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AP English Language — Unit 5: 140 practice questions
140 original AP English Language questions on Unit 5, each with an explanation and its source. Topics: Organization, unity, and coherence, Introducing evidence as an example, Linking evidence to a claim, Showing a cumulative relationship, Introducing a qualification before a proposal, Using a repeated phrase to maintain coherence, Distinguishing chronology from causation, Introducing a second line of evidence, Linking a problem to a proposed mechanism, Signaling a contrast between groups, Introducing a limitation in a second section, Introducing data that narrows a broad pattern, Maintaining a referent across paragraphs, Introducing a counterpoint in the line of reasoning, Connecting a definition to an example, Signaling a move from evidence to implication, Signaling an exception to a general finding, Introducing a comparison as the next reasoning step, Introducing evidence from a source, Moving from diagnosis to a remedy, Signaling a consequence supported by stated evidence, Connotation and denotation, Descriptive modifiers and perspective, Precision and audience understanding, Causal inference, Confounding variables, Selection and sampling, Scope and generalization, Measurement and proxy outcomes, Repeated key terms across sentences, Pronoun reference and idea continuity, Synonyms that preserve a central idea, Parallel structure and complementary records, Resolving an ambiguous pronoun, Repeated phrase as a through-line, Clear synonym chains, Plural pronouns and antecedent clarity, Parallel sequence and progression, Repeated wording that marks a shift, Consistent referents in a revision, Parallel language for equal criteria, Clarifying a demonstrative reference, Maintaining distinctions through precise labels, Parallel structure across actions, Avoiding an unclear “this”, Parallel framing of distinct functions, Pronoun reference across paragraphs, Repetition to distinguish stages, Parallel structure and contrast, Mapping river access, Transit pilot, Archive funding, Tree canopy, Food pantry hours, Repair workshop, School survey, Wetland restoration, Bus shelter, Public data, Library lending, Bike network, Clinic reminders, Oral histories, Energy retrofit, Community garden, Museum access, Bus schedule, Flood warning, Park survey, Library budget, Flood maps, Transit route, Garden program, Museum disagreement, Water alerts, Heat breaks, Oral history, Park path, Night market, Student passes, Archive digitization, Repair course, Crossing safety, Apprentice review, School start time, River restoration, Public dashboard. Two free samples are below. Try 5 more free, no sign-up.
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Two Unit 5 questions with explanations
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Q1 Organization, unity, and coherence
A proposal for a neighborhood tool library begins with a recurring problem: residents sometimes need a drill or sewing machine for one brief repair, but buying one is costly. The next section summarizes a survey in which many respondents favored borrowing tools, while others asked who would pay for repairs. The proposal then answers both concerns with a six-month pilot, a checkout agreement, and monthly reports on loans and repair costs. It closes by returning to the brief-repair problem, arguing that a measured trial can test whether shared access is useful before the library commits permanently.
Why does the proposal present the repair problem before the survey results?
- It gives readers a concrete need that makes the later survey relevant.
- It proves that every respondent has already borrowed a tool.
- It replaces the proposal’s need for evidence.
- It introduces an unrelated concern about library staffing.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A. The opening establishes the practical problem that the tool-lending idea addresses. The survey then shows that the need is shared and also introduces concerns the proposal must answer.
Sources: College Board, AP English Language and Composition Course and Exam Description · College Board AP Central, AP English Language and Composition
Q2 Organization, unity, and coherence
A proposal for a neighborhood tool library begins with a recurring problem: residents sometimes need a drill or sewing machine for one brief repair, but buying one is costly. The next section summarizes a survey in which many respondents favored borrowing tools, while others asked who would pay for repairs. The proposal then answers both concerns with a six-month pilot, a checkout agreement, and monthly reports on loans and repair costs. It closes by returning to the brief-repair problem, arguing that a measured trial can test whether shared access is useful before the library commits permanently.
What is the organizational function of the survey section?
- It changes the essay into a personal narrative unrelated to the proposal.
- It bridges the stated need and the specific safeguards in the proposal by presenting support and concern.
- It repeats the conclusion before any reasoning is offered.
- It shifts attention from costs to tree maintenance.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B. The survey section occupies a middle position: it demonstrates demand while surfacing a repair-cost question. The next section answers both, making the progression coherent.
Sources: College Board, AP English Language and Composition Course and Exam Description · College Board AP Central, AP English Language and Composition
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