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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. A description of a closed thesis statement.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

2. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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?
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
As - because - for - since
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

4. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
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

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

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6. 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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

8. What a correct outline should look like.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Perhaps - maybe
analyzes - assesses - speculates
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

9. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
'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
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

10. An appropriate outline should consist of...
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
analyzes - assesses - speculates
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

11. The thesis function.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

12. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns

13. The steps in creating a manuscript
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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

14. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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

15. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
comments - points out - says
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

18. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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.
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.)

19. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
claims - holds - maintains
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
comments - points out - says

20. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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.

21. The techniques of critical reading.
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
comments - points out - says
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
claims - holds - maintains
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

24. What words define critical thinking?

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25. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
admits - concurs - agrees
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

26. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.

27. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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
Perhaps - maybe
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
analyzes - assesses - speculates

29. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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 - because - for - since

30. What is a parallel structure used for?
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
admits - concurs - agrees
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

31. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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

32. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
As - because - for - since
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
comments - points out - says
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

33. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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
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
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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

34. Examples of paired items.
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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

35. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Perhaps - maybe
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
analyzes - assesses - speculates

36. Define plagiarism.

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37. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

38. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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

39. Subject
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

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

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41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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.
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

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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.