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Understanding Paragraph Types

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What is the meaning of a sentence in the context of a paragraph?

A group of words that ends with a full stop (correct)

A group of words separated by a comma

A group of words with a conjunction at the end

A group of words with at least three clauses

Which type of paragraph involves explaining how to do something step by step?

Opinion paragraph

Descriptive paragraph

Process paragraph (correct)

Example paragraph

What should be the spacing for a well-formatted paragraph?

No spacing

Single-spaced

Double-spaced (correct)

Triple-spaced

How many sentences should a well-supported paragraph have at least?

5 sentences Signup and view all the answers

What must the first sentence of a paragraph have, in terms of indentation?

Indented to the left Signup and view all the answers

What does a typical paragraph include?

Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence Signup and view all the answers

What does a descriptive paragraph involve?

Describing a person, place, or thing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of indenting the first sentence of a paragraph?

To indicate the beginning of a new paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having connected sentences in a paragraph?

It maintains coherence and flow in the writing Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'She ate an apple', what is the direct object?

An apple Signup and view all the answers

What is the indirect object in the sentence 'He gave his sister a book'?

His sister Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the noun phrase 'the cat' in the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse'?

Subject Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly?

Direct object Signup and view all the answers

What question does the indirect object answer in relation to the verb?

To whom/for whom Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of structural grammar?

The organization and form of language Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of language does functional grammar primarily focus on?

The communicative functions and social context Signup and view all the answers

In a sentence 'The cat chased the mouse', what does the phrase 'the cat' represent using structural grammar analysis?

Noun phrase (NP) Signup and view all the answers

What does functional grammar analyze within the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse'?

Verb phrase (VP) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on the relationships between words, phrases, and sentences?

Descriptive grammar Signup and view all the answers