Exam 1: Writing a Paragraph

Put an X beside details that do not support the topic sentence. -Topic sentence: A birthday party requires careful planning. ____ Invitations must be sent. ____ The hosts must prepare a menu and go shopping. ____ Some guests do not bring gifts. ____ Entertainment for the guests must be considered. ____ The hosts are not always shown appreciation for their hard work. ____ The guest list needs to be created. ____ Guests expect colorful decorations.

Label the following topic sentence: OK - good topic sentence N - too narrow B - too broad A - announcement -____ Philip is an avid sportsman.

Label the following topic sentence: OK - good topic sentence N - too narrow B - too broad A - announcement -____ Our neighbors recycle cans and bottles.

What order is most commonly used when arguing a point?

Label the following topic sentence: OK - good topic sentence N - too narrow B - too broad A - announcement -____ The college's strict attendance policy causes problems for students.

The ____ summarizes the details in the paragraph.

The following list contains topics and topic sentences. Label topics T; label topic sentences TS. -____ Three warning signs of alcoholism.

When ____, give yourself 15 minutes to write whatever comes to mind on your subject Without stopping.

Label the following topic sentence: OK - good topic sentence N - too narrow B - too broad A - announcement -____ The subject of my paragraph will be texting.

____ includes making changes in the choice of words, in the selection of details, in Punctuation, and in the patterns and kinds of sentences.

Label the following topic sentence: OK - good topic sentence N - too narrow B - too broad A - announcement -____ I live 30 minutes from my job.

Label the following topic sentence: OK - good topic sentence N - too narrow B - too broad A - announcement -____ The Internet provides useful information.