CCEN4012 L15

1. How many main groups is the topic of this paragraph divided into? What

   are they?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

0. Two groups: physical and mental problems.

1. Does the topic sentence of the paragraph tell you the topics of these

   groups? Does the concluding sentence?

• Y,Y

• Y,N

• N,Y

• N,N

• 5

Answer explanation

0. Two groups: physical and mental problems.

1. Highlight the transition signals in this paragraph.

Answer explanation

0. Two groups: physical and mental problems.

1. In your opinion, would it make any difference if mental health were discussed before physical health? Do you think that one is more important than the other, or are they approximately equal in importance?

• Y; one is more important than the other

• N; one is more important than the other

• Y; they are approximately equal

  in importance

• N; they are approximately equal in importance

Answer explanation

0. Two groups: physical and mental problems.

1. Add a transition signal to show that one group of problems (physical or psychological) is more important than the other:

3. A second, _______ ,major problem is maintaining astronauts’ mental health.

Answer explanation

0. Two groups: physical and mental problems.

1. With a partner, choose one of the topics below and brainstorm ideas for points that you would include in a paragraph. You should agree on the main points but do not discuss how you plan to organize the information.

   Topic: Reasons to learn English

Answer explanation

0. Two groups: physical and mental problems.