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What is the main reason to completely ban cell phone use for drivers?

It would reduce the number of accidents caused by distracted driving. (correct)
It would ensure that drivers are always focused on the road ahead.
It would prevent drivers from sending or receiving text messages.
It would discourage young drivers from using their cell phones while driving.

Which of the following best supports the argument for a complete cell phone ban while driving?

Most drivers admit to using their cell phones while driving.
Drivers are unable to pay full attention to more than one task at a time. (correct)
Placing a call or queuing up a song on a phone requires attention.
Texting is more dangerous than other forms of cell phone use.

According to the outline, which of the following would be discussed in the second body paragraph?

The effects of brief cell phone use on driver attention.
The potential consequences of a complete cell phone ban.
The reasons why a complete ban is better than a texting-only ban.
The impact of cell phone bans on reducing accidents and saving lives. (correct)

Which of the following statements is not supported by the information in the text?

Texting is the only form of cell phone use that poses a danger to drivers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the outline, what would be the main purpose of the fourth body paragraph?

To explain why a complete ban is better than a partial ban. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended order in which to write the different sections of an academic essay?

Write the body paragraphs first, then the introduction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

To summarize the main point of the paragraph. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'unified'?

All sentences in the paragraph stick to the main point. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'coherent'?

The paragraph flows logically from the previous one. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

To transition to the next paragraph. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why a complete ban on cell phone use for drivers would be beneficial?

It would save lives by decreasing distractions on the road. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about a driver's ability to pay attention to more than one thing at a time?

Drivers cannot pay full attention to more than one thing at a time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following details did the text state about the relationship between cell phone use and traffic accidents?

Many traffic accidents have occurred in the few seconds that drivers have diverted their attention to their cell phones. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the last sentence of the first body paragraph?

To provide a transition to the next paragraph. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

To provide a transition to the next paragraph (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'unified'?

All sentences in the paragraph are focused on the same main point (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, when is the best time to write the introduction paragraph of an academic essay?

After writing the body paragraphs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

To introduce a new point that will be developed in the paragraph (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'coherent'?

The paragraph has a clear and logical flow of ideas (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the transitional sentence at the end of the first body paragraph?

To smoothly connect the idea in the first paragraph to the next paragraph (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the development of the first body paragraph?

Incorporating counterarguments to present a balanced perspective (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements about the third sentence of the first body paragraph is true?

It provides a specific example to support the topic sentence (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements about the development of the first body paragraph is NOT true?

It incorporates counterarguments to provide a balanced perspective (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the role of the sixth sentence in the first body paragraph?

It follows logically from the previous sentences to further develop the main point (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the outline, what is the primary purpose of the first body paragraph?

To explain how a complete ban would reduce distracted driving (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which detail from the outline best supports the claim that any cell phone use is distracting for drivers?

Research has shown that people cannot pay full attention to more than one thing at a time. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the outline, which of the following statements is likely to be included in the essay's conclusion?

A complete cell phone ban sends a clear message that no distractions are acceptable. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the main argument presented in the outline?

All cell phone use should be banned for drivers to prevent accidents caused by distracted driving. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following potential counterarguments is NOT directly addressed in the outline?

Hands-free phone use is safer than handheld use. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main reason to completely ban cell phone use for drivers?

Which of the following best supports the argument for a complete cell phone ban while driving?

According to the outline, which of the following would be discussed in the second body paragraph?

Which of the following statements is not supported by the information in the text?

Based on the outline, what would be the main purpose of the fourth body paragraph?

What is the recommended order in which to write the different sections of an academic essay?

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'unified'?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'coherent'?

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

What is the main reason why a complete ban on cell phone use for drivers would be beneficial?

What does the text suggest about a driver's ability to pay attention to more than one thing at a time?

Which of the following details did the text state about the relationship between cell phone use and traffic accidents?

What is the purpose of the last sentence of the first body paragraph?

What is the primary purpose of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'unified'?

According to the passage, when is the best time to write the introduction paragraph of an academic essay?

What is the primary purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'coherent'?

According to the passage, which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the transitional sentence at the end of the first body paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the development of the first body paragraph?

According to the passage, which of the following statements about the third sentence of the first body paragraph is true?

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements about the development of the first body paragraph is NOT true?

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the role of the sixth sentence in the first body paragraph?

According to the outline, what is the primary purpose of the first body paragraph?

Which detail from the outline best supports the claim that any cell phone use is distracting for drivers?

Based on the information in the outline, which of the following statements is likely to be included in the essay's conclusion?

Which statement best summarizes the main argument presented in the outline?

Which of the following potential counterarguments is NOT directly addressed in the outline?

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Questions and Answers

What is the main reason to completely ban cell phone use for drivers?

Which of the following best supports the argument for a complete cell phone ban while driving?

According to the outline, which of the following would be discussed in the second body paragraph?

Which of the following statements is not supported by the information in the text?

Based on the outline, what would be the main purpose of the fourth body paragraph?

What is the recommended order in which to write the different sections of an academic essay?

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'unified'?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'coherent'?

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

What is the main reason why a complete ban on cell phone use for drivers would be beneficial?

What does the text suggest about a driver's ability to pay attention to more than one thing at a time?

Which of the following details did the text state about the relationship between cell phone use and traffic accidents?

What is the purpose of the last sentence of the first body paragraph?

What is the primary purpose of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'unified'?

According to the passage, when is the best time to write the introduction paragraph of an academic essay?

What is the primary purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

What does it mean for a body paragraph to be 'coherent'?

According to the passage, which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the transitional sentence at the end of the first body paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the development of the first body paragraph?

According to the passage, which of the following statements about the third sentence of the first body paragraph is true?

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements about the development of the first body paragraph is NOT true?

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the role of the sixth sentence in the first body paragraph?

According to the outline, what is the primary purpose of the first body paragraph?

Which detail from the outline best supports the claim that any cell phone use is distracting for drivers?

Based on the information in the outline, which of the following statements is likely to be included in the essay's conclusion?

Which statement best summarizes the main argument presented in the outline?

Which of the following potential counterarguments is NOT directly addressed in the outline?

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