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Class 8 English
Writing
Quiz 8
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Harmful effects of drinking
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Drinking is injurious to health
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The effects of drinking on one's health are outlined as follows...
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Drink? No thanks!
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Do you know about the effects of drinking?
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option C. This poster here, is to create awareness for Harmful effects of drinking. 'Drink? No thanks!' makes a perfect eye-catching heading for the poster. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Asking people to vote for you as head girl
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Please vote for me!
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I know I will do my best to cater to all my fellow students' needs...
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Vote for (name of the girl)
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She is smart and caring, with the competition, there's no comparing. Vote for (name of the girl)
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option D. The poster here is to make an appeal to the students to make her the head girl. Option D makes the poster informative, attractive and appealing at the same time. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A and C are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making as they are too formal and not attractive enough.
Option B is incorrect as it has unnecessary information which is avoided in a poster.
The protagonist of a story is usually _____________ character.
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the least interesting
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the most interesting
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the most dynamic
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the least likable
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The correct answer is Option B.
A protagonist is the main character of a story. The story revolves around the protagonist. So, the character of the protagonist is the 'most interesting' one so that the readers find the story interesting as well.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as they signify certain ways a protagonist can be portrayed but does not give an overall sense of the character.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
Another word for story is ___________ .
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poem
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narrative
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essay
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play
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The correct answer is Option B.
Another word for story is narrative. A story is a fictional account that has a beginning and end and contains characters. This applies to a narrative also.
Thus this is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
POEM is a form of literature that employs rhythmic properties of language.
An ESSAY is a form of academic writing
A play is a form of fiction represented in performance.
Hence option B is the correct answer.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
You wish to invite the parents of your students to attend the annual day program in school.
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Annual Day - Coming Your Way!
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We cordially invite you all to a day of fun and entertainment.
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We are pleased to inform you that we will be conducting the annual day program.
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It's going to be fun...It's annual day!
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option A. This poster here, is to extend an invitation to the parents and students to attend the annual day program at your school. The poster should be attractive and encouraging. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to having formal language and unnecessary details.
Which option is the most suitable slogan for a poster on the following:
The cultural committee of a town is organizing a 'food fest'.
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'Food' for Life!
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Food is the fuel for Life!
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You will surely enjoy this fest!
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Our cultural committee is holding a fest in honor of...
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option A. This poster here, is to announce an event, a 'food fest', organized by the cultural committee of a town. The poster should be attractive and engaging so that maximum people participate in the event. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to having formal language and unnecessary details.
The setting of a story answers _____ a story takes place.
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How
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Why
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Where
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When
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Option A - 'How' is answered when the story is explained and not at the beginning of the story. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Why' is answered when the story is explained in detail and reasons are given, it can't be explained in the setting of a story. Thus option B is incorrect.
Options C and D - 'Where and when' is always explained in the setting of the story as without the location and the time, the story can never begin. Thus options C and D are the correct answers.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:
A __________ character is one which does not change over time. Their personality does not transform, evolve or change.
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Static
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Dynamic
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Flat
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Round
Explanation
A character who does not undergo any change in character, personality is called Static character. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Whereas option B undergoes change or transform; Option C is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option D is the character with extremely complicated realistic manner.
Which of the following does not help create a setting with a 'happy' mood?
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bright sunlight
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stormy night
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green grass
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birds chirping
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A happy mood is facilitated by option A, C and D as there are elements of freshness, colours and liveliness but Option B suggests the mood of dark, desolate and uprooting setting which does not help to create a happy mood. Therefore option B is the correct answer.
Which of the following does not help create a setting with a 'haunting' mood?
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An empty lake house
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An old castle
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A busy bakery
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A forest at night
Explanation
A haunting mood suggests an impression of bleak emptiness, old, deserted, dark setting. Options A, B and C provide the setting of haunting mood but option C does not help in creating a haunting setting because it is full of liveliness and a crowded place. Therefore option C is the correct answer
Which of the following does not help create a desolate setting?
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Rainy weather
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Spring season
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Few trees
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Few people
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Desolate setting means uninhabited, giving an impression of emptiness or feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness. Options A, C and D provide a similar mood of emptiness and loneliness.
Option B does not create a desolate setting because spring season is all about cheerfulness, brightness and colour. Therefore option B is the correct option.
Fill in the blank:
_________ characters complement the major characters and help move the plot forward.
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Minor
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Major
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Round
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Flat
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Minor characters are the ones who has a name and contributes to the plot or complements the major characters and help move the plot forward. Therefore option A is the correct option.
Whereas, option B, the major characters, are the ones around whom the plot and entire happenings revolves; Option C, round characters are the ones who are extremely realistic, complex and increases the complexity in throughout the story; option D, flat characters are the ones who are uncomplicated and do not change throughout a course of a work.
You are writing a story. You plan to create a character who is rich and feared.
Which of the following would be a suitable setting for your story?
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An office building
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A small coffee shop
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A stately mansion
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A school
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Character
who is rich and feared is usually found in the setting of stately mansion as it shows a noble, aristocratic ambiance. Therefore option C is the most suitable answer
Whereas option A shows an official setting where employees work; option B is a place for a friendly meet; and option D is a place where education is provided to children.
What is the setting of the following text?
(adapted from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte)
On an afternoon in October, or the beginning of November - a fresh watery afternoon, when the turf and paths were rustling with moist, withered leaves, and the cold blue sky was half hidden by cloudsdark grey streamers, rapidly mounting from the west, and boding abundant rain. I requested my young lady to forego her ramble, because I was certain of showers. She refused; and I unwillingly donned a cloak, and took my umbrella to accompany her on a stroll to the bottom of the park. On one side of the road rose a high, rough bank, where hazels and stunted oaks, with their roots half exposed, held uncertain tenure: the soil was too loose for the latter; and strong winds had blown some nearly horizontal.
