Read the following part of a body paragraph about food labels. Answer the question that follows.

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Food labeling is important for those who have food allergies or sensitivity. According to the Food Safety Council, "An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an auto-immune digestive disorder, that can have serious health consequences (1). The Food and Drug Administration decided to create and regulate a gluten-free food label. Gluten can be found in commonly eaten foods like bread, cake, and pasta (Food Safety). While this label is voluntary, foods that contain the least amount of gluten specified as gluten-free by the FDA can advertise as safe for people with gluten allergies.

Where in the paragraph would the transition "as a result" be most beneficial?

Between the following sentences: Food labeling is important for those who have food allergies or sensitivity. According to the Food Safety Council, "An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an auto-immune digestive disorder, that can have serious health consequences (1).
Between the following sentences: According to the Food Safety Council, "An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an auto-immune digestive disorder, that can have serious health consequences (1). The Food and Drug Administration decided to create and regulate a gluten-free food label.
Between the following sentences: The Food and Drug Administration decided to create and regulate a gluten-free food label. Gluten can be found in commonly eaten foods like bread, cake, and pasta (Food Safety).
Between the following sentences: Gluten can be found in commonly eaten foods like bread, cake, and pasta (Food Safety). While this label is voluntary, foods that contain the least amount of gluten specified as gluten-free by the FDA can advertise as safe for people with gluten allergies.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

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A signal phrase is used to

call attention to plagiarism in an informational text
let the reader know who said or wrote what you are about to share
provide a definition for an unknown word in an expository essay
show the end of the essay's introduction and the beginning of the first body paragraph
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 MC)

Diana is writing an expository essay on food safety when baking. She located the following evidence about those at risk from eating raw or under-baked foods from the United States Government's Food Safety website:

Some groups of people have a greater chance of infection and severe illness. These groups include children younger than 5, adults aged 65 and older, and people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body's ability to fight germs and sickness.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses MLA formatting to cite her evidence?

According to the government, children younger than 5, adults aged 65 and older, and people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body's ability to fight germs and sickness are at risk.
The Food Safety Council warns that there is a population with "a greater chance of infection and severe illness," and continues to specify that younger and older people are more at risk of food poisoning due to eating raw food.
The article says that toddlers and old people are in more danger than others.
Some groups of people have a greater chance of infection and severe illness. (Article 3)
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 MC)

Which of the following is the best order for organizing a body paragraph?

Evidence from research, explanation of evidence, topic sentence
Explanation of evidence, topic sentence, evidence from research
Topic sentence, explanation of evidence, evidence from research
Topic sentence, evidence from research, explanation of evidence, elaboration
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 MC)

Which of the following is an example of effective evidence to follow a topic sentence in an expository essay about food safety while baking?

According to the U.S. Food Safety Council, "Germs are killed only when flour is baked or cooked."
My grandfather was 96 years old when he died, and he ate raw cookie dough every day.
My friend ate raw cookie dough once and was hospitalized with food poisoning for a week.
Thanks to tons of research, we know that eating raw cookie dough can be risky.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 MC)

When is the most important time to use signal words in an expository essay?

When concluding a paragraph
When introducing evidence
When hooking the reader
When writing a topic sentence
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 MC)

Read the following part of a body paragraph about pangolins. Answer the question that follows.

Pangolins, also sometimes referred to as scaly anteaters, have an effective defense mechanism. According to the World Wildlife Federation, "A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator" (1). These scales act as built-in armor and can prevent injury to the creatures. These animals, when threatened, release an odorous fluid from their tails, which will deter predators from attacking them, according to National Geographic Kids (1).

Where in the paragraph would the transition word "also" be most beneficial?

Between the following sentences: Pangolins, also sometimes referred to as scaly anteaters, have an effective defense mechanism. According to the World Wildlife Federation, "A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator" (1).
Between the following sentences: According to the World Wildlife Federation, "A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator" (1). These scales act as built-in armor and can prevent injury to the creatures.
Between the following sentences: These scales act as built-in armor and can prevent injury to the creatures. These animals, when threatened, release an odorous fluid from their tails, which will deter predators from attacking them, according to National Geographic Kids (1).
At the beginning of the paragraph to introduce the topic sentence: Pangolins, also sometimes referred to as scaly anteaters, have an effective defense mechanism.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 MC)

Diana is writing an expository essay on food safety when baking. She located this excerpt about the dangers of cookie dough from the United States Government's Food Safety website:

Flour doesn't look like a raw food, but most flour is raw. That means it hasn't been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli). These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it's still in the field or flour while it's being made.

Which of the following options paraphrases the excerpt's content?

Did you know that most flour is raw?
Flour may contain harmful germs like E. coli.
These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it's still in the field or flour while it's being made.
Flour is a raw food source, which means it may still contain dangerous germs that can make you sick when consumed. Flour can be affected by germs while it's grown or processed.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(04.04 LC)

In an academic essay, elaboration is used to

better explain and provide more detail on what has already been said
bring in another writer's voice to agree with your ideas and opinions
cite a source with the author's name and date of publication
introduce a new thought in the conclusion of an essay

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on the information you provided:

Question 4: A signal phrase is used to
let the reader know who said or wrote what you are about to share.

Question 5: Which of the following sentences correctly uses MLA formatting to cite her evidence?
The Food Safety Council warns that there is a population with "a greater chance of infection and severe illness," and continues to specify that younger and older people are more at risk of food poisoning due to eating raw food.

Question 6: Which of the following is the best order for organizing a body paragraph?
Topic sentence, evidence from research, explanation of evidence, elaboration.

Question 7: Which of the following is an example of effective evidence to follow a topic sentence in an expository essay about food safety while baking?
According to the U.S. Food Safety Council, "Germs are killed only when flour is baked or cooked."

Question 8: When is the most important time to use signal words in an expository essay?
When introducing evidence.

Question 9: Where in the paragraph would the transition word "also" be most beneficial?
Between the following sentences: These scales act as built-in armor and can prevent injury to the creatures. These animals, when threatened, release an odorous fluid from their tails, which will deter predators from attacking them, according to National Geographic Kids (1).

Question 10: Which of the following options paraphrases the excerpt's content?
Flour is a raw food source, which means it may still contain dangerous germs that can make you sick when consumed. Flour can be affected by germs while it's grown or processed.

Question 11: In an academic essay, elaboration is used to
better explain and provide more detail on what has already been said.

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