Directions: Read this students concern, and then answer the question that follows.

Im writing an essay for my history class. Which of these sentences uses a voice thats appropriate for a history essay?

Which sentence uses a grammatical voice that is appropriate for the writing situation?

A. Many duels were foughtand some opponents were even killedby President Andrew Jackson.

B. President Andrew Jackson fought many duelsand even killed some of his opponents.

Directions: The following paragraph is part of an academic essay. Read the paragraph, and then answer the question that follows.

Can Murder Be Justified? The Ethics of Mystery and Crime Fiction

Mystery and crime novels present a range of ideas about the meaning of justice. In books by famed British writer Agatha Christie, for example, the murderer never gets away with the crime. He or she is always adequately punished, which suggests that murder is never profitable or justifiablenot under any circumstances. However, in books by contemporary author John Dickson Carr, someone does occasionally get away with murderespecially when the victim was notably evil. . . .

What about this paragraph makes it an effective piece of academic writing? Check all that apply.

It argues without using evidence.

It avoids using the word I.

It tries to draw connections between ideas.

The writer sounds overcome with emotion.

Its tone is lighthearted and funny.

It stays focused on the main point.