Question

argumentative writing
the grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

1. one type of expository writing is argumentative. (2) it is when the writer takes

a stance on an issue and includes evidence to support his side of the argument.
(3) it is imperative for the writer to state his claim on the particular topic. (4) the
claim should include his reasons. (5) without reasons the argument is invalid.
(6) each body paragraph elaborate on each reason mentioned in the claim. (7) in
addition, body paragraphs must contain cited text evidence with commentary. (8)
the commentary describes how the evidence connects to the claim. (9) should
be twice as long as the evidence. (10) even if the evidence is paraphrased, it still
needs to be cited. (11) a proper citation in mla format includes the author’s last
name followed by the page number where the evidence is found.
(12) to make the argument credible, the writer must also include a counterclaim.
(13) this is where he acknowledges the opposite side of his claim with a rebuttal.
(14) a rebuttal refutes why the opposing viewpoint is incorrect or flawed.
(15) once the refutation is complete, it is time for the writer to conclude his
argument by summarizing the main points he explained to defend his stance. (16)
the conclusion should not repeat. (17) the claim or reasons word-for-word. (18)
instead, it should restate the claim and reasons using different verbiage. (19) the
last sentence of an argumentative essay should be a call-to-action. (20) it is what
inspires the reader to be proactive and make a difference like the writer has
which is the best way to combine sentences 16 and 17?
a the conclusion should not repeat the claim; or reasons word-
for-word.
b the conclusion should not repeat, the claim or reasons word-
for-word.
c the conclusion should not repeat since the claim or reasons
word-for-word.
d the conclusion should not repeat the claim or reasons word-
for-word.

Explanation:

To combine sentences 16 ("The conclusion should not repeat.") and 17 ("the claim or reasons word - for - word."), we need to form a grammatically correct sentence. Option A uses a semicolon incorrectly as the first part is an incomplete thought. Option B has an incorrect comma after "repeat". Option C uses "since" which doesn't make sense in the context. Option D combines the two sentences correctly by removing the period after "repeat" and properly connecting the two parts to say that the conclusion should not repeat the claim or reasons word - for - word.

Answer:

D. The conclusion should not repeat the claim or reasons word - for - word.