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1
Pedro has written a weak thesis statement for his paper. Which of the following can replace sentence 2 and serve as a more effective thesis for this paper?
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A
Australians are generally known for their willingness to embark on daring adventures, and young Australians are no exception.
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B
Although only sixteen years of age, Jessica made this incredible journey completely unassisted, armed with only her personal skill and knowledge.
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C
Because of its obvious challenges and dangers, such a trip is not often taken by someone only sixteen years old, as Jessica was.
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D
She may not have done so if not for her very unusual upbringing.
2
Which of these ideas could best follow and support sentence 6?
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F
Her parents supported her decision to train, and they shared their vast knowledge of sailing with her whenever they could.
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G
She worked very hard, but her love of sailing sustained her through her lessons and certification tests.
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H
She completed a combined 12,000 miles in coastal and ocean sailing miles, along with earning a multitude of certifications in everything from diesel engines to first aid.
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J
She loved the feeling of the wind rushing against her face as she sailed her boat into the open sea.
3
Pedro needs a better transition from the third paragraph (sentences 7–9) to the fourth paragraph (sentences 10–11). Which of the following can be added to the beginning of the fourth paragraph, just before sentence 10, to strengthen this transition?
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A
The young sailor had a wonderful adventure.
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B
The trip had its wonderful moments, too.
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C
She survived these challenges, however.
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D
Jessica enjoyed her time alone.
4
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 13 to improve cohesion?
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F
She came home a national hero, welcomed by the prime minister of Australia along with her family and friends.
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G
Coming home a national hero, Jessica saw the prime minister of Australia; she saw her family and friends, too.
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H
She came home a national hero, but the prime minister of Australia welcomed her, and her family and friends, too.
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J
Coming home, Jessica was a national hero, welcomed by the prime minister, and welcomed by her family and friends.
5
Pedro is missing a conclusion at the end of his paper. Which of the following can be added after sentence 14 to effectively conclude his ideas?
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A
She is one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious award.
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B
Many other young Australians have also received this award for their bravery and courage.
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C
Her unconventional upbringing and early sailing experiences helped lead her to her success.
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D
Her example lives on in the hearts and minds of young sailors around the world.
6
What change should be made in sentence 2?
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F
Delete the comma after man
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G
Insert a comma after wanderlust
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H
Change trekked to treks
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J
Change Gulf to gulf
7
What change is needed in sentence 6?
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A
Delete the comma after resources
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B
Change environmental to enviremental
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C
Change effectively to effective
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D
Insert a comma after connection
8
What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 13?
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F
Change national parks to National Parks
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G
Insert a comma after others
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H
Change the colon to a semicolon
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J
No change is needed
9
What is the correct way to write sentence 15?
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A
Because of John Muir’s long-range vision of conservation generations of people will be able to enjoy and appreciate the wilderness.
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B
Because of John Muir’s long-range vision of conservation, generations of people will be able to enjoy, and appreciate the wilderness.
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C
Because of John Muir’s long-range, vision of conservation, generations of people will be able to enjoy and appreciate the wilderness.
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D
Because of John Muir’s long-range vision of conservation, generations of people will be able to enjoy and appreciate the wilderness
