Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (04.06 MC) Rory is writing an introduction paragraph for an argumentative essay about the treatment of egg-laying chickens. Which of the following is an effective claim? Chickens raised for eggs should be allowed to roam free. I like knowing that chickens are descended from dinosaurs, and that their egg colors are based on genetics and feather colors. It's important to note that chickens have great memories, dream when they sleep, and can recognize over 100 faces. We should respect chickens because they can communicate with other chickens through over 30 different sounds, including purring when they're happy. Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (04.06 MC) Complete the thought to create a sentence with no misplaced or dangling modifiers. Falling from the sky all afternoon, the rain kept the townsfolk off the streets. the sound of the rain kept a steady beat. the street was soon filled with puddles of water. the townsfolk found ways to avoid the rain. Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (04.06 MC) Victoria is writing an introduction paragraph for an argumentative essay about Elvis Presley. Which of the following is an ineffective hook? According to John Lennon, "Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis. Without Elvis, there would be no Beatles." Have you ever heard of Elvis Presley? He was known as "The King of Rock & Roll." A brilliant musician, a generous philanthropist, and a talented actor, was there anything Elvis Presley could not do? A young woman waits outside of Graceland, often referred to as "America's Rock & Roll White House," hoping to catch a glimpse of The King—the one and only Elvis Presley. Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (04.06 MC) Colton is writing an argumentative essay about funding libraries. Which of the following is an effective introduction paragraph? According to Albert Einstein, "The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." Libraries really help a lot of people in a
