15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good paragraph?
Multiple main ideas
How many sentences are typically enough to support the introductory sentence in a paragraph?
2-3 sentences
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
To summarize the main idea
What is the recommended maximum number of sentences in a paragraph to ensure readability?
4-5 sentences
Which of the following writing types uses shorter paragraphs of one to three sentences?
Journalism
Which paragraph in the text has the recommended maximum number of sentences?
Paragraph 2
What is the main issue with Paragraph 1?
The concluding sentence does not summarize the whole point of the paragraph.
How many sentences are there in Paragraph 1?
9
What is the main issue with the concluding sentence in Paragraph 1?
It does not summarize the main point of the paragraph.
What is the main point of Paragraph 2?
The recommended number of sentences for a paragraph.
Which of the following best describes a paragraph?
A group of sentences related to a single topic
What is the purpose of a paragraph?
To give structure and flow to the written text
What is the controlling idea in a paragraph?
The main idea that supports the rest of the paragraph
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
How does a new paragraph signal a transition in the writer's ideas?
By beginning with an indentation
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