Question 1 (

The classification pattern is used to explain a topic by

Question 1 options:

	organizing it into categories or parts.
	showing how it is different from something else.
	illustrating what happens as a result of an action or event.
	telling what something is or why something happens.

Question 2 (1 point)

The three essential parts of a definition include all of the following except

Question 2 options:

	the term being defined.
	examples of the term.
	the group to which the term belongs.
	the terms distinguishing characteristics.

Question 3 (1 point)

When writing comparison and contrast paragraphs, you should

Question 3 options:

	identify the two subjects that you will compare or contrast.
	decide on your points of comparison or contrast.
	organize your points of comparison either subject-by-subject or point-by-point.
	do all of the above.

Question 4 (1 point)

In the sentence, "The softball team's poor record of 0-10 was due to weak pitching, multiple errors, and sloppy base running," the effect is

Question 4 options:

	weak pitching.
	multiple errors.
	sloppy base running.
	a poor record.

Question 5 (1 point)

Common transitions for comparison and contrast include all of the following except

Question 5 options:

	similarly.
	on the other hand.
	as well as.
	as a result.

Question 6 (1 point)

A writer who organizes details in a cause and effect paragraph by dividing the topic into parts is using

Question 6 options:

	a chronological organization.
	an order-of-importance organization.
	a spatial arrangement.
	a categorical arrangement.

Question 7 (1 point)

My experience as a camp counselor has taught me that there are several different types of children

Question 7 options:

	comparison
	classification
	cause and effect
	definition

Question 8 (1 point)

Overcrowded classrooms can result in behavior problems among students, burnout among teachers, and a substandard learning environment.

Question 8 options:

	definition
	classification
	cause and effect
	contrast

Question 9 (1 point)

The neighboring countries of Tibet and Bhutan share many cultural attributes.

Question 9 options:

	definition
	classification
	cause and effect
	comparison

Question 10

Bas-relief is a type of sculpture that projects slightly from a flat background surface.

Question 10 options:

	definition
	classification
	cause and effect