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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. Subject
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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.

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

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3. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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

4. An appropriate outline should consist of...
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

5. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

6. What words define critical thinking?

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7. What a correct outline should look like.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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

8. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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.)
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
admits - concurs - agrees

10. 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.
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
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

11. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As - because - for - since

12. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
claims - holds - maintains

13. Define plagiarism.

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14. The techniques of critical reading.
As - because - for - since
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

15. What is a parallel structure used for?
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
comments - points out - says
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

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

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

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

19. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
admits - concurs - agrees
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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

20. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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. 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
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 thesis function.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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.

22. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Perhaps - maybe
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
claims - holds - maintains

23. A description of a closed thesis statement.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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 illustrate.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

26. Paragraph
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 ___________ 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.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

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

28. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
admits - concurs - agrees
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

29. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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

30. When managing time - a student should ______________.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
claims - holds - maintains

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

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32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
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. 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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

33. 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.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

34. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
admits - concurs - agrees
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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.
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

37. Examples of paired items.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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.

38. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.

39. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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 ___________ 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

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

41. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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. 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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.