Writing Skills

Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative writing piece?

• To show that the writer has considered different perspectives and strengthen the overall argument.

• To avoid addressing different perspectives

• To make the argument weaker

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is an example of citing evidence in informational writing?

• "I think..."

• "According to the text..."

• "In my opinion..."

• "I believe..."

What is the primary purpose of organizing information in informational writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing more interesting

• To present ideas clearly and logically

• To fill more pages

Which of the following transitional words would best be used to show contrast?

• Furthermore

• Similarly

• However

• In addition

In the RACE writing strategy, what does the A stand for?

• Argue

• Answer

• Analyze

• Assert

When restating a question in your answer, why is it important?

• To make the answer longer

• To ensure the reader knows what question is being answered

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To change the original question

What does the C in the RACE writing strategy stand for?

• Conclude

• Cite

• Compare

• Contrast

Which of the following is an effective way to organize information in a piece of informational writing?

• Randomly

• Chronologically

• By color

• By the author's preference

Which transitional word would best be used to add information?

• Therefore

• In addition

• On the other hand

• Despite

In the RACE writing strategy, what does the E stand for?

• Explain

• Examine

• Elaborate

• Evaluate