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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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Answer 42 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

2. What words define critical thinking?

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3. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

4. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas

5. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
1. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

6. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
admits - concurs - agrees
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

7. The steps in creating a manuscript
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Analyze the writing situation a. Who - What - Why & How 2. Developing and Shaping an idea 3. Drafting a. Writing 4. Revise a. Proof Read b. Edit
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

8. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
When a character is 'coming of age -' they are able to make their own choice in situations. For example - in the short story - Sammy makes his own decision and this shows him being able to make his own opinion known.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.

9. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?
admits - concurs - agrees
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Perhaps - maybe
claims - holds - maintains
When a character is 'coming of age -' they are able to make their own choice in situations. For example - in the short story - Sammy makes his own decision and this shows him being able to make his own opinion known.

11. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Bemoans - condemns - warns

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Also - and - and then - as well - besides - beyond that first (second -third - last - and so on) - for one thing - furthermore - in addition - moreover - next - what is more
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

13. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

14. What a correct outline should look like.
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
comments - points out - says

15. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
When a character is 'coming of age -' they are able to make their own choice in situations. For example - in the short story - Sammy makes his own decision and this shows him being able to make his own opinion known.

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
As - because - for - since
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?

17. Define plagiarism.

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18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Also - and - and then - as well - besides - beyond that first (second -third - last - and so on) - for one thing - furthermore - in addition - moreover - next - what is more
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

19. What is a parallel structure used for?
Also - and - and then - as well - besides - beyond that first (second -third - last - and so on) - for one thing - furthermore - in addition - moreover - next - what is more
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

20. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
After a while - afterward - at last - at present - briefly - currently - during - eventually - finally - first (second - third - last - etc.) - gradually - immediately - in the future - later - meanwhile - next - now - recently - soon - suddenly - th
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

21. Paragraph
1. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
comments - points out - says

23. Define what it means for a story to be considered a 'coming of age' piece of literature. Give an example.

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24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way

25. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
claims - holds - maintains

26. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas

27. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Perhaps - maybe
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
admits - concurs - agrees
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

29. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
claims - holds - maintains
comments - points out - says
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

30. Subject
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

31. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

32. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

33. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

34. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas

35. When managing time - a student should ______________.
1. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

36. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
comments - points out - says

37. What does critical thinking do to benefit a student?

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38. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
claims - holds - maintains

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
1. Analyze the writing situation a. Who - What - Why & How 2. Developing and Shaping an idea 3. Drafting a. Writing 4. Revise a. Proof Read b. Edit

40. Examples of paired items.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

41. The techniques of critical reading.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

42. The thesis function.
claims - holds - maintains
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.