1. Marijuana
is
(are/is) not as placid as everyone thinks. 2. In fact, the use of marijuana regularly can actually
have
(had/have/had) negative effects
of
(of/on/in/for) both a physical and psychological nature. 3.
Therefore
, (In fact/Therefore/In addition) this article will demonstrate
the
(a/the/an/-) unfortunate truth that long-term use of marijuana can lead
to
(to/at/on/in) dangerous consequences.
3 points
QUESTION 2
Which sentence in the introduction is the roadmap?
1
2
4
3
0.5 points
QUESTION 3
Which sentence in the introduction is the background information?
2
1
4
3
0.5 points
QUESTION 4
Which sentence in the introduction is the thesis statement?
4
3
1
2
0.5 points
QUESTION 5
What are the supporting ideas of the article (shown in the roadmap)? (Choose all the answers that apply)
Marijuana can cause physical advantages.
Marijuana can cause psychological problems.
Marijuana can cause physical problems.
Marijuana is placid.
Marijuana is not placid.
Marijuana has negative consequences.
Marijuana can cause psychological advantages.
1 points
QUESTION 6
What is the main idea of the entire article? (Choose all the answers that apply)
Marijuana can cause physical problems.
Marijuana can cause psychological advantages.
Marijuana can cause physical advantages.
Marijuana can cause psychological problems.
Marijuana is placid.
Marijuana is not placid.
Marijuana has negative consequences.
0.5 points
QUESTION 7
The two ideas mentioned in the roadmap, will eventually become
Body paragraphs
Introduction
Conclusion
They will not be in the article
0.5 points
QUESTION 8
Where else in the article will you see the thesis statement and roadmap?
It will not be repeated
Conclusion
Body paragraph 2
Body paragraph 1
Body paragraph 3
0.5 points
QUESTION 9
What would be a good word to replace placid?
Mild
Happy
Exciting
Fragile
0.5 points
QUESTION 10
Read body paragraph 2. Choose the word in brackets which fits best.
4.
, (Firstly/Secondly/In addition/Thus) marijuana has been proven to
(being/be/been) responsible for
(a/an/the/-) number of
(a/an/the/-) physical defects. 5. Most young people today
(is/are) likely
(to/of/for/on/in) come across a joint being passed around at some point and more than half will accept a drag of what many consider to be a harmless substance. 6.
, (However/Therefore/In addition/Also) although occasional use of the good old weed is probably no cause
(of/for/on/in) concern, consistent long-term use
(has/have/had) been known to cause physical problems such as “impotence and erectile dysfunction, raised testosterone levels
(on/in/about/to) women and
(a/an/the/-) impaired immune system” (Els, 2016: 17). 7. On a greater level, life-threatening diseases associated
(on/about/with/to) marijuana use are lung cancer, emphysema, heart attack and brain damage. 8.
, (However/Hence/Also/Additionally/In conclusion) contrary to popular belief, marijuana can
(causes/cause/causing) a number of physical problems.
7 points
QUESTION 11
Sentences which are supporting sentences are … (Choose all the answers that apply)
4
5
6
7
8
1.5 points
QUESTION 12
Which sentence is the topic sentence? (Choose all the answers that apply)
8
7
6
5
4
0.5 points
QUESTION 13
Choose all the answers that apply: The topic sentence contains
A brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about
A brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about
The arguments, examples and support for each paragraph
Supporting ideas for each paragraph
Main ideas for each paragraph
0.5 points
QUESTION 14
Choose all the answers that apply: The concluding sentence contains
A brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about
A brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about
The arguments, examples and support for each paragraph
Supporting ideas for each paragraph
Main ideas for each paragraph
0.5 points
QUESTION 15
Choose all the answers that apply: Supporting sentences contain
A brief sentence which sums up what the paragraph was about
A brief introductory sentence of what the paragraph will be about
The arguments, examples and support for each paragraph
Supporting ideas for each paragraph
Main ideas for each paragraph
1 answer
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