Mastering Strong Paragraphs in Business Writing

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three important parts of creating strong and coherent paragraphs in business communication?

  • Concluding sentence (correct)
  • Supporting sentences
  • Topic sentence
  • Transition sentences

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

  • To conclude the paragraph
  • To introduce the main idea (correct)
  • To provide evidence for the main idea
  • To provide examples

What do the supporting sentences in a paragraph do?

  • Provide examples (correct)
  • Conclude the paragraph
  • Introduce the main idea
  • Reflect the main idea

What analogy does the text use to help remember the three key parts of a paragraph?

<p>Construction terms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the topic sentence usually placed in a paragraph?

<p>At the beginning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the supporting sentences in a paragraph?

<p>To provide examples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Bobby Crane's profession?

<p>Construction supervisor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a paragraph is considered the 'foundation' and must be strong and effective?

<p>Topic Sentence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

<p>To convince the reader to agree with the topic sentence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do transitions in a paragraph help to achieve?

<p>Link the paragraph together (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a transition word or phrase?

<p>Nevertheless (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does Bobby use to describe supporting sentences in a paragraph?

<p>Walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To give a summary of the rest of the paragraph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transitions in a paragraph?

<p>To link the paragraph together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does Bobby use to describe transitions in a paragraph?

<p>Roof (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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