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What evidence in the excerpt supports Schwartz's claim? Select three options.

A
"The processes at Orange County and most other plants that clean the water include microfiltration that strains out anything larger than 0.2 microns, removing almost all suspended solids, bacteria and protozoa."
B
"A zap with powerful ultraviolet light and a bit of hydrogen peroxide disinfects further and neutralize other small chemical compounds."
C
"But after all that, 13 percent of adult Americans say they would absolutely refuse to even try recycled water, according to a recent study in the journal Judgment and Decision Making."
D
"'A small minority of people are very offended by this, and can slow it down or stop it because of legal and political forces,' said Paul Rozin, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies revulsion and a co-author of the study."
E
"Opponents of reusing water have long had the upper hand, said Paul Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon, because of the 'branding problem.'"
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Which statement would best conclude an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

A
DeLuca shows an impressive knowledge of the entire range of Dylan's creative output.
B
Overall, DeLuca's wide-ranging evidence will prove that rock lyrics are indeed poetry.
C
I find the examples of internal rhyme to be the most convincing evidence DeLuca offers.
D
DeLuca calls on novelists and a US president for their opinions of the Nobel committee's decision.
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What evidence does Lola provide to support her claim? Select two options.

A
A college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in today's world.
B
Employers require a college degree or skilled trade certificate for most jobs.
C
Every high school student is expected to continue schooling after high school.
D
Teenagers resent the pressure placed on them to go to a post-secondary institution.
E
Employers want new hires to have skills and traits acquired in a post-secondary setting.
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Read the introduction to Dan DeLuca's argument.(1) Bob Dylan is the songwriter who opened up the doors of possibility to all who followed. (2) He was the mysterious bard with a guitar who sent out a clarion call—first as the acoustic Voice of His Generation, then as the plugged-in rocker who remained a master of the unexpected for five decades—that the words pop singers sang were worthy of being taken seriously.(3) "Dylan was a revolutionary,” Bruce Springsteen said in his 1988 speech inducting Dylan into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (4) "The way that Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind.” (5) Early masterpieces such as "A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” and "Visions Of Johanna” and "Like A Rolling Stone” fueled a debate: Are rock lyrics poetry?(6) The answer must be yes, because on Thursday, Dylan was awarded the highest honor for a writer: the Nobel Prize in literature. (7) The Swedish Academy, in making him the first American winner since novelist Toni Morrison in 1993, cited him for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 6
D
sentence 7
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What evidence from the article best supports Ani’s evaluation? Select two options.

A
"The Swedish Academy's decision to honor Dylan set off an online debate, with Scottish Trainspotting novelist Irvine Welsh calling it 'an ill conceived nostalgia award wrenched from the rancid prostates of senile, gibbering hippies.'"
B
"On one end of Dylan's songwriting spectrum is the vengeful, resolute, and timeless 'Masters Of War' . . . . It’s high dudgeon at its finest: ‘Let me ask you one question: Is your money that good? / Will it buy you forgiveness? Do you think that it could?'"
C
"Many of Dylan’s most fervently loved songs—some of which actually are love songs—date from the 1960s, and his being honored at age 75 can be seen as an ultimate affirmation for the baby boomer generation."
D
"'Dylan has the status of an icon. His influence on contemporary music is profound, and he is the object of a steady stream of secondary literature,' the Nobel committee wrote."
E
"And it’s a good thing [his lyrics] have been published, because if you’ve gone to see the famously sneering and syllable-garbling Dylan play live in recent years, you probably couldn’t understand a word he was singing."
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Read Lola's argument that post-secondary degrees are beneficial. It seems like every high school student is expected to further their education after high school. Some teenagers resent the pressure this expectation puts on them. But we teens have to be realistic. A college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in today's world. 75% of new jobs today require job applicants to have a college degree. Many jobs require specific skills acquired through courses geared to that profession. Of course, not every job requires the exact subject matter you learned at college. But employers are looking for people with perseverance, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate. Those are the things you will learn during your years at college or in an apprenticeship.