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Late October or early November, afternoon
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End of rainy season
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Windy day
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Winter afternoon
Explanation
Setting states the geographical location, culture and hour. and in the given passage mentions the setting is mentioned as "on an afternoon in October, or the beginning of November" which is pointed out in option A. Therefore option A is the correct answer.
The other options are incorrect because they are not supported by the given passage.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:
A __________ character is one which does not change over time. Their personality does not transform, evolve or change.
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Static
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Dynamic
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Flat
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Round
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A character who does not undergo any change in character, personality is called Static character. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Whereas option B undergoes change or transform; Option C is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option D is the character with extremely complicated realistic manner.
Which of the following is the most important sentence in an essay?
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The topic sentence of the first body paragraph
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The last sentence of the introduction
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The thesis statement of the introduction
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The last sentence of the conclusion
In the concluding paragraph of an essay, it is better to include the restated thesis statement at which of the following positions?
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beginning of the concluding paragraph
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end of the concluding paragraph
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middle of the concluding paragraph
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The restated thesis statement is not placed in the concluding paragraph
Identify the best option to use in an argumentative essay.
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I strongly believe that ...
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In my opinion, it is to be believed that ...
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You must believe that ...
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It is best to believe that ...
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Choice D is correct. Choice A talks of the writer's belief and not fact. Choice B is clearly stating the writer's opinion. Choice C also states thewriter's belief and not nuetral evidence. Choice D is correct as it is a neutral statement and tells the readers to make up their minds by reading the facts. D is correct.
An essay should not contain which of the following?
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a hook
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a thesis statement
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bullet points
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statistics
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An essay contains a hook, a strong opening sentence, to grab the attention of the reader, a thesis statement to give an idea on the main purpose of the essay and including statistics to further validate the author's stance.
However, it should not ideally contain bullet points as an essay is more descriptive. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
In an argumentative essay, which of the following must be included?
Select the best option.
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a thesis statement
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a single-line conclusion
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a narrow topic
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a counterclaim
Which of the following would best be avoided while writing an argumentative essay?
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Making generalizations
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Using several counterclaims and refuting them
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Using personal pronouns
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All of the above
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Choice D is correct. Choice A is wrong as argumentative essays must have specific points for arguements and generalization is not good. Choice B is incorrect as counter claims will weaken your arguement and refuting them will point towards bad evidence. Choice C is incorrect as using personal pronouns shows opinions instead of facts. D is correct.
Fill in the blank with respect to the format of an essay:
An essay hook is best placed ______________.
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at the beginning of the essay
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at the end of the introduction
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at the beginning of the conclusion
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at the end of the essay
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The thesis statement in an argumentative essay should _____________.
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contain a modal verb like 'should'
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contain all the claims and counterclaims
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contain the main arguments of the author
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only the supporting evidence
Identify which of the following is true of the conclusion of an essay.
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It should restate the thesis statement
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It should provide at least one new information/point
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It should be shorter than the body paragraphs
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It should contain a hook
The purpose of the body paragraphs of an essay is to _______________ .
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Give your opinion on the topic
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Develop your argument
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Narrate a story
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None of the above
Identify the option which contains the best topic for an argumentative essay.
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The earthquake in China was one of the most destructive in history.
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The building codes in Nebraska are inadequate.
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The State University should not have a basketball team.
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Modern technology is leading to the creation of a single world culture.
A good descriptive essay should use which of the following?
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Similes
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Metaphors
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Hyperbole
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All of the above
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Choice D is correct. Choice A - similies comparesor describes two things. Choice B - metaphor compares ordescribes two things that are not the same. Choice C - hyperbole is used to exagerate something. However, it not to be taken literally. All the above figures are speech are used in descriptive essay.
How can you make a sentence more descriptive? Select the best option.
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By adding more adjectives and active verbs
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By adding more sentences and phrases
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By adding more facts and evidence
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By adding more objects to describe
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Choice A is correct as adding adjectives and active verbs would give description to the sentences. Choice B is wrong as adding more sentence and phrases would not make the essay interesting. Choice C is wrong as descriptive essay does not need facts and evidence. Choice D is wrong as adding objects that describe would make the essay confusing. Choice A is correct.
Read the following:
The pink and yellow petals swayed lazily and happily with the soft breeze that carried the scents of thousands of meadows and woodlands. On the right stood the shadowy silhouette of the mountains, bathed in a blue haze. Towards the left lay an ocean of green.
The above can suitably be used in which type of essay?
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Narrative essay
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Descriptive essay
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Persuasive essay
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Argumentative essay
Explanation
Choice B is correct as the passage describes the place vividly. It appeals to all the senses. So it is a descriptive essay. Choice A is wrong as it does not narrate anything. Choice C is wrong as it doesnot persuade the reader. Choice D is wrong as there is no argument in the passage.
Which of the following is a possible thesis statement for a descriptive essay?
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The climb to the peak of the mountain was challenging for many reasons.
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The public has voted against the new policy.
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The garden they had built was a wonderful place to be.
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He had the ability to read people's minds and predict their intentions.
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Choice C and D are correct as the thesis statement very clearly tells what the essay is going to be about. Choice A is wrong as it does not give details about the mountain or the climbers. Choice B is wrong as it does not give details about which public or about the new policy. C and D are correct.
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