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kamilo84

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When revising, in addition to creating mental distance and enlisting the help of a reader, a
  writer may
 
  a) check the essay point by point to be sure it fulfills the intended purpose.
  b) create a concluding sentence.
  c) look for grammar and punctuation errors.
  d) correctly format the paper.

Question 2

What mistake does the writer make in the following introduction?
  Do you dislike being sick? Would you be willing to take steps to keep from getting sick?
  Most people want to live long and healthy lives free from illness and aches and pains. In the
  course of daily life, however, it's easy to fall into bad habits and behaviors that make getting
  sick likely or even inevitable.
 
  a. The writer begins with a question that could annoy readers.
  b. The writer begins with a broad statement about something nearly everybody knows.
  c. The writer begins with an interesting fact.
  d. The writer announces the topic.



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tennis14576

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a. The writer begins with a question that could annoy readers.




kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


lindahyatt42

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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