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What is the main purpose of the given text?
What is the main purpose of the given text?
- To provide background information about the topic
- To describe the ubiquity of technology in our daily lives
- To conclude with a restatement of the main argument
- To present a strong argument and support it with evidence (correct)
What does the text suggest about the role of science in our lives?
What does the text suggest about the role of science in our lives?
- Science is woven into the fabric of our day-to-day activities
- Science is used to gauge problems and find solutions to global challenges
- Science has improved the quality of our lives through medical advancements
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?
What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?
- To provide additional background information
- To restate the main argument of the text (correct)
- To introduce a new argument
- To summarize the key points made throughout the text
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global challenge that science can help address?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global challenge that science can help address?
What is the function of the cohesive devices (e.g., 'when', 'and', 'we') used in the text?
What is the function of the cohesive devices (e.g., 'when', 'and', 'we') used in the text?
How does the text compare and contrast the role of science in our daily lives and in addressing global challenges?
How does the text compare and contrast the role of science in our daily lives and in addressing global challenges?
What is the purpose of a compare-and-contrast essay?
What is the purpose of a compare-and-contrast essay?
Which type of writing discusses elements that are similar?
Which type of writing discusses elements that are similar?
What type of essay does not aim to simply state the obvious?
What type of essay does not aim to simply state the obvious?
Which signal words are used to express an effect?
Which signal words are used to express an effect?
In contrast writing, what do you discuss?
In contrast writing, what do you discuss?
Which phrase is commonly used in persuasive writing to convince others?
Which phrase is commonly used in persuasive writing to convince others?
Which of the following transitional devices is used to introduce examples in a problem-solution text?
Which of the following transitional devices is used to introduce examples in a problem-solution text?
What is the purpose of using transitional devices in the middle section or body of a problem-solution text?
What is the purpose of using transitional devices in the middle section or body of a problem-solution text?
Which of the following is NOT a typical transitional device used in the conclusion of a problem-solution text?
Which of the following is NOT a typical transitional device used in the conclusion of a problem-solution text?
In a persuasive text, what should a writer do first?
In a persuasive text, what should a writer do first?
Which of the following is an example of a persuasive text form?
Which of the following is an example of a persuasive text form?
What is the purpose of using cohesive devices in a problem-solution text?
What is the purpose of using cohesive devices in a problem-solution text?
