Which of the following statements is true? a
An argument uses logic to show why your stand on an issue is the best choice.

b
An argument explains both sides of an issue without revealing the writer's perspective.

c
Spoken arguments follow a different process than written arguments.

d
Writing an argumentative essay is the same as writing a persuasive essay.

What does the term fiend not mean as it is used in the passage? a) beast b) brute c) fanatic d) savage

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

When a progressive tense is used in the independent clause, the dependent clause typically uses the tense.