GEI-3, U3C: on Paragraphs and Essays

What is the relationship between a paragraph and an essay according to the text?

• An essay can exist without paragraphs

• A paragraph is unrelated to an essay

• You cannot write an essay without paragraphs

• A paragraph always contains more than five sentences

How many consecutive paragraphs about the same subject usually become an essay?

• Three or more

• Five or more

• Two or more

• Six or more

A well-written paragraph is compared to a:

• Short story

• Mini essay

• Thesis statement

• Concluding paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good paragraph?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Thesis statement

• Concluding sentence

Where is the topic sentence usually found in a paragraph?

• At the end

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• Anywhere in the paragraph

Which sentence is TRUE about the concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• It is compulsory

• It is always the first sentence

• It is optional

• It must contain the thesis statement

Which feature is compulsory for a good essay but not for a paragraph?

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

• Title

• Topic sentence

Where is the thesis statement located in an essay?

• At the start of the introductory paragraph

• In the middle of the essay

• At the end of the introductory paragraph

• In the last paragraph

What is the main function of body paragraphs in an essay?

• To conclude the topic

• To support the thesis statement

• To write the title

• To introduce the topic

Which part of an essay has no counterpart in a stand-alone paragraph?

• Introductory paragraph

• Concluding paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Title