An invented practice guide says, 'Return books to the desk.' Which sentence gives a direct quotation?

• The practice guide says, 'Return books to the desk.'
• The practice guide asks for book returns.
• The practice guide tells readers to bring books back to the desk.

What is the usual order of the main parts in a finished explanatory essay?

• Conclusion, body paragraphs, introduction
• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
• Body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

Headings such as 'Borrowing' and 'Returning' can help readers find the section they need.

A paragraph explains how returned library books become available again. Which practice note best develops that explanation?

• Staff scan returned books to mark them available.
• Readers choose books by their covers.
• The book club meets weekly to discuss stories.

Notes say a librarian scans a borrower's card. A draft says, 'The librarian does stuff with it.' Which revision names the noted action and object without adding details?

• The librarian scans a book.
• The librarian scans every card brought in by the borrower.
• The librarian scans the borrower's card.

Three report statements each borrow information from a different source. One names its source; two paraphrase their sources without credit. How many statements still need a source credit?

Practice notes define a loan as borrowing an item for a set time. This library's book loans last ten days. Which revision keeps the definition and detail?

• A loan transfers ownership to the reader; these book loans last ten days.
• A loan is borrowing for a set time; these book loans last six days.
• A loan is temporary borrowing; these book loans last ten days.

An explanation of a school's trip process begins with its conclusion, then describes attending before booking a place. Which plan gives new readers a clearer order?

• Introduction; attending; booking; conclusion.
• Introduction; booking; attending; conclusion.
• Booking; introduction; attending; conclusion.