Exam 3: Developing Effective Paragraphs

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. __________________________________________________________________________. Infants often resist when medicine is put into their mouths-just like many household pets do. If your baby will not swallow a medication, the veterinarian suggests that you measure out the liquid in an oral syringe and squirt a small amount into his or her mouth. Then, gently blow on the baby's face. This triggers a reflex response in both pets and children, causing them to blink and then quickly swallow. Repeat the procedure until the infant has swallowed the whole dose.

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." High school and college differ in terms of workload, teachers, and expectations for students.

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Studies show that many college students today suffer from anxiety and stress.  (2) Stress negatively affects many different parts of the body, from the brain to the bones.  (3) It speeds up heart rate and respiration and raises blood pressure and body temperature.   (4) It can interfere with metabolism, appetite, and digestion, so it can make us fat. (5)  Stress weakens our immune system, too. (6) If stress continues for long periods of time, it can contribute to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.  (7) More attention is being paid to women's heart disease, a serious problem. (8) Stress also worsens depression and weakens memory by shrinking an important part of the brain. (9) Although some stress is good when it gives us extra jolts of adrenaline to achieve peak performance in our daily lives, too much stress can truly harm us.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. Future rap star Onika Tanya Maraj born in Trinidad in 1982.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. She is the best-selling female rapper of all time, having sold over five million albums worldwide.

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. ______________________________________________________________. First of all, most people don't have a realistic idea of portion sizes. Restaurants often contribute to the problem by serving portions that are twice the recommended serving size. Second, people choose fad diets that they can't sustain rather than changing their eating habits for good. To make matters worse, people don't exercise because they find it difficult or boring. Therefore, they make excuses and don't do it. Finally, people don't want to give up their favorite foods, so they refuse to change their eating habits.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. _____

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." I want to write about sports.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. ______________

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Everyone wants to be safe, happy, and healthy. (2) Therefore, they should make sure that they learn how to swim. (3) Swim lessons can be found at local pools and Ys, or a friend who is a strong swimmer might make a good teacher. (4) Once people conquer their fears and improve their swimming skills, they see that swimming is fun. (5) More important, though, knowing how to swim is a crucial skill that could well save a life. (6) When people know how to swim, they are better able to save themselves in the event they fall into a swimming pool or off of a boat. (7) Finally, people should know how to swim because it's a great form of exercise. (8) Too many in our society are overweight, and swimming could be an enjoyable way to help them shed excess pounds.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. _____

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select " good topic sentence ." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select " needs revision ." This paragraph will discuss traveling on a budget.

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." An effective salesperson knows the product, listens to the customer, and helps the customer find what he or she needs.

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." Friendship is very important.

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Developing "hard skills" like technical expertise and experience is important to career success. (2) However, it is the "soft skills" that help people get a job, keep it, and excel in their career fields. (3) A soft skill like the ability to communicate, for example, helps a job applicant express himself or herself well in job interviews, which increases the chances of being hired. (4) Job interviews can be very stressful, so applicants should learn to control their anxiety with techniques like breathing and positive affirmations. (5) Soft skills like a strong work ethic and the ability to work with different kinds of people will help you keep the job once you get it. (6) And solid information-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills are all soft skills that help employees advance into positions with greater authority and higher pay.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. _____

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. ___________________________________________________________________. One of my friends, Ella, is a painter who creates beautiful landscapes on canvas. Larry, another friend of mine, is an excellent musician who can play ten different instruments. He plays in a band, and he also composes music. Lynn, who has been my friend since high school, writes poetry. She has published a few of her poems, and she even won a poetry contest while she was in college. My friend Amal makes jewelry and sells his work at art shows and craft fairs. I find that I am more creative myself when I spend time with them.

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Stage fright is a common problem for many people who perform or present in public. (2) The symptoms of stage fright, like trembling, flushing, nausea, or even fainting, have nothing to do with talent or celebrity. (3) In fact, many famous people admit they suffer from stage fright and have searched for ways to control it.  (4) Singer Adele, for example, still experiences severe stage fright despite critical praise, music awards, and millions of admiring fans. (5) She relies on hypnotherapy to control her anxiety enough to perform. (6) "Rolling in the Deep" is just one Adele song. (7) The beloved blind opera star Andrea Bocelli admits that his stage fright lasts the entire performance, but that nervousness helps fuel a great performance. (8) Whether you are a student giving a speech or a world-famous politician, experts urge you never to give in to the anxiety but to perform anyway, calming yourself by breathing deeply, reading a poem, or imagining your best friend in the audience.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. ______________

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. _______________________________________________________________________. When a fifteen-foot tiger shark bit off most of her left arm just below the shoulder, thirteen-year-old Bethany Hamilton did not cry during the attack. She was calm while her friend's father tied a tourniquet around her arm. After a harrowing experience like that, most people wouldn't want to go back into the ocean ever again. Bethany, however, was back on her surfboard just one month later. She also began entering competitions again, refusing special treatment. She said she now prays, sings, or calls out to nearby friends to keep her courage up because fear is something you just have to get over.