18 Questions
Which ingredient is needed to make pancakes according to the paragraph?
Flour
What is the first step in making pancakes?
Collect the ingredients
What should be mixed with a cup of flour?
Sugar
What additional element is needed apart from ingredients?
Frying pan
What quantity of oil is required in the recipe?
One tablespoon
What is a paragraph made up of?
A group of sentences
What does every sentence in a paragraph deal with?
A common idea
Which kind of paragraph is NOT mentioned in the text?
Persuasive
What is the main purpose of a paragraph?
To deal with a single subject
Which aspect is not directly connected to the purpose of a paragraph mentioned in this text?
Involving multiple subjects
What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To sum up the central idea of the paragraph
Which technique is not mentioned by Carbello for paragraph development?
Narration
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?
Brevity
How can coherence be achieved within a paragraph?
By arranging ideas in a logical order
Which transitional word is used to achieve coherence?
Consequently
What happens if a writer includes irrelevant material in a paragraph?
It violates unity
Which characteristic involves ensuring that a paragraph focuses sufficiently on the main idea?
Emphasis
What is the result if a paragraph does not fully develop an idea?
It becomes incomplete
Study Notes
Components of a Paragraph
- A paragraph starts with a new line and has a central idea summed up in a topic sentence.
- The topic sentence is supported by other sentences that expand on the topic.
- The topic sentence can be the first sentence of the paragraph as an introduction.
- The topic sentence and supporting sentences develop into a paragraph through various techniques such as definition, explanation, exemplification, simplification, description, comparison, and clarification.
Paragraph Development Techniques
- There are various techniques to develop a paragraph, including:
- Facts and statistics
- Examples and illustration
- Process
- Comparison and contrast
- Cause and effect
- Classification and analysis
- Definition
- Analogy
Characteristics of a Paragraph
- Unity: A paragraph must have one main idea or topic, and everything in the paragraph must be related to the main topic.
- Coherence: A paragraph must be logically organized, with ideas arranged in a clear and logical order.
- Completeness: A paragraph must show evidence of a reasonable development of a central point.
- Emphasis: The central idea of a paragraph must be emphasized, with enough space devoted to discussing it.
Achieving Coherence
- Coherence can be achieved through:
- Linear structuring of time sequence or space order
- Contrast and comparison
- Transitional devices such as 'consequently', 'meanwhile', 'however', 'furthermore'
- Repeating key words
- Using pronouns as references
Emphasizing the Main Idea
- The central idea of a paragraph can be emphasized through:
- Repeating or summing it up in the conclusion
- Using expressions like 'chiefly', 'of course', 'importantly', 'mainly', 'indeed', 'especially'
- Devoting enough space to discussing it
Learn about the structure of a paragraph, including the topic sentence and supporting sentences, and how they are developed through various techniques.
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