The author wants to revise the essay by adding evidence from personal experience. Which of the following would provide relevant evidence to the essay if it were added after sentence 13?
A One time in class, we were discussing whether students should be able to take some courses on a pass-fail basis. My sister in college takes a course pass-fail. She says that the professor is very good, and she likes the other students in the class.
B One time in class, we were discussing whether students should be able to take some courses on a pass-fail basis. I was originally against this, but other students commented on how it would get people used to the idea of learning for its own sake rather than for a grade. I changed my mind.
C One time in class, we were discussing whether students should be able to take some courses on a pass-fail basis. I was originally against this, and so were most of my friends. I don’t see why students would really try if all they had to do was pass.
D One time in class, we were discussing whether students should be able to take some courses on a pass-fail basis. Mr. Roberts was trying to get people to see all sides of this issue and to be open to all the possibilities. Really he is against it. It was pretty easy to see that he thought it was a bad idea.
The author wants to make clear that his comment in sentences 21–23 is relevant evidence. Which of the following statements could be added after sentence 23 to connect sentences 21–23 to the thesis that people should be encouraged to change their minds?
A Mr. Roberts is the person I would look to for ideas about this.
B She loves her parents and her grandparents, and sometimes that’s more important than being for or against an issue.
C She won’t be accused of flip-flopping, but she could be accused of petrified thought.
D Sometimes I think it’s good to end a discussion like this. Otherwise we end up overanalyzing it.
The author wants to revise the essay by adding some details after sentence 24. Which of the following would be the best addition to this passage?
A People often want us to petrify our thoughts: “I thought you were going to get that job.” “I figured you would win both of your matches.” “I expected you to get an A on that test.”
B People often want us to petrify our thoughts: “I have always loved dogs.” “I don’t like cats.” “I can’t understand people who like fish.”
C People often want us to petrify our thoughts: “Please, close the door.” “Don’t leave trash on the floor.” “Be quiet while other people are studying.”
D People often want us to petrify our thoughts: “I thought you were against giving money to panhandlers.” “I thought you supported the ‘No Kill’ animal shelter.” “I thought you said you opposed raising taxes.”
All complete. Great job!
