CAEC Extended Response and Informational Writing

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an informational essay on the CAEC Extended Response section?

Accepted Answer

To explain or inform the reader about a specific topic using facts

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To entertain the reader with a fictional story

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To persuade the reader to adopt a particular opinion

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To describe the writer's personal feelings about a subject

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the structure of a well-organized extended response?

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An introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

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A single long paragraph with all ideas combined

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A list of bullet points summarizing key facts

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Two paragraphs: one for each side of an argument

Question 3

In an extended response, what role does a thesis statement play?

Accepted Answer

It states the writer's main point or controlling idea

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It provides background history on the topic

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It lists all the evidence the writer will use

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It summarizes what the conclusion will say

Question 4

Which transition word would best connect two contrasting ideas in an extended response?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Similarly

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Therefore

Question 5

When writing an extended response on the CAEC, which approach to evidence is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Providing relevant examples and explaining how they support the main idea

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Citing only personal anecdotes without connecting them to the topic

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Listing as many facts as possible without analysis

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Using evidence only in the introduction

Question 6

What is the function of a concluding paragraph in an extended response?

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To restate the thesis and summarize key points without adding new information

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To introduce new arguments not covered in the body

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To list all sources used in the essay

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To ask the reader a question for further thought