TOEFL Academic Writing and Argumentation 2

Question 1

In a well-structured academic essay, the THESIS STATEMENT should:

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State the essay's main argument and appear at the end of the introduction

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Appear in the conclusion and summarize the essay

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List all the evidence that will be discussed

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Be written in the form of a question

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST example of a counter-argument and rebuttal in academic writing?

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While critics argue that renewable energy is too costly, long-term economic data shows that it reduces energy expenses significantly.

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Some studies show negative effects, and those studies are wrong.

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Renewable energy is good. Critics are incorrect.

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The debate about renewable energy has been ongoing for many years.

Question 3

Which transition phrase would BEST introduce a concession in academic writing?

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Admittedly

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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In contrast

Question 4

In academic writing, PLAGIARISM includes:

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Presenting another author's ideas as your own without attribution

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Citing a source correctly and paraphrasing its content

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Using your own ideas supported by evidence

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Summarizing multiple sources in a literature review

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a TOPIC SENTENCE in a body paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

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To provide supporting evidence for the thesis

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To summarize the entire essay

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To restate the thesis in different words

Question 6

Which sentence demonstrates the MOST effective use of hedging language in academic writing?

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Climate change appears to be a significant contributing factor to extreme weather events.

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Climate change is definitely the most important issue the world has ever faced.

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Climate change is a topic that some people discuss sometimes.

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Nobody knows anything about climate change at all.