In expository paragraphs, details often support the main idea by
a. giving examples.
b. providing evidence.
c. explaining reasons or causes.
d. all of the above.
d
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Dorian and Linda are discussing Professor X whom they have for Philosophy 101 . Both agree that Professor X knows the subject matter and gives reasonable assignments. However, Linda says, "She's not a good professor, though, because she dresses as if she is in the 70s, and she has absolutely no sense of humor." Linda is guilty of what type of fallacy?
a. hasty generalization b. ad hominem c. slippery slope d. false cause
Listen to the passages and choose the appropriate answers.
Why doesn’t the man want to have Sichuan food?
a. He doesn’t like it. b. It's a little expensive. c. His girlfriend doesn’t like spicy food.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verbs.
Me gusta que __________________ (tú: ir) al cine conmigo.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Studies show that drinking by college students negatively affects their academic performance. 2. Colleges and universities are not overly concerned with alcohol consumption by students. 3. Sending electronic 21st birthday messages about the negative impact of drinking has had no effect on students’ consumption on their 21st birthdays. 4. Colleges and universities are using technology to reach students in attempt to change their drinking behaviors. 5. Students often inaccurately perceive that their peers are drinking more than they actually do.