A
The evidence is relevant but insufficient because it only discusses things one learns after high school.
B
The evidence sufficiently supports the reason about getting a job but does not relate to the claim.
C
The evidence relates to the claim but does not sufficiently address teenagers' resentment of the pressure to continue schooling.
D
The evidence is relevant and sufficient because the main reason people continue their education is to gain skills to find a job and support themselves.
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What would be the best thesis statement for an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

A
When Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, it sparked a major controversy.
B
Dan DeLuca has written an editorial stating his opinion that rock lyrics are poetry.
C
I really enjoyed reading Dan DeLuca's article about Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize.
D
Despite his passionate argument that rock lyrics are poetry, Dan DeLuca fails to convince.
9

Read the excerpt from Parvati's argument in favor of using cell phones in class.Today's cell phones are not just phones; they are little computers. That means they are effective research tools. Students can use them to access dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference materials. They can search for articles, videos, and images. In my civics class, our teacher even held mock elections, and we voted using our cell phones.

A
It is irrelevant and insufficient, because she discusses using computers rather than phones.
B
It is irrelevant and insufficient, because her evidence relies solely on her own experience.
C
It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.
D
It is relevant and insufficient, because she provides general reasons without specific examples.
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In "Water Flowing from Toilet to Tap May Be Hard to Swallow,” what reasons does Schwartz give to support his claim? Select two options.

A
"Water recycling is common for uses like irrigation; purple pipes in many California towns deliver water to golf courses, zoos and farms."
B
"Enticing people to drink recycled water, however, requires getting past what experts call the 'yuck' factor."
C
"In November, the San Diego City Council voted for a $2.9 billion Pure Water program to provide a third of the city’s daily needs by 2035."
D
"The processes . . . that clean the water include microfiltration that strains out anything larger than 0.2 microns, removing almost all suspended solids, bacteria and protozoa."
E
"People tend to judge risk emotionally, he said, and a phrase like 'toilet to tap' can undercut earnest explanations."
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Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity.Niemand's article on climate change in the editorial section of today's newspaper offers a weak argument. His reasoning consists of little more than unsubstantiated assertions that climate change is not affected by human activity.In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?

A
a summary of Niemand's claim
B
text evidence from Niemand's argument
C
a restatement of Giovanna's evaluation
D
the name and source of Niemand's article
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What evidence from the article best supports Ani’s evaluation? Select two options.

A
"The Swedish Academy's decision to honor Dylan set off an online debate, with Scottish Trainspotting novelist Irvine Welsh calling it 'an ill conceived nostalgia award wrenched from the rancid prostates of senile, gibbering hippies.'"
B
"On one end of Dylan's songwriting spectrum is the vengeful, resolute, and timeless 'Masters Of War' . . . . It’s high dudgeon at its finest: ‘Let me ask you one question: Is your money that good? / Will it buy you forgiveness? Do you think that it could?'"
C
"Many of Dylan’s most fervently loved songs—some of which actually are love songs—date from the 1960s, and his being honored at age 75 can be seen as an ultimate affirmation for the baby boomer generation."
D
"'Dylan has the status of an icon. His influence on contemporary music is profound, and he is the object of a steady stream of secondary literature,' the Nobel committee wrote."
E
"And it’s a good thing [his lyrics] have been published, because if you’ve gone to see the famously sneering and syllable-garbling Dylan play live in recent years, you probably couldn’t understand a word he was singing."
13

What is the function of a claim in an argument?

A
to introduce the topic
B
to state the writer's opinion
C
to state a reason for the writer's belief
D
to give evidence supporting the writer's belief
14

Read the introduction to Dan DeLuca's argument.Bob Dylan is the songwriter who opened up the doors of possibility to all who followed. He was the mysterious bard with a guitar who sent out a clarion call—first as the acoustic Voice of His Generation, then as the plugged-in rocker who remained a master of the unexpected for five decades—that the words pop singers sang were worthy of being taken seriously."Dylan was a revolutionary,” Bruce Springsteen said in his 1988 speech inducting Dylan into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "The way that Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind.” Early masterpieces such as "A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” and "Visions Of Johanna” and "Like A Rolling Stone” fueled a debate: Are rock lyrics poetry?The answer must be yes, because on Thursday, Dylan was awarded the highest honor for a writer: the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy, in making him the first American winner since novelist Toni Morrison in 1993, cited him for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

A
“The way that Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind.”
B
“He was the mysterious bard with a guitar.”
C
“He was . . . a master of the unexpected for five decades.”
D
“The Swedish Academy . . . cited him for ‘having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.’”
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What elements should be included in a paragraph that evaluates a writer’s argument? Select three options.

