Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 7

About Unity
1. The ( fill in the correct answer: first, second, third) _________ supporting paragraph of "Successful Exercise" lacks a topic sentence.
Write a topic sentence that expresses its main point:
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2. Which of the following sentences from paragraph 4 should be omitted in the interest of paragraph unity
a. "Finally, use common sense in getting started."
b. "Common sense isn't so common, as anyone who reads newspapers and watches the world can tell you."
c. "If this is your first attempt at exercising, begin slowly."
d. "You do not need to do each movement the full number of times at first, but you should try each one."
About Support
3. Which sentence in paragraph 3 needs to be followed by more supporting details ( Write the opening words. )
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About Coherence
4. Read paragraph 3 and find the four sentences that begin with time signals. Write those four signals here.
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About the introduction and Conclusion
5. Which statement best describes the introduction
a. It begins with a couple of general points about the topic and then narrows down to the thesis.
b. It explains the importance of daily exercise to the reader.