Composing Effective Paragraphs

1.      What is the main function of a paragraph in an essay?

• A. To present random ideas without structure

• B. To serve as a building block that develops the main idea

• C. To list unrelated facts and opinions

• D. To summarize the entire essay in one sentence

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic elements of a paragraph?

• A. Topic

• B. Topic sentence

• C. Supporting details

• D. Conclusion paragraph

3. What is the purpose of supporting details in a paragraph?

• A.      To introduce a new topic

• B. To explain and support the main idea of the paragraph

• C. To repeat the topic sentence in different words

• D. To summarize the entire essay

4. What characteristic of an effective paragraph ensures that all sentences relate to and support the main idea?

• A.      Coherence

• B.      Development

• C.      Unity

• D.      Organization

5. What is the role of a transitional devices composing effective paragraph?

• A.    To introduce the topic

• B.    To develop the topic further

• C.    To connect one idea to another smoothly

• D.    To restate the conclusion

6. What does "coherence" in a paragraph mean?

• A. The paragraph is written in a confusing way

• B. The paragraph contains many unrelated ideas

• C. The idea of the whole paragraph are connected and related

• D. The sentences are randomly placed

7. Why is development important in a paragraph?

• A. It ensures that all sentences repeat the same idea

• B. It leaves questions unanswered for the reader

• C. It ensures that the paragraph is fully explained and leaves no important questions unanswered

• D. It makes the paragraph shorter

8. Which part of paragraph gives a summary of the main points?

• A. Topic Sentence

• B. Supporting Details

• C. Transitional sentence

• D. Concluding sentence

9. Which characteristic of a paragraph ensures all sentences are arranged logically?

• A. Unity

• B. Coherence

• C. Development

• D. Smooth Transition

10. What are the three basic elements of a paragraph?

• A. Introduction, body, conclusion

• B. Topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence

• C. Paragraph, essay, sentence

• D. Title, first sentence, last sentence