Regents English Writing Skills

Question 1

In the Regents ELA exam, the argument essay requires students to:

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develop a claim supported by evidence from provided texts

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write a personal story about a memorable event

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summarize all three texts without taking a position

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write a poem using literary devices

Question 2

Which part of an essay introduces the topic and states the writer's main argument?

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Introduction

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Body paragraph

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Conclusion

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Transition

Question 3

A thesis statement should:

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state the writer's main claim or argument in a clear, specific sentence

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ask a question without providing an answer

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list every piece of evidence used in the essay

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summarize what other people think about the topic

Question 4

Which sentence is the best example of a strong thesis statement for a Regents argument essay?

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Investing in renewable energy is essential to combating climate change and protecting public health.

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Climate change is a topic that many people discuss.

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There are pros and cons to renewable energy.

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This essay will discuss renewable energy.

Question 5

Transitions between paragraphs in an essay serve to:

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create smooth connections between ideas and guide the reader through the argument

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introduce an entirely new topic unrelated to the essay

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repeat the thesis word for word

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end the essay abruptly

Question 6

The concluding paragraph of an essay should:

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synthesize the main points and reinforce the essay's overall argument

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introduce new evidence and arguments not discussed earlier

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restate the thesis in the same exact words used in the introduction

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begin with 'In conclusion' as the only requirement