Select the Letter of the Correct Answer

question 1

Multiple Choice

Select the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following tasks would a writer usually perform before arranging ideas in a plan or outline?

• A) proofreading for grammar and spelling errors
• B) writing the first draft
• C) freely jotting ideas on paper or the computer

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Definitions:

Official Statistics

Official statistics are quantifiable data collected and published by governmental agencies or other recognized official entities, often used for policy making and public information.

Suicide Rates

The frequency of suicides occurring within a particular population, usually per year, often measured per 100,000 individuals.

Suicide By

A method where an individual puts themselves in harm's way with the intention of ending their life, often abbreviated in contexts like "suicide by police" where the individual provokes law enforcement to use lethal force.

Firearm

A portable gun that launches one or more projectiles driven by rapidly expanding high-pressure gas produced chemically by combustion or other means.