TSIA2 Content and Structure 3

Question 1

A student writes an essay with an introduction, three body paragraphs, and no conclusion. What structural element is missing?

Accepted Answer

A concluding paragraph

Answer

A hook

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Additional body paragraphs

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In-text citations

Question 2

The sentence 'The experiment was conducted by the scientists' would be BEST revised to improve which aspect of writing?

Accepted Answer

Passive voice to active voice

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Active voice to passive voice

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Simple sentence to compound sentence

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Informal to formal tone

Question 3

Which of the following is the most effective hook for an essay about the dangers of distracted driving?

Accepted Answer

Every day, nine Americans are killed in crashes involving a distracted driver.

Answer

This essay is about distracted driving.

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Distracted driving is a problem in America.

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Drivers should pay attention to the road.

Question 4

When using a block quotation in an essay, the author should follow it with:

Accepted Answer

Analysis explaining how the quote supports the argument

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Another block quotation for comparison

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A new paragraph immediately

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A restatement of the thesis

Question 5

A paragraph begins: 'Online learning has many advantages.' The next three sentences discuss cost savings, scheduling flexibility, and access to global instructors. What role do those three sentences play?

Accepted Answer

They provide supporting details for the topic sentence

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They introduce new topics

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They serve as counterarguments

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They function as the conclusion

Question 6

Which transition best shows a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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In addition

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Therefore

Question 7

An essay's body paragraphs discuss exercise benefits in this order: cardiovascular health, mental health, weight management, social benefits, sleep quality. What structural issue might arise?

Accepted Answer

Lack of a clear organizational principle making the order seem arbitrary

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Too few paragraphs

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Too many transitions

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Absence of a counterargument