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What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?
What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a body paragraph?
- To summarize the introduction
- To introduce supporting details
- To express the main idea of the paragraph (correct)
- To provide a concluding statement
When is it recommended to write the introduction of an academic essay?
When is it recommended to write the introduction of an academic essay?
- After writing the body of the paper (correct)
- Once all body paragraphs are written
- Immediately after prewriting
- Before developing a thesis statement
What is the primary function of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?
What is the primary function of the concluding sentence in a body paragraph?
- Restate the thesis statement
- Create a transition to the next paragraph (correct)
- Summarize supporting details
- Introduce a new topic
What does it mean for a body paragraph to be coherent?
What does it mean for a body paragraph to be coherent?
Why is it important for each body paragraph to be unified?
Why is it important for each body paragraph to be unified?
What is the purpose of presenting sentences in a logical order in academic writing?
What is the purpose of presenting sentences in a logical order in academic writing?
Why do some people argue for a complete ban on all cell phone use by drivers?
Why do some people argue for a complete ban on all cell phone use by drivers?
What does distracted driving refer to in the context of the text?
What does distracted driving refer to in the context of the text?
Why does the text suggest that making calls can be just as distracting as texting while driving?
Why does the text suggest that making calls can be just as distracting as texting while driving?
What message does the text suggest would be sent by banning all cell phone use for drivers?
What message does the text suggest would be sent by banning all cell phone use for drivers?
What is the main argument presented in the first body paragraph draft?
What is the main argument presented in the first body paragraph draft?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between distracted driving and cell phone use?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between distracted driving and cell phone use?
Why is it important to cite borrowed information in a paper?
Why is it important to cite borrowed information in a paper?
What do transitional sentences aim to achieve between paragraphs?
What do transitional sentences aim to achieve between paragraphs?
Which aspect indicates that a paragraph is well-developed according to the text?
Which aspect indicates that a paragraph is well-developed according to the text?
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