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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. 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.)
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. 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

2. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping 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
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

3. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
admits - concurs - agrees
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Perhaps - maybe
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. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

5. 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.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

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

7. When managing time - a student should ______________.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

8. A description of a closed thesis statement.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

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

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11. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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.)
claims - holds - maintains
Bemoans - condemns - warns

12. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

13. Subject
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
claims - holds - maintains

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

15. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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
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

16. An appropriate outline should consist of...
As - because - for - since
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

17. 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.
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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

18. What words define critical thinking?

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19. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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
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
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.

20. What a correct outline should look like.
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

21. The techniques of critical reading.
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

22. Define plagiarism.

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23. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
Perhaps - maybe
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 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.

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

25. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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

26. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

27. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

28. Examples of paired items.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

29. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
claims - holds - maintains
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

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 contrast.
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 a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

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

34. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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 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

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an 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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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

36. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

37. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

38. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
claims - holds - maintains
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.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

39. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
As - because - for - since
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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?

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

42. The steps in creating a manuscript
Perhaps - maybe
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
As - because - for - since
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.