presents the main idea of the paragraph. This is usually found at the beginning, but can also be stated in the middle or the end.

This refers to the main parts of your paragraph

The following sentences are true about paragraph except for one.

• A paragraph should always follow the general to particular pattern.

• A paragraph should be clear, cohesive, coherent, and well-developed.

• A paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

This is the function of grammatical signals.

• They make the sentences longer and more informative.

• They give supporting information about the topic sentence.

• They help organize and unify the sentences in a paragraph.

The following are characteristics of general ideas except for one.

• broad

• vague

• vivid

This word best describes a particular statement.

• ambiguous

• detailed

• unclear

The following signal verbs can be used to express a counterclaim except for one.

• agree

• oppose

• refute

Because he was extremely feeling hot and thirsty, Jose drank two glasses of ice-cold water.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Since Melissa worked very hard for the company, she was promoted as the new supervisor.

• CAUSE

• EFFECT

Because the rain poured so heavily, People ran for their cars

• CAUSE

• EFFECT