Expression of Ideas Flashcards
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A student is writing a paragraph about the decline of bee populations. The student wants to add a sentence that introduces a specific cause of this decline. Which of the following best fulfills this purpose?
Answer: Researchers have identified pesticide exposure as a primary factor contributing to colony collapse disorder.
Option B directly introduces a specific cause (pesticide exposure and colony collapse disorder), which is exactly what the student needs.
A student writes: 'The ancient ruins were very old and dated back to antiquity.' Which revision most effectively eliminates the redundancy in this sentence?
Answer: The ruins dated back to antiquity.
"Ancient," "very old," and "antiquity" all convey the same meaning, so the most concise revision retains only one of these ideas.
Which of the following transition words most effectively introduces a contrasting idea?
Answer: Nevertheless
"Nevertheless" signals that the following idea qualifies or contradicts what was previously stated, making it the correct contrast transition.
A student is writing about the importance of sleep and wants the next sentence to describe consequences of sleep deprivation. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?
Answer: Chronic sleep deprivation impairs cognitive function, weakens immune response, and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Only option C lists specific negative outcomes (impaired cognition, weakened immunity, cardiovascular risk) that directly result from sleep deprivation.
A student is writing a persuasive essay arguing that public libraries should receive increased funding. Which sentence provides the most relevant supporting evidence?
Answer: Studies show that communities with well-funded libraries have higher literacy rates and stronger economic development.
Option B directly supports the funding argument by connecting well-funded libraries to measurable community benefits like literacy and economic growth.
A writer uses the phrase "in addition" to connect two sentences. What relationship does this transition establish between the two ideas?
Answer: The second idea supplements or adds to the first.
"In addition" is an additive transition that signals supplementary information supporting or expanding on the previous idea.
A student writes: 'The experiment was conducted carefully. The experiment was done with precision and care.' Which revision most effectively combines these sentences to eliminate redundancy?
Answer: The experiment was conducted carefully and precisely.
Option C combines both key ideas (careful + precise) into one concise sentence without restating either concept.