Read a student’s reaction to a nonfiction article.

summary:
i read an article by alfred jenson about oil spills. jenson has crossed the arctic ocean many times on vessels designed for exploration and research. he believes oil spills can be prevented with stricter international regulations governing oil transport.

controlling idea:
the controlling idea of jenson’s article is that many oil spills have occurred in recent years in the arctic ocean.

what must the student add to make this controlling idea complete?

a) jenson’s viewpoint
b) expert testimony
c) arctic ocean statistics
d) specific dates

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.