NYS English Regents Review

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What is the required number of paragraphs to write in Part 3 (Text Analysis) of the NYS English Regents exam?

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3

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What should you do when answering the multiple choice section of the Regents exam?

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Go back and underline any lines mentioned in the question, read above and below the lines mentioned in the question, and use process of elimination to cross out choices that do not work.

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How many multiple choice questions are on the NYS English Regents exam?

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24

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How many texts will you read and answer questions for in Part 1 Multiple Choice section of the Regents?

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3

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Is it acceptable to only address the counterclaim without providing a refute for it?

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False

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What is the purpose of Part 3 (Text Analysis) in the NYS English Regents exam?

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To analyze and interpret a given text, demonstrating understanding of its themes, structure, and language.

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What strategies can help improve performance on the multiple choice section of the Regents exam?

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Read the questions carefully, eliminate obviously wrong answers, and refer back to the text for evidence.

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What types of texts are typically included in the NYS English Regents exam?

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Literary texts, informational texts, and poetry.

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What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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A counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the main claim.

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Why is it important to provide a refute for a counterclaim?

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To strengthen your argument by addressing and disproving opposing viewpoints.