A paragraph allows a writer to express clearly and powerfully multiple main ideas about a narrowed subject
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Je suis désolée de constater que Sophie est l'enfant ______________ sérieuse de la famille. Elle ne pense qu'à s'amuser, elle travaille _________________ que ses sœurs et obtient, bien sûr, les résultats ___________________ faibles.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Paul is complimenting people. Choose the appropriate adjective, make any necessary agreements and put the adjective in the correct place. You will fill in only one blank in each sentence.
1. Madame, vous êtes une ________________________ dame ________________________. (laid, beau, petit) 2. Votre mari est un ________________________ homme ________________________. (paresseux, sympa, méchant) 3. Vous avez aussi des ________________________ filles ________________________. (intelligent, bête, pessimiste) 4. Vous habitez dans un ___________________________ quartier ___________________________. (agréable, ennuyeux, désagréable) 5. J’aime bien ce (cet) ________________________ immeuble ________________________. (jeune, nouveau, difficile) 6. Il y a des (de) ________________________ restaurants ________________________ à côté de chez vous. (bon, mauvais, dynamique) Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Decide whether the topic listed for the paragraph is too broad, too narrow, or the correct topic for the paragraph. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Family composition is dynamic and is associated with critical parental and economic resources. In 2009, 70 percent of children ages 0–17 lived with two parents, 26 percent with one parent, and 4 percent with no parents. Among children living with two parents, 88 percent lived with two married parents (biological or adoptive). Among children living with one parent, 79 percent lived with their single mother (without a cohabiting partner). Among children living with neither parent, 52 percent lived with a grandparent. Six percent of all children ages 0–17 lived with a parent or parents who were cohabiting. Topic: Children a. too broad b. too narrow c. correct topic
Praise is not the same as flattery. When we flatter someone, we use excessive compliments that are insincere in order to ingratiate ourselves to that person. When we praise, our compliments are in line with the behavior or accomplishment. We express only admiration that we genuinely feel. For praise to achieve its goal and not be perceived merely as flattery, we need to focus the praise on the
specific action and make sure that the message is worded so that it is in keeping with the significance or value of the accomplishment or behavior. If a friend who tends to be forgetful remembers to return a pair of pliers he borrowed that same day, that is a behavior that should be praised so that it is reinforced. But saying, "You're so wonderful, you're on top of everything" reinforces nothing because it is an overly general statement that does not identify a particular behavior or accomplishment. Overly general statements can be perceived as flattery. Gushing "Oh, you remembered to return the pliers! I'm so grateful. That was just unbelievably thoughtful of you" is overkill that will be perceived as insincere. Simply saying something like "Thanks for returning the pliers today; I really appreciate it" would be appropriate. A response like this acknowledges the accomplishment by describing the specific behavior and the positive feeling of gratitude that the behavior has caused. The primary purpose of the passage is to a. condemn those who use excessive flattery. b. entertain the reader with interesting anecdotes about using flattery. c. discuss the effects of flattery. d. convince the reader to use praise rather than flattery.