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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Perhaps - maybe

2. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
admits - concurs - agrees

3. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
claims - holds - maintains
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
analyzes - assesses - speculates

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
claims - holds - maintains
admits - concurs - agrees
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

5. 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?
comments - points out - says
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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
Perhaps - maybe

7. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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

8. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates

9. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Perhaps - maybe

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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.

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

12. Paragraph
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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

13. Subject
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

14. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
claims - holds - maintains
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

15. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
As - because - for - since
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
admits - concurs - agrees
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

17. The techniques of critical reading.
claims - holds - maintains
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

18. 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
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.
comments - points out - says

19. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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.)
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

20. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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. 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?
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

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

22. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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. 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

24. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

26. What a correct outline should look like.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

27. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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. 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.
claims - holds - maintains

28. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Bemoans - condemns - warns

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

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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 - 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.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

31. What words define critical thinking?

32. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

33. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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
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. 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

34. Some characteristics of an well written 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.
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.
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. 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

35. When managing time - a student should ______________.
claims - holds - maintains
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
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
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
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.
comments - points out - says

37. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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

38. Examples of paired items.
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
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?
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

39. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

40. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

41. Define plagiarism.

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up