CBST Content and Structure 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

She ran to the store, and she bought milk.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

Question 2

What does it mean for writing to be 'coherent'?

Accepted Answer

Ideas flow logically and are clearly connected to one another

Answer

Coherent writing flows logically, with ideas connected smoothly so the reader can follow the argument easily.

Question 3

Which organizational pattern presents information from least important to most important?

Accepted Answer

Order of importance (climactic order)

Answer

Climactic order arranges details from least to most important, saving the strongest point for last.

Question 4

A transition word that signals an additional supporting point is:

Accepted Answer

Furthermore

Answer

'Furthermore' signals that an additional point is being added to support or expand on the previous idea.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an introduction in a formal essay?

Accepted Answer

To provide background information and present the thesis

Answer

An introduction provides context and background, then ends with the thesis statement that guides the rest of the essay.

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