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Unit 7: Sticking To The Point And Linking Sentences

Unit Test

Unit Test


This activity contains 20 questions.

	Sentences in a paragraph must make a/an ________.   common point main idea argument transition

	When a writer sticks to the point, the paragraph is always ________.   boring easier to read narrow confused

	When you prove a point, you ________.   repeat it discuss it add something new to it use quotations

	The phrase "for example" introduces ________.   a conclusion repeated words an example new ideas

	A word or phrase that links the sentences of a paragraph is called a/an ________.   repetition transition fact example

	Which of these would best introduce an example?   "In contrast" "Moreover" "Nevertheless" "For instance"

	Which of these would introduce additional information?   "For example" "Moreover" "Therefore" "For instance"

	Which of these techniques will help you determine whether a topic sentence is discussible?   listing opposing opinions brainstorming summarizing the main idea saying, "Oh? Prove it!"

	A broad topic sentence proposes a topic that is ________.   too big for a paragraph perfect for a paragraph too detailed unable to find support

	A narrow topic sentence proposed a topic that is ________.   too big for a paragraph too opinionated too small to be supported perfect for a paragraph

	Which of these topic sentences is too narrow?   I drive a fire engine red car. Changing a tire is a simple task. Lowering the speed limit to 55 mph saved many lives Sports cars make insurance rates go up.

	Which of these topic sentences is too broad?   Biology is interesting. In biology class I found it difficult to dissect a frog. Biology is one branch of science. My biology class is so boring.

	Which of these topic sentences is just right for a paragraph?   My brother collects grocery coupons. Some people shop using coupons. Grocery coupons can save me $15 a week off my total grocery bill. Many products offer coupons.

	Select the strongest topic sentence.   Don’t drink and drive. Alcoholics Anonymous is a national support group. I think the drinking age should be lowered to 18. Drinking is a problem in America.

	Which sentence would be inappropriate for a topic sentence?   Gardening is a relaxing hobby. Growing my own vegetables is rewarding. Gardening can be done in even the smallest of spaces. Gardening is a hobby.

	To write a solid paragraph, you should ________.   repeat the point begin with a discussible point end with a discussible point begin with a broad sentence

	If you begin to write a paragraph about photography, you should ________.   discuss shopping at discount stores discuss your new shoes discuss your new car discuss only photography

	A paragraph whose sentences are properly linked is said to have ________.   coherence proof grammar transition

	An example of an effective link would be ________.   "I told them" "They think that" "The first thing" "They get the"

	An example of a pronoun is ________.   Samuel she Aunt Sara Theodore

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