Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 10

About Unity
1. Which sentence in paragraph 2 should be omitted in the interest of paragraph unity ( Write the opening words. )
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About Support
2. After which sentence in paragraph 3 is more support needed
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About Coherence
3. What are the two transition words or phrases that signal two major points of support for the thesis
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About the introduction and Conclusion
4. Which sentence best describes the opening paragraph
a. It begins with a general statement of the topic and narrows it down to a thesis statement.
b. It uses an incident or brief story.
c. It explains the importance of the topic to the reader.
d. It starts with an idea that is the opposite of the one then developed.
5. Which method is used in the conclusion
a. Summary and final thought
b. Thought-provoking question
c. Recommendation