SCORE (Number correct) x 10 9 MAIN IDEAS AND SUPPORTING DETAILS IN WRITING: Test B A. (1-9.) Each point is followed by three statements that provide logical support and two that do not. In the spaces, write the letters of the three logical statements of support. Point: Selling cigarettes ought to be against the law. A. Cigarette smoking kills many more people than all illegal drugs combined. B. Today, tobacco growing is actually supported by government subsidies. c. Smoking makes clothing smell bad and stains teeth. D. Alcohol is another legal drug that kills numerous Americans every year. E Nonsmokers are endangered by breathing the smoke from others' cigarettes. F. Tobacco is one of the most addictive of all drugs. 1-3. Items that logically support the point: Point: The blood system is the distribution network of the body. A. The blood system carries food and oxygen to all the body's cells. B. The human body has about six quarts of blood. c Circulating blood delivers hormones throughout the body. D. A decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells is called anemia. E. In an emergency, the liquid inside young coconuts can be used for blood transfusions. F. The blood system collects the body's wastes and brings them to the organs which remove them. 4-6. Items that logically support the point: Point: Hypnosis can be a useful tool in various medical situations. A. Many medical professionals feel that hypnosis is nothing more than a form of entertainment B. Hemophiliacs typically bleed so much from dental treatment that they need to be given several pints of blood, but some who were hypnotized during treatment needed no blood at all. c. People who are especially susceptible to hypnosis are often fantasy-prone. D. Suggestions given under hypnosis have improved headaches, asthma, and warts. E Hypnosis has been found to be more effective than morphine in alleviating certain tunes of nain R. (10.) The point below is followed by two items of support. Put a check() next to the one item that is specific and clearly shows us the writer's point. By contrast, the other item will be vague, dull, or wordy and lack sharp details, Point: Several warning signs can indicate car problems. A. 'Always look under your car to see if there's a Icak. What you sce under the car could be a sign of a serious problem with the fluids, so it's important to check it out. It's also a good idea to examine your tires for wear. "When you fill up the car, be especially alert for changes in the number of miles per gallon your car is getting. If your mileage per gallon is dropping, any one of a number of problems could be the reason. B. "A puddle of dark liquid under a car indicates a leak in the oil or transmission fluid. Another warning sign of car trouble is uneven wear on tire treads. If the outer edges of the tire tread wear out before the center, the tire is under inflated. The most significant carly warning signal, however, is less and less milcage per gallon. "Lower fuel economy is caused by a variety of problems ranging from a clogged filter to ignition or carburetor trouble