A paragraph has this topic sentence: "Social networking sites have as many supporters as detractors." The detail that would not belong in this paragraph is:
a. For many high school students, social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace are essential for keeping in touch with friends.
b. A weak economy has resulted in intense competition among teenagers trying to find summer jobs.
c. Some teachers recommend the use of social networking sites as a way to form study groups without leaving home.
d. Negative aspects of social networking sites have been highlighted in cases involving cyberbullying and online predators.
b
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Enestemomento…. Describe what the following people are doing at this moment. Complete the sentences with the present progressive form of the verb in parentheses. Follow the model.
MODELO Miguel está bañándose(bañarse). 1. Luisa _________________ (llamar) a su mamá por teléfono. 2. Tú ________________(divertirse) en la fiesta de cumpleaños de tu mejor amiga. 3. Yo ________________(ver) la televisión con mis hermanos. 4. Marta y Mario _________________ (dormir) porque están cansados. 5. Estela y Enrique __________________(despedirse) de sus amigos. 6. Nosotros _______________ (leer) el periódico. 7. Usted __________________ (escribir) un e-mail a su nuevo ciberamigo. 8. Chicos, ¿ustedes qué ________________ (hacer)?
For each of the following statements, identify the type of "false logic" illustrated: ad hominem,
bandwagon, either-or, hasty generalization, non sequitur, or red herring. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to work in the United States because they work harder than Americans. a. Either-or b. Hasty generalizations c. Non sequitur d. Red herring
In the space provided, write C if the sentence is correctly punctuated. Write P if there is a comma error,
and correct the error. Georgiana after walking twenty miles tearfully admitted that her feet hurt. What will be an ideal response?
Main idea questions are designated by such words/phrases as
A) "suggests," "implies," and "probably." B) "it is stated," "the author asserts," and "according to the passage." C) "best title," "central theme," and "primarily concerned with."