TSI - Texas Success Initiative Essay and Sentence Revision Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which revision best improves the clarity of this sentence: "The report it was written by the committee last Tuesday."

Accepted Answer

The committee wrote the report last Tuesday.

Answer

The report, it was written last Tuesday by the committee.

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Last Tuesday, the report it was written by the committee.

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Written last Tuesday, the report by the committee.

Question 2

A student wants to strengthen the thesis of an essay arguing for stricter texting-while-driving laws. Which thesis is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Stricter texting-while-driving laws are necessary because distracted driving causes thousands of preventable deaths each year.

Answer

Texting while driving is dangerous and people should stop doing it.

Answer

Many people text while driving even though it is illegal in some states.

Answer

There are several reasons why texting and driving is a problem in the United States.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the most appropriate transition to show contrast?

Accepted Answer

The weather forecast predicted rain; however, the skies remained clear all day.

Answer

The weather forecast predicted rain; therefore, the skies remained clear all day.

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The weather forecast predicted rain; in addition, the skies remained clear all day.

Answer

The weather forecast predicted rain; similarly, the skies remained clear all day.

Question 4

Which revision best corrects the dangling modifier: "Running through the park, the trees looked beautiful."

Accepted Answer

Running through the park, she noticed the trees looked beautiful.

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The trees looked beautiful, running through the park.

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Running through the park and the trees looked beautiful.

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While running through the park, beautiful trees were noticed.

Question 5

In an argumentative essay, where should the counterargument typically be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Before the conclusion, after presenting the main arguments

Answer

In the introduction only

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Only in the thesis statement

Answer

It should never be mentioned in a persuasive essay

Question 6

Which sentence is written in parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She enjoys hiking, swimming, and cycling.

Answer

She enjoys hiking, to swim, and cycling.

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She enjoys to hike, swimming, and to cycle.

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She enjoys hike, swimming, and to cycle.