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In the body of a personal statement, the writer should include

A
long sentences that provide lengthy musings on the topic.
B
general statements about the writer’s opinion of the topic.
C
precise details about the writer’s experience with the topic.
D
commonplace adjectives that vaguely describe the topic.
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conclusionintroductiontonetopic

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conclusion
B
introduction
C
tone
D
topic
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Read the body paragraph from a personal statement.(1) Since I live in the Midwest, my fascination with the ocean might seem unusual. (2) I have my aunt to thank for sparking my interest in marine biology. (3) My family’s annual visits to her home are always great. (4) We visit the local beaches to study shells, seaweed, and ocean dwellers like crabs, clams, and jellyfish.

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
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In a personal statement, the writer’s point of view explains the writer’s

A
position on the topic.
B
subject of the essay.
C
selection of the tone.
D
summary of the subject.
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. I became fascinated with rocks when I was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures I’d scavenged that day. When my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also help me make good money. Obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist.

A
The writer uses creativity and humor to engage the reader.
B
The writer ponders childhood to stir up the reader’s memories.
C
The writer introduces the topic immediately to inform the reader.
D
The writer complains about relationships to gain the reader’s sympathy.
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Eduardo wrote a personal statement reflecting on his performance in a Shakespearean play. In the conclusion to his statement, Eduardo should

A
cite examples of other Shakespearean plays.
B
mention the other actors who were in the play.
C
explain how writing an essay and acting in a play are alike.
D
relate how the play and essay topic are connected.
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Read Marie’s conclusion to her personal statement.Ever since our class designed a website, I’ve been excited to learn more about how to write my own computer programs. Getting that small glimpse into programming made me realize how much more there is to know.

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In the future, I’ll pay closer attention to the websites I see on the Internet.
B
I would like to add more features to the class website in the future.
C
I’m ready to try more advanced work to reach my programming goals.
D
As I move toward my goals, I’m looking forward to learning a lot.
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Read the conclusion to a personal statement about Javed’s summer as a lifeguard.(1) Overall, my time spent working as a lifeguard has changed my life and shaped my future. (2) Not only have I gained valuable physical skills, but I also have learned a lot about responsibility. (3) That knowledge has helped me hone my leadership skills. (4) I’m excited to use all that I’ve learned to help me succeed in a career with the Coast Guard.

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
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Read the sentence from a personal statement.My trip to the car show got me thinking about my future.Which is the best way to revise and expand the sentence to relay the writer’s experiences more precisely?

A
I find it’s helpful to think about my future and to allow things like my trip to the car show to help me figure it out.
B
Sometimes I get inspiration from a range of sources, like the car show, which made me think about my future goals.
C
When I took a trip to the cool car show, I saw a lot of sweet designs and engineering and that made think about my future.
D
Visiting the car show made me realize that I can combine my interests in design and engineering rather than choosing just one.
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Ever since the summer we visited the New England seashore, I’ve been drawn to the ocean. I’m amazed by the variety of things that exists under the surface of the waves. I could spend the rest of my days learning about the ocean’s mysterious ways and never come close to learning all its secrets.

A
to change the point of view
B
to change the tone
C
to add a summary
D
to add a topic
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In general, how long should the conclusion to a personal statement be?

A
several paragraphs
B
a few sentences
C
one sentence
D
two paragraphs
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In a personal statement, the writer’s point of view explains the writer’s

A
position on the topic.
B
subject of the essay.
C
selection of the tone.
D
summary of the subject.
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Ever since the summer we visited the New England seashore, I’ve been drawn to the ocean. I’m amazed by the variety of things that exists under the surface of the waves. I could spend the rest of my days learning about the ocean’s mysterious ways and never come close to learning all its secrets.

A
to change the point of view
B
to change the tone
C
to add a summary
D
to add a topic
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Read the conclusion to a personal statement about Javed’s summer as a lifeguard.(1) Overall, my time spent working as a lifeguard has changed my life and shaped my future. (2) Not only have I gained valuable physical skills, but I also have learned a lot about responsibility. (3) That knowledge has helped me hone my leadership skills. (4) I’m excited to use all that I’ve learned to help me succeed in a career with the Coast Guard.

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
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Which is the best sentence to include in the body of a personal statement to emphasize the writer’s experience?

A
I could be seriously helpful to your organization.
B
I have many skills that I can apply to this position.
C
I think you’ll discover that I’m very useful to have around.
D
I spend one day a week volunteering at an animal shelter.
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Which sentence contains the best example of precise details?

A
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that I need to practice to see improvement.
B
Although I lost the debate, I gained the crucial skills of patience and resilience.
C
While it’s true that life has its ups and downs, I try to learn from experience.
D
Even though winning has its benefits, I also try to learn from losing.
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Read the body paragraph from a personal statement.(1) Since I live in the Midwest, my fascination with the ocean might seem unusual. (2) I have my aunt to thank for sparking my interest in marine biology. (3) My family’s annual visits to her home are always great. (4) We visit the local beaches to study shells, seaweed, and ocean dwellers like crabs, clams, and jellyfish.

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. I became fascinated with rocks when I was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures I’d scavenged that day. When my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also help me make good money. Obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist.

A
eager to make a lot of money in a museum internship.
B
insistent that geology should be taught as part of every science course.
C
hopeful to be able to further the goal of eventually becoming a geologist.
D
concerned that people do not generally relate well to the study of geology.
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Read the body paragraph from a personal statement.As part of a research project, I interviewed a librarian at our local library. He invited me on a "behind the scenes” tour. I’ve always loved books and research, so I jumped at the chance. I was totally captivated by the inner workings of library.

A
Not only was the tour fun, but it also inspired me to apply for an internship at the library so I can investigate becoming a librarian.
B
For my research project, I wrote about the tour and added photos that I took at the library, all of which earned me the best grade in our class.
C
I realized I could take advantage of the library’s resources for my research project, so I could accomplish my goal of getting a good grade.
D
The library was built in the last decade, so it’s still fairly new, and I was really impressed by the number of environmentally friendly features it has.
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Eduardo wrote a personal statement reflecting on his performance in a Shakespearean play. In the conclusion to his statement, Eduardo should

A
cite examples of other Shakespearean plays.
B
mention the other actors who were in the play.
C
explain how writing an essay and acting in a play are alike.
D
relate how the play and essay topic are connected.

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