30 Questions
What is the primary function of a paragraph in academic writing?
To answer a test question or develop a specific idea
What is the main difference between a paragraph that stands alone and one that is part of a longer piece of writing?
The purpose of the paragraph
What is the purpose of indenting the first word of a paragraph?
To mark the beginning of a paragraph about a half inch from the left margin
What are the three parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence
What is the primary goal of a paragraph in terms of developing the main idea?
To develop the main idea clearly
What is the minimum number of sentences required to form a paragraph?
One
What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To serve as a guide for both the writer and the reader
What is a characteristic of a good topic sentence?
It contains a topic and a controlling idea
Why is a topic sentence essential in a paragraph?
It provides a clear understanding of the topic and its scope
What does a topic sentence help the writer to do?
To exclude irrelevant information
What is not a characteristic of a topic sentence?
It is a sentence that is not a complete sentence
What is true about the examples of incomplete sentences provided in the text?
They are all sentences without verbs
What is the main purpose of identifying the best topic sentence in a group of sentences?
To identify the most complete sentence
What is a characteristic of a good topic sentence?
It is neither too general nor too specific
What is the purpose of Step 2 in the process of identifying the best topic sentence?
To analyze the remaining sentences and identify their weaknesses
What is wrong with sentence 'd' in Group 1?
It is too specific
What is the main idea of Group 2?
The history of astronomy
What is the purpose of reading the sentences in each group?
To identify the best topic sentence
What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To express the main idea of the paragraph
Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence with unrelated controlling ideas?
The three parts of film production are scriptwriting, filming, and editing
What is the result of a topic sentence with too many unrelated ideas?
A paragraph that is too long and convoluted
Which of the following is an example of a controlling idea in a topic sentence?
Experimental techniques
What is the purpose of identifying the parts of a topic sentence?
To improve writing clarity and organization
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indie films?
High production costs
What is the common thread among the food safety concerns mentioned?
They are all examples of contaminated food sources
What is the primary reason for the popularity of hybrid automobiles?
They have good fuel economy
What is a common interpretation of rainbows across different cultures?
They are a symbol of hope and promise
What is the function of a voice recorder in a personal digital assistant?
It works like a tape recorder
What is the purpose of identifying the topic sentence in a paragraph?
To identify the main idea or most general statement
What is the common feature of a rainbow seen from an airplane and one seen from the ground?
They are both beautiful natural phenomena
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