Question 1

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Question 2
A) Which is typically found in an argument written with a formal style? (1 point)
the personal pronouns I and we
personal anecdotes and humor
an objective and neutral tone
contractions such as aren’t
A) Which type of writing is best suited for the use of a formal style and objective tone? (1 point)
personal blog
academic textbook
humor magazine
motivational speech

Question 3
Question 4
A) Which elements are important to consider when establishing a formal style in an
argumentative text? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
evidence
content
syntax
organization
vocabulary
Claim 1: If you have ever eaten anything that has
grown in the ground, you’ve almost certainly eaten
genetically modified organisms. Genetic
engineering has been integral to the human diet
for thousands of years, and it’s given us a wider
and better variety of foods. Adapting this
technology on a wider scale will allow that very
positive trend to continue.
Claim 2: Over 2,000 scientific studies performed
worldwide have shown that genetically modified
crops are safe and that they have the potential to
enrich the human diet nutritionally, lower the price
of food, and end food insecurity in a world where
the growing population continues to place a strain
on resources.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Compare the two claims above. How do
these claims differ from one another?
(1 point)
Claim 1 takes an affirmative position
toward genetically modified foods, while
Claim 2 takes a negative position.
Claim 1 establishes an informal,
conversational style through the use of
contractions and point of view.
Claim 1 establishes a formal, academic
style through the use of complex syntax
and advanced vocabulary.
Claim 1 relies solely on anecdotal
evidence, while Claim 2 uses a wider
range of supporting evidence.

Question 5
Claim 1: Scientific studies have shown that
genetic engineering poses a grave risk to a plant’s
genetic integrity. When this integrity is disturbed,
the outcome is unpredictable. Dormant toxin levels
can be activated in the plant, resulting in
permanent damage to entire crops. This
phenomenon occurred in StarLink corn, a product
engineered to resist pests and that triggered lifethreatening reactions in humans who consumed it.
Claim 2: Childhood blindness is a huge problem in
developing countries. Nutritional deficiencies are
usually to blame. That’s bad—horrible, in fact—but
it can be avoided. Researchers have developed a
variety of rice known as Golden Rice, which
produces high levels of beta carotene. Beta
carotene’s a godsend when it comes to this terrible
problem, a thing of the past.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Compare the two claims above. How does
the first claim establish a formal style when
compared to the second claim?
(1 point)
by using a third-person perspective
by including real-world examples
by using complex vocabulary
by including complex syntax

Answer 1

Question 1
A) Which is typically found in an argument written with a formal style?
Answer: an objective and neutral tone

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Question 2
A) Which type of writing is best suited for the use of a formal style and objective tone?
Answer: academic textbook

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Question 3
A) Which elements are important to consider when establishing a formal style in an argumentative text? Select the two correct answers.
Answer: evidence, vocabulary

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Question 4
A) Use the passage to answer the question.
Compare the two claims above. How do these claims differ from one another?
Answer: Claim 1 relies solely on anecdotal evidence, while Claim 2 uses a wider range of supporting evidence.

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Question 5
A) Use the passage to answer the question.
Compare the two claims above. How does the first claim establish a formal style when compared to the second claim?
Answer: by using complex vocabulary