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What is the main point of the passage?
What is the main point of the passage?
- Originality in writing comes from choosing a subject that has never been used before.
- The subject of a paper is not as important as what you do with it. (correct)
- Choosing a subject for a paper requires indecisive thinking.
- The general subject and the real subject should be distinguished when choosing a topic for a paper.
According to the passage, what should you do when you have a choice in selecting a paper topic?
According to the passage, what should you do when you have a choice in selecting a paper topic?
- Choose a subject that is unfamiliar and challenging.
- Select a subject that has never been used before.
- Pick a subject close to your interests and experience. (correct)
- Shuttle indecisively among alternatives.
What is the significance of the real subject when selecting a paper topic?
What is the significance of the real subject when selecting a paper topic?
- It broadens the general subject to include more content.
- It restricts the general subject to make it more manageable. (correct)
- It ensures that the paper will be original and unique.
- It limits the options for choosing a suitable topic.
In the context of selecting a paper topic, why does the passage mention 'no amount of thinking will give you a subject that has never been used before'?
In the context of selecting a paper topic, why does the passage mention 'no amount of thinking will give you a subject that has never been used before'?
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What does the passage suggest about the size of the subject chosen for a paper?
What does the passage suggest about the size of the subject chosen for a paper?
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What is emphasized about the generation gap example in the passage?
What is emphasized about the generation gap example in the passage?
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