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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 show a result or effect.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

2. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

3. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

5. 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
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
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

6. The thesis function.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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.

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

8. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

9. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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
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.

10. Examples of paired items.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing 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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
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
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 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.

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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.)
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

13. Subject
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

14. Paragraph
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

15. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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

16. 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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

17. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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?

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

19. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
As - because - for - since
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

20. Define plagiarism.

21. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

22. The steps in creating a manuscript
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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. 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 a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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?
comments - points out - says
analyzes - assesses - speculates

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

25. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

26. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

27. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

28. An appropriate outline should consist of...
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
As - because - for - since
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

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

30. 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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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
comments - points out - says

31. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
As - because - for - since
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

32. What is a parallel structure used for?
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 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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

33. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
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.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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.)
As - because - for - since
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

35. 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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Perhaps - maybe
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.

37. The techniques of critical reading.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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?
analyzes - assesses - speculates

38. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
claims - holds - maintains

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

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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.
Perhaps - maybe
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

41. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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 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.

42. What words define critical thinking?