KSA Writing 2

Question 1

Which element is most important in a strong concluding paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Restating the thesis and summarizing key points

Answer

A strong conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes key points to reinforce the essay's main argument for the reader.

Question 2

What is the term for the central argument or position in an argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

Thesis statement

Answer

The thesis statement presents the central argument or position that the entire essay works to support.

Question 3

When revising a draft, a student should focus on:

Accepted Answer

Improving ideas, organization, and clarity

Answer

Revision focuses on higher-order concerns such as improving ideas, organization, and clarity, rather than surface-level corrections.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running quickly, the finish line was crossed.

Answer

In 'Running quickly, the finish line was crossed,' the modifier 'running quickly' incorrectly appears to describe the finish line rather than Maria.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of using textual evidence in a written response?

Accepted Answer

To support and validate the writer's claims

Answer

Textual evidence supports and validates the writer's claims by grounding arguments in specific details from the source material.

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