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Question 1
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Identify the option which contains the best topic for an argumentative essay.

A
The earthquake in China was one of the most destructive in history.

B
The building codes in Nebraska are inadequate.

C
The State University should not have a basketball team.

D
Modern technology is leading to the creation of a single world culture.
Question 2
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A good descriptive essay should use which of the following?

A
Similes

B
Metaphors

C
Hyperbole

D
All of the above

Solution

Choice D is correct. Choice A - similies comparesor describes two things. Choice B - metaphor compares ordescribes two things that are not the same. Choice C - hyperbole is used to exagerate something. However, it not to be taken literally. All the above figures are speech are used in descriptive essay.
Question 3
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Read the following:

The pink and yellow petals swayed lazily and happily with the soft breeze that carried the scents of thousands of meadows and woodlands. On the right stood the shadowy silhouette of the mountains, bathed in a blue haze. Towards the left lay an ocean of green.

The above can suitably be used in which type of essay?

A
Narrative essay

B
Descriptive essay

C
Persuasive essay

D
Argumentative essay

Solution

Choice B is correct as the passage describes the place vividly. It appeals to all the senses. So it is a descriptive essay. Choice A is wrong as it does not narrate anything. Choice C is wrong as it doesnot persuade the reader. Choice D is wrong as there is no argument in the passage.
Question 4
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How can you make a sentence more descriptive? Select the best option.

A
By adding more adjectives and active verbs

B
By adding more sentences and phrases

C
By adding more facts and evidence

D
By adding more objects to describe

Solution

Choice A is correct as adding adjectives and active verbs would give description to the sentences. Choice B is wrong as adding more sentence and phrases would not make the essay interesting. Choice C is wrong as descriptive essay does not need facts and evidence. Choice D is wrong as adding objects that describe would make the essay confusing. Choice A is correct.
Question 5
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Which order may be followed while writing a descriptive essay?
Select the best option.

A
Time order

B
Place order

C
General to particular

D
Particular to general

Solution

Choice C is correct as a descriptive essay must begin with a general description and then move on to specific subjects or events. Choice A is wrong Time order is not the only parameter for a descriptive essay. Choice B is wrong as a place order alone will not make a good descriptive writing. Choice D is wrong as particular to general would be confusing in detail. C is correct.
Question 6
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Identify the best option to use in an argumentative essay.

A
The opposing views are silly ...

B
The opposing views are many and difficult to refute ...

C
However, some people would disagree with this ...

D
Now I will try to refute the counterclaims ...

Solution

Choice C is correct. Choice A is wrong as argumentative essays must be in formal language. Choice B is wrong as it generalizes argument. Choice D is wrong as personal pronouns cannot be used. Choice C is formal, specific and written in third person. C is correct.
Question 7
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Which of the following should not be done in a descriptive essay?

A
Describe every object in detail

B
Include a thesis statement

C
Use descriptions that help move the story forward

D
Create a backdrop for the description

Solution

Choice A is correct. as describing every object in detgail would be confusing to the reader. Choice B is wrong as a thesis statement is necessary for a descriptive essay. Choice C is wrong as descriptions are necessary to move the story forward. Chice D is wrong as every descriptive essay needs a backdrop. Choice A is not done in a descriptive essya.
Question 8
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A descriptive essay has which of the following?
Select the best option.

A
Few words

B
Short sentences

C
Colloquial diction

D
Many adjectives

Solution

Choice D is correct as adjectives gives the readers sensory description. Choice A is wrong as few words would not be enough to describe. Choice B is wrong as short sentences would not be a complete description. Choice C is wrong as descriptive essay is formal writing and colloquial diction would be a good choice . D is correct.
Question 9
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Select the best form of the sentence to include in a descriptive essay:
The flowers were blue, red, and white.

A
The flowers were the colors of the rainbow.

B
The flowers were azure, wine red, and creamy white.

C
The flowers proudly displayed their tricoloured hues of azure, wine red, and creamy white.

D
No change

Solution

Choice C is correct as it give a lot of adjectives that describe the flowers. Choice A is wrong as the description is incomplete. Choice B is wrong as the description is incomplete. Choice D is wrong as the sentence merely gives information. So, C is correct.
Question 10
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Where in a narrative essay is the background information usually placed?

A
thesis statement

B
introduction

C
body

D
conclusion

Solution

Choice B is correct as the story's background information must come in the introduction. Choice A is wrong as a thesis statement is a topic sentence. Choice C is wrong as the body paragraphs must give a detailed account of the topic. Choice D is wrong as the conclusion comes last and the background information cannot come here.

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Question 1

The earthquake in China was one of the most destructive in history.

The building codes in Nebraska are inadequate.

The State University should not have a basketball team.

Modern technology is leading to the creation of a single world culture.

Question 2

Similes

Metaphors

Hyperbole

All of the above

Solution

Question 3

Narrative essay

Descriptive essay

Persuasive essay

Argumentative essay

Solution

Question 4

By adding more adjectives and active verbs

By adding more sentences and phrases

By adding more facts and evidence

By adding more objects to describe

Solution

Question 5

Time order

Place order

General to particular

Particular to general

Solution

Question 6

The opposing views are silly ...

The opposing views are many and difficult to refute ...

However, some people would disagree with this ...

Now I will try to refute the counterclaims ...

Solution

Question 7

Describe every object in detail

Include a thesis statement

Use descriptions that help move the story forward

Create a backdrop for the description

Solution

Question 8

Few words

Short sentences

Colloquial diction

Many adjectives

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Question 9

The flowers were the colors of the rainbow.

The flowers were azure, wine red, and creamy white.

The flowers proudly displayed their tricoloured hues of azure, wine red, and creamy white.

No change

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Question 10

thesis statement

introduction

body

conclusion

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