Exam 3: Developing Effective Paragraphs

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." -Working in a day-care center improved my patience, my communication skills, and my multitasking skills.

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." -I want to write about successful job interviews.

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 be about my family.

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the letter of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. -(1) Stress negatively affects many different parts of the body, from the brain to the bones. (2) It speeds up heart rate and respiration and raises blood pressure and body temperature. (3) It can interfere with metabolism, appetite, and digestion, so it can make us fat. (4) Stress weakens our immune system, too. (5) If stress continues for long periods of time, it can contribute to life-threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. (6) Stress also worsens depression and weakens memory by shrinking an important part of the brain, perhaps permanently. (7) Stress is good when it gives us extra jolts of adrenaline to achieve peak performance in our daily lives.

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.

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.

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the letter of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. -(1) Although a jellyfish sting is usually painful, it can be treated without having to go to the hospital or doctor's office. (2) First of all, rinse the raised welt on the skin with saltwater. (3) Never use fresh water because it causes the jellyfish tentacles to release more venom. (4) Jellyfish are tough to spot as they're bobbing in the waves, and some areas are known to have large populations of the creatures. (5) An ointment for sunburn or bug bites can be applied to the welt to help reduce the pain. (6) Or, try the technique used by many Hawaiian lifeguards. (7) They make a paste of meat tenderizer mixed with vinegar, smear the paste on the welt, and leave it there for a few minutes. (8) Applying an ice pack will also help to reduce the swelling.

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 letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. -_____

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -This musical child changed name to Nicki Minaj and wrote her first rap at age

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." -My brother is more responsible now than he was five years ago.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Therefore, two full moons rarely happen the same calendar month.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Consequently, the expression "once in a blue moon" is synonym for "rare."

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

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -A "blue moon" not really blue.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Full moons occur twenty-nine days apart.

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

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate. -______________________________________________________________________. Eggs are a great source of choline, a nutrient that may protect against loss of memory later in life. Egg yolks contain substances that protect the cells and tissue in the eyes, preventing diseases that can lead to blindness. In addition, eggs contain a nutrient that keeps the arteries healthy. Therefore, they reduce the chance of developing heart disease. Studies show that they may help ward off breast cancer, too.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Soon Nicki's raps on her MySpace page resulted recordings with Lil Wayne.