RWS Review

Read the passage below and answer the question:

"Narration is a paragraph pattern where the writer discusses real-time sequencing of a particular event,past or present."

Which of the following best defines narration?

• A paragraph that tells a story or sequence of events.

• A paragraph that provides sensory details.

• A paragraph that groups items into categories.

• A paragraph that explains the meaning of a term.

Read the passage below and answer the question.

"In the heart of a quiet village, an old woman sat by her window, knitting. Outside, the leaves swayed gently, rustling under the soft touch of the evening breeze."

What type of paragraph is being used in the passage?

• Classification

• Description

• Narration

• Definition

Read the passage below and answer the question.

"Description tells readers about the physical characteristics of a person, place, or thing. It appeals to the five senses—sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell."

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive sentence?

• "She was exhausted after running five miles, but she felt accomplished."

• "She ran five miles to train for the marathon next month."

• "Sweat dripped from her forehead as she gasped for breath, her muscles burning from the long run."

• "The marathon was scheduled for next month, so she had to train every day."

Read the passage below and answer the question.

"Friendship is a close relationship between two people who support and care for each other. Unlike mere acquaintances, friends share experiences and trust."

What pattern of paragraph development is used in the passage?

• Classification

• Exemplification

• Narration

• Definition

Read the passage below and answer the question.

"Technology has changed education in many ways. For example, students now use online tools like Google Classroom to submit assignments. In addition, digital libraries provide access to thousands of books instantly."

Which pattern of development is being used?

• Definition

• Exemplification

• Description

• Narration

If an author wants to explain the reasons behind the decline in bee populations over the past decade, which pattern of paragraph development would be the most appropriate?

• Comparison and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Persuasion

• Cause and Effect

A paragraph discussing the benefits and drawbacks of solar energy versus wind energy would best fit which pattern of paragraph development?

• Cause and Effect

• Classification

• Comparison and Contrast

• Narration

If an author aims to persuade readers to support a local environmental initiative, which pattern of paragraph development would be most effective?

• Cause and Effect

• Persuasion

• Problem and Solution

• Classification

1. “Unlike S5, iPhone’s battery is not user-replaceable and has a shorter talk time, but when it comes to built-in storage, iPhone 6 outperforms S5.”

What pattern of development is present in the statement above?

• Cause and Effect

• Comparison and Contrast

• Problem – Solution

• Description

Sarah is writing an essay for her homework about the ethnic groups that reside in the Philippines and their exact locations on the map. What pattern of development would help her the most in accomplishing her task?

• Classification and Division

• Cause and Effect

• Narration

• Description