Practice Discursive Passages (1.5.2) - Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills)
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Discursive Passages

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Question 1 Easy

What is a thesis statement?

💡 Hint: Think about what the author is trying to prove.

Question 2 Easy

List two types of supporting evidence.

💡 Hint: What can you use to back up a point?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a discursive passage?

To inform
To entertain
To argue

💡 Hint: Think about what the passage tries to do.

Question 2

True or False: A thesis must always appear at the beginning of a passage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider where you’ve seen thesis statements in your readings.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a short discursive passage on the pros and cons of online education. Include a clear thesis and at least three supporting details.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between benefits and drawbacks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Identify logical relationships in a given paragraph. Discuss how transition words help you understand the flow of arguments.

💡 Hint: Look for words that link ideas.

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