A
a brief biography of the writer
B
a summary of the writer's claim
C
an analysis of the writer's concluding statements
D
an analysis of the writer's reasons and evidence
E
a response to the writer's position saying if it is right or wrong
16

Read Gunther's evaluation of an argument.In his editorial "Better Safe Than Sorry?: Revisiting the Debate over Capital Punishment," Nemo Jones effectively lays out his argument that the death penalty should be abolished. In his thorough examination of the evidence, he presents authoritative case studies of people whose innocence was proven too late and of criminals who were undeterred by thoughts of capital punishment. He examines comprehensive statistics regarding these groups and summarizes years of interviews with officials in government, law enforcement, and the penal system. His final paragraphs contain the most emotionally persuasive evidence, as he relates the lasting effects on the children of those who have been put to death.

A
the thesis statement
B
a summary of the claim
C
an evaluation of the evidence
D
a concluding statement
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Which sentences would be effective thesis statements for a paragraph evaluating an argument? Select two options.Hollembeak's review of the high school's play is fun and entertaining to read.McArdle reviews the latest production of Hamlet, which sets the play's action in the 21st century.In her editorial, Mellie writes convincingly of the need for high school classes to begin later in the morning.Smith's argument in favor of tuition-free college education offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence.After the flooding in her state, the junior senator offered a heartfelt plan for increasing restrictions on carbon emissions.

A
Hollembeak's review of the high school's play is fun and entertaining to read.
B
McArdle reviews the latest production of Hamlet, which sets the play's action in the 21st century.
C
In her editorial, Mellie writes convincingly of the need for high school classes to begin later in the morning.
D
Smith's argument in favor of tuition-free college education offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence.
E
After the flooding in her state, the junior senator offered a heartfelt plan for increasing restrictions on carbon emissions.
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What evidence in the excerpt supports Schwartz's claim? Select three options.

A
"The processes at Orange County and most other plants that clean the water include microfiltration that strains out anything larger than 0.2 microns, removing almost all suspended solids, bacteria and protozoa."
B
"A zap with powerful ultraviolet light and a bit of hydrogen peroxide disinfects further and neutralize other small chemical compounds."
C
"But after all that, 13 percent of adult Americans say they would absolutely refuse to even try recycled water, according to a recent study in the journal Judgment and Decision Making."
D
"'A small minority of people are very offended by this, and can slow it down or stop it because of legal and political forces,' said Paul Rozin, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies revulsion and a co-author of the study."
E
"Opponents of reusing water have long had the upper hand, said Paul Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon, because of the 'branding problem.'"
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Read the excerpt from Parvati's argument in favor of using cell phones in class.Today's cell phones are not just phones; they are little computers. That means they are effective research tools. Students can use them to access dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference materials. They can search for articles, videos, and images. In my civics class, our teacher even held mock elections, and we voted using our cell phones.

A
It is irrelevant and insufficient, because she discusses using computers rather than phones.
B
It is irrelevant and insufficient, because her evidence relies solely on her own experience.
C
It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.
D
It is relevant and insufficient, because she provides general reasons without specific examples.
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Which sentences would be effective thesis statements for a paragraph evaluating an argument? Select two options.

A
Hollembeak's review of the high school's play is fun and entertaining to read.
B
McArdle reviews the latest production of Hamlet, which sets the play's action in the 21st century.
C
In her editorial, Mellie writes convincingly of the need for high school classes to begin later in the morning.
D
Smith's argument in favor of tuition-free college education offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence.
E
After the flooding in her state, the junior senator offered a heartfelt plan for increasing restrictions on carbon emissions.
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Which claims are supported by relevant evidence? Select two options.Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.

A
Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.
B
Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.
C
Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.
D
Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.
E
Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.

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