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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 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.)
Perhaps - maybe
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

2. When managing time - a student should ______________.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

3. 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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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?

4. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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. 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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

5. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
admits - concurs - agrees
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

6. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
admits - concurs - agrees
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

7. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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?

8. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

9. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

10. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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.

11. What a correct outline should look like.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

12. The techniques of critical reading.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing 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

13. Define plagiarism.
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
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

14. What words define critical thinking?
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

15. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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?
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. 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

16. The steps in creating a manuscript
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.
comments - points out - says
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

17. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
Perhaps - maybe
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

18. The thesis function.
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

19. 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
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

20. Subject
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

21. 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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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.

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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. 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

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

24. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
As - because - for - since
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

25. 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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

26. What does critical thinking do to benefit a student?
claims - holds - maintains
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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

27. Examples of paired items.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
comments - points out - says
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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

29. Define what it means for a story to be considered a 'coming of age' piece of literature. Give an example.
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.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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.

30. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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
comments - points out - says
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

32. What is a parallel structure used for?
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
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?
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

33. An appropriate outline should consist of...
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

34. 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. 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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Perhaps - maybe
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
comments - points out - says
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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 - 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
Bemoans - condemns - warns

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
As - because - for - since
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

38. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Perhaps - maybe
claims - holds - maintains

39. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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. 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
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

41. A description of a closed thesis statement.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
claims - holds - maintains
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

42. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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

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