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The body paragraphs in an outline for an argumentative essay should be

A
arranged by least important to most important facts.
B
arranged by shortest to longest sections.
C
divided by a system of letters and numbers.
D
divided by a system of upper- and lowercase letters.
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What should a writer focus on while editing an argumentative essay? Choose three answers.

A
grammar
B
punctuation
C
the outline
D
spelling
E
the viewpoint
F
the topic
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Which are parts of an effective argument? Choose three answers.

A
a claim
B
unreliable sources
C
evidence
D
biased opinions
E
a counterclaim
F
a bibliography
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The flow chart shows some of the steps in an argumentative essay.The flow chart shows how an argumentative essay should be

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organized.
B
revised.
C
researched.
D
introduced.
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The body paragraphs of an argumentative essay should include

A
a brief introduction, counterarguments, and a summary of the overall claim.
B
a strong reason, counterarguments, and a concluding statement that supports the claim.
C
a strong claim, counterarguments, and a transition to the final conclusion.
D
supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a bibliography that lists all research sources used.
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Which best supports the claim that capitalism provides more benefits for individuals than socialism?

A
a graph showing that people in capitalist societies tend to create more wealth
B
a graph showing that people in capitalist societies work longer hours
C
a primary source that describes how capitalism creates wealth for corporations
D
a primary source that explains why there are more capitalist societies than socialist ones
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Read the excerpt from Teaching the Benefits of Capitalism by Roger B. Butters.The single greatest benefit that capitalism provides is that it enables human choice. Capitalism establishes a social contract that makes it possible for individuals to exercise their franchise and free agency . . . It creates the necessary conditions for people to escape poverty and create wealth for themselves and for others.

A
Capitalism provides a single benefit.
B
Capitalism enables human choice.
C
Capitalism establishes a contract.
D
Capitalism creates necessary conditions.
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What is the last step in writing an argumentative essay?

A
outlining
B
drafting
C
revising
D
researching
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During the revision phase of an argumentative essay, a writer should focus on

A
voice, tone, and word choice.
B
opinions, evidence, and claims.
C
topic, viewpoint, and word choice.
D
reasons, evidence, and counterclaims.
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An outline for an argumentative essay about capitalism and socialism

A
cites primary sources.
B
explains the essay’s structure.
C
chooses evidence to support a claim.
D
chooses evidence to support a counterclaim.
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The first step in creating an argumentative essay is

A
developing an opinion.
B
finding evidence.
C
forming a claim.
D
choosing evidence.
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A
organization
B
opinions
C
evidence
D
reasons
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After presenting a reason and evidence in an argumentative essay, a writer should present

A
the conclusion.
B
a counterclaim.
C
an additional reason.
D
additional evidence.
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A strong outline for an argumentative essay should include

A
educated opinions to provide the argument.
B
evidence to support a claim.
C
only the introduction and conclusion.
D
every detail that will be in the essay.
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When revising the voice in an argumentative essay, a writer should make sure it is

A
informational.
B
persuasive.
C
informal.
D
relevant
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A
reason
B
thesis
C
viewpoint
D
counterclaim
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A
summarize
B
argue against
C
introduce
D
collect evidence for
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Read the prompt for an argumentative essay.Discuss the benefits and problems of capitalism and socialism, and evaluate which system provides the greater overall benefit to society.

A
explain why the problems of capitalism outweigh the benefits of socialism
B
establish positions on capitalism and socialism using reasons and evidence
C
explain why the problems of socialism outweigh the benefits of capitalism
D
persuade readers to learn more about the benefits of capitalism or socialism
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Read the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay.National parks are totally important in the economy. Each park creates opportunities for tourism. Millions of visitors travel to national parks. For example, almost 3.5 million visitors went to Yellowstone Park in Wyoming in 2012. These visitors need tons of services, which creates job opportunities for local residents. So, it’s obvious that national parks play an important role in the economy.

A
The writer could make the tone more academic.
B
The writer could make the tone more informal.
C
The writer could change viewpoints on the topic.
D
The writer could include more transitions.

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