Practice Paragraph Writing: Cohesion And Development (8.5) - Module 8: Formal Writing & Advanced Grammar

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is a topic sentence?
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It's usually the first sentence.
Question 2.
Name one type of transition word.
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Think of words that connect ideas.
3Question 3.
What is a topic sentence?
- The first sentence of a paragraph
- The concluding sentence
- A sentence that summarizes a book
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Think about what guides the other sentences.
4Question 4.
True or False: Supporting details are only examples.
- True
- False
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Consider different ways to support an idea.
Question 5.
Write a cohesive and unified paragraph about the benefits of teamwork in sports, ensuring a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and smooth transitions.
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Ensure each sentence relates back to your topic sentence.
Question 6.
Analyze a poorly written paragraph that lacks focus and unity, then rewrite it to enhance its coherence and clarity.
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Identify sentences that detract from the main idea.

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