Reading and Writing Review Quiz

A paragraph consist of three different parts, which among them is commonly found in the beginning, middle, or end?

• Main idea

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting details

• Evidence

The last sentence of a coherent paragraph either introduces a new paragraph or restates the primary topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

________ refers to the unity of ideas in a paragraph. Every detail in a paragraph should support the main idea.

• Coherence

• Cohesion

• Coherent

• Cohesive

What needs to be applied in writing if you want to achieve coherence among the ideas in a paragraph?

• literary devices

• transitional devices

• figure of speech

• Verbs and Adverbs

Attached to my back-bedroom wall is a small wooden rack dangling with red and turquoise necklaces that shimmer as I enter. Just to the right of the rack, billowy white curtains frame a large window with a sill that ends just six inches from the floor.
What logical pattern in applied in the paragraph?

• Chronological Order

• Spatial Order

• Order of Importance

• Compare and Contrast

Johnson plans to write his speech about basketball and he wants to have the following subtopics: the history, the rules, and the greatest players.
What kind of logical pattern is relevant for Johnson's speech?

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order

• Topical Order

• Spatial Order

This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.

What logical pattern is applied in the given selection?

• Topical Order

• Spatial Order

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

This part usually contains the thesis statement, a sentence that states the main idea or focus of the entire text.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

This part ties the ideas in the text together and leaves the reader with a sense of completion.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

This part develops the thesis statement. It gives examples, details, facts, or reasons to support the statement.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion