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Introduce a new argument

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Present the most important evidence

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Ask a rhetorical question to engage the reader

Question 3

Which of the following best defines a 'thesis statement'?

Accepted Answer

A sentence that presents the central argument or main point of an essay

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A sentence that introduces background information

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A list of the supporting details used in the essay

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The topic sentence of the final paragraph

Question 4

When organizing information in a report, using headers and subheadings primarily helps the reader:

Accepted Answer

Navigate the document and locate specific sections quickly

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Understand the author's writing style

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Identify the author's opinion

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Count the number of topics covered

Question 5

Which word is used to show contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Similarly

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Therefore

Question 6

A sentence that lacks a subject or a verb is called a:

Accepted Answer

Fragment

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Comma splice

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Run-on

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Compound sentence

Question 7

In an informational text, what is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of the paragraph

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To provide a transition to the next paragraph

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To give a specific example that supports the conclusion

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To summarize the entire document