Exam 3: Developing Effective Paragraphs

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of 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.

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." -Getting organized is the key to successfully taking several classes at the same time.

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. -______________

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. -In 2010, the fierce rapper won the BET award for Hip-Hop Best Female.

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.

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of 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.

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. -(1) One of the great mysteries of archeology, the study of past human life and culture, is the Nazca Lines.. (2) In the desert south of Lima, Peru, these lines form drawings so huge that they are best viewed from an airplane. (3) Depicting enormous hummingbirds, monkeys, whales, spiders, and geometric shapes, these lines were scratched into the earth over a thousand-year period from 500 BC to 500 AD. (4) Since their "discovery" by a pilot in the 1930s, scientists have struggled to understand their meaning. (5) Some researchers believe that the Nazca lines served a spiritual purpose and were a way to communicate with the gods. (4) Many others claim that the lines predicted seasonal changes and other astrological events. (5) Some believe that the lines pointed to precious sources of water. (6) The mystery of the crystal skulls is another great mystery of archeology. (7) The most far-fetched theory about the Nazca lines is that they sent messages to space aliens and provided runways where ships from outer space could land.

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of 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 letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. -_____

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the letter of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. -(1) All parents want their kids to be safe, happy, and healthy. (2) Therefore, they should make sure that their children learn how to swim. (3) Swimming is fun, and most children enjoy playing in the water once they conquer their fears and improve their swimming skills. (4) Even more important, though, knowing how to swim is a crucial skill that could well save a child's life. (5) When children 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. (6) Safety-conscious parents will also make sure that their kids wear bicycle helmets to protect their fragile heads. (7) Finally, kids should know how to swim because it's a great form of exercise. (8) Too many children in our society are overweight, and swimming could be an enjoyable way to help them shed excess pounds.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Despite a tough childhood with her abusive father in Queens, New York, Nicki into the excellent Laguardia High School of Music and Art.

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of 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.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -It is a nickname for second full moon in the same month.

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." -People are truly amazing.

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. 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.

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate. -____________________________________________________. Some alligator hunters stalk their prey for its meat. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, alligator meat is flavorful and healthful because it is naturally high in protein, low in fat, and free of artery-clogged cholesterol. Therefore, many hunters want to put it on their own tables or sell it to a growing market. Other hunters, though, are more interested in pursuing these reptiles for their hides. Because alligator skins are in demand for fashionable products like purses, shoes, boots, wallets, and belts, the hide of a six- to seven-foot alligator can fetch $300 or more. Then there are the hunters in search of a trophy to take home to show their friends. These people travel to Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, paying thousands of dollars to bag an alligator that is then stuffed and mounted for permanent display.

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 become a nurse for three reasons.

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.