recognizing the organisation ideas

In a well-organized paragraph, the main idea is usually found in:

• The middle sentence

• The first sentence

• The last sentence

• The second sentence

Which of the following indicates a chronological organization?

• Listing reasons or examples in order of importance

• Describing something from first to last

• Comparing two ideas side by side

• Starting with a general statement and narrowing down

What is the purpose of cause and effect organization?

• To describe events in the order they occurred

• To show how one thing leads to another

• To compare similarities and differences

• To summarize multiple points of view

If a writer organizes ideas by explaining one subject first, then moving to the next, this is called:

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

• Spatial order

Which transition word suggests a contrast between ideas?

• However

• Therefore

• As a result

• First

In which type of organization would the writer explain the parts of something before describing its function?

• Comparison and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Spatial order

• Cause and effect

A paragraph that first introduces a problem and then provides a solution follows which organizational pattern?

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

A paragraph organized with a topic sentence followed by supporting details is an example of:

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• General to specific

• Spatial order

Which of the following is an example of compare and contrast organization?

• Explaining the causes and effects of pollution

• Discussing two types of animals, comparing their characteristics

• Telling the events of a historical event in order

• Describing the features of two different cities

The sentence "On the other hand" is a clue that the paragraph uses which organizational structure?

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order