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Humanities Language Studies Topic started by: Lasko on Feb 25, 2018



Title: The three most common purposes an author uses when writing are to inform, to entertain and to
Post by: Lasko on Feb 25, 2018
The three most common purposes an author uses when writing are to inform, to entertain and to
 
  A. explain.
 
  B. educate.
  C. persuade.
 
  B. Read the following sentences and choose the tone of voice the author uses.



Ques. 2

Which of the following statements is not an opinion?
 
  A. Soccer is the most boring professional sport to watch.
 
  B. Pro baseball has more spectators than pro football.
  C. It's a fact that rugby is the most exciting game to play.



Ques. 3

Which of the following would not be an argument?
 
  A. You should watch the news on Channel 4 because it gives the best coverage.
 
  B. People should not own rottweiler dogs because they are vicious.
  C. The race car did 40 laps before a tire blew, and it had to forfeit the race.



Ques. 4

In reading comprehension, it is better not to
 
  A. recognize your own biases.
 
  B. let your own biases interfere.
  C. recognize the author's biases.



Ques. 5

When the main idea is directly stated at the beginning of a passage, the student
 
  A. does not need to read for the details.
 
  B. is briefed on the three-step method.
  C. knows what to expect from the passage.



Ques. 6

A transitional word/phrase that does not indicate time order is
 
  A. December 21, 1951.
 
  B. afterward.
  C. for example.


Title: The three most common purposes an author uses when writing are to inform, to entertain and to
Post by: jekoof on Feb 25, 2018
(Answer to Q. 1)  C

(Answer to Q. 2)  B

(Answer to Q. 3)  C

(Answer to Q. 4)  B

(Answer to Q. 5)  C

(Answer to Q. 6)  C


Title: The three most common purposes an author uses when writing are to inform, to entertain and to
Post by: Lasko on Feb 25, 2018
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