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Master the Art of Paragraph Writing

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good paragraph?

Multiple main ideas (correct)

Clear topic sentence

Coherence and organization

Supporting evidence

How many sentences are typically enough to support the introductory sentence in a paragraph?

3-4 sentences

2-3 sentences (correct)

4-5 sentences

1-2 sentences

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

To provide supporting evidence

To introduce the main idea

To present counterarguments

To summarize the main idea (correct)

What is the recommended maximum number of sentences in a paragraph to ensure readability?

4-5 sentences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following writing types uses shorter paragraphs of one to three sentences?

Journalism Signup and view all the answers

Which paragraph in the text has the recommended maximum number of sentences?

Paragraph 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with Paragraph 1?

The concluding sentence does not summarize the whole point of the paragraph. Signup and view all the answers

How many sentences are there in Paragraph 1?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with the concluding sentence in Paragraph 1?

It does not summarize the main point of the paragraph. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of Paragraph 2?

The recommended number of sentences for a paragraph. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a paragraph?

A group of sentences related to a single topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

To give structure and flow to the written text Signup and view all the answers

What is the controlling idea in a paragraph?

The main idea that supports the rest of the paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an introductory sentence in a paragraph?

To state the paragraph's primary idea and give it a sense of direction Signup and view all the answers

How does a new paragraph signal a transition in the writer's ideas?

By beginning with an indentation Signup and view all the answers