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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

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1. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
As - because - for - since
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.

2. Paragraph
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.
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.

3. The steps in creating a manuscript
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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
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
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

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
As - because - for - since
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

5. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
As - because - for - since
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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

6. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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. 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?
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

8. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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
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
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

9. What words define critical thinking?

10. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
comments - points out - says
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

11. What a correct outline should look like.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

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

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

14. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Perhaps - maybe
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

15. Define plagiarism.

16. When managing time - a student should ______________.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

17. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
comments - points out - says

18. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
admits - concurs - agrees
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.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
comments - points out - says

19. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

20. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
As - because - for - since
Bemoans - condemns - warns
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
admits - concurs - agrees

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
As - because - for - since

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.

24. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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?
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

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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

26. The thesis function.
claims - holds - maintains
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

27. What is a parallel structure used for?
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

28. Examples of paired items.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
comments - points out - says
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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.

29. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

30. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
As - because - for - since
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.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

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

32. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
admits - concurs - agrees
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
comments - points out - says
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

33. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

34. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Perhaps - maybe

35. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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
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
claims - holds - maintains
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

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
claims - holds - maintains
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
analyzes - assesses - speculates

38. The techniques of critical reading.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

39. An appropriate outline should consist of...
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

40. Subject
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

41. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Perhaps - maybe
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Bemoans - condemns - warns

42. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
claims - holds - maintains
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
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.
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