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Paragraph and Essay Exercise

The document consists of multiple-choice questions and true/false statements focused on paragraph writing, covering topics such as the definition of a paragraph, the role of topic and supporting sentences, coherence, unity, and formatting standards. It assesses knowledge on paragraph structure, including the functions of various sentence types and common practices in academic writing. The questions aim to evaluate understanding of key concepts essential for effective paragraph composition.

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Paragraph and Essay Exercise

The document consists of multiple-choice questions and true/false statements focused on paragraph writing, covering topics such as the definition of a paragraph, the role of topic and supporting sentences, coherence, unity, and formatting standards. It assesses knowledge on paragraph structure, including the functions of various sentence types and common practices in academic writing. The questions aim to evaluate understanding of key concepts essential for effective paragraph composition.

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I.

Paragraph Writing MCQ (10pts)


Choose the correct answer for the following questions.
1. What defines a paragraph? b) A sentence that rephrases the topic in new
a) A single line a subject discussing words
b) A collection of sentences on various unrelated c) A sentence that presents a new concept
topics d) A sentence that ends the paragraph and offers
c) A set of 8 to 15 sentences focused on developing closure
one main idea 7. Which of the following is NOT a technique for
d) A random assortment of ideas crafting a concluding sentence?
2. What role does a topic sentence play in a a) Rephrasing
paragraph? b) Summarizing
a) To finish off the paragraph c) Introducing new information
b) To present the main idea of the paragraph d) Making a prediction
c) To enumerate the supporting details 8. What does "coherence" refer to in paragraph
d) To summarize the content of the paragraph writing?
3. How many topic sentences does a paragraph a) The paragraph includes ideas that don't relate
usually contain? b) Each sentence connects logically and
a) One seamlessly
b) Two c) The paragraph lacks a central idea
c) Three d) The sentences are placed randomly
d) Four 9. Which sequence is commonly used in a narrative
4. What are the functions of supporting sentences in a paragraph to maintain coherence?
paragraph? a) Sequence of events (chronological order)
a) Sentences that introduce additional but b) Order based on location (spatial order)
unrelated ideas c) Order based on significance (logical order)
b) Sentences that elaborate on and support the d) Random sequence
topic sentence 10. What does "unity" mean in the context of
c) Sentences that reiterate the topic sentence paragraph writing?
d) Sentences that bring in a new topic a) Every sentence is connected to the topic
5. Which of the following is NOT a role of sentence
supporting sentences? b) All sentences have no connection to the topic
a) Giving evidence sentence
b) Detailing explanations c) The paragraph covers several different topics
c) Disagreeing with the topic sentence d) The paragraph is split into unrelated parts
d) Providing examples
6. What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?
a) The paragraph's opening sentence

II. Paragraph Writing: Decide whether each statement below is true (T) or false (F). (10Pts)
1. The common spacing between lines in a paragraph is usually set to either 1.5 or double spacing.
2. Typically, academic papers have a margin size of about 1 inch on each side.
3. The text that you place at the beginning of your paragraph is called a Heading.
4. A paragraph is often indented by pressing the tab key once.
5. Times New Roman, in 12-point size, is a widely accepted font style for formal writing.
6. A paragraph can still be written if the topic sentence lacks a clear central point, but this might cause the paragraph
to lose its direction.
7. Employing different strategies when creating a concluding sentence can lead to a more thorough ending.
8. The heading section of an essay typically includes the author's name, the date, the course title, and the assignment
name.
9. Adding a sentence that introduces an unrelated topic can easily disrupt the flow of a paragraph.
10. A sentence that fails to align with the topic or the main idea is considered to have problem of coherence.

Academic Writing HRU-1

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