2. Which essential part of a paragraph elaborates the topic by including specific details or evidences?

3. Which essential part of a paragraph uses a transitional device like thus, therefore, indeed or finally in restating the topic of the paragraph?

4. What principle of paragraph writing is evident when all sentences in the paragraph talk about one central idea or topic?

5. What principle of paragraph writing is applied when a paragraph describes, elaborates, explains, or supports its topic sentence, leaving no significant questions in readers’ minds?

6. What pattern of paragraph development is used to explain a process on how to do something by presenting the steps, procedure, or instructions?

7. What pattern of paragraph development uses series of examples to support and further explain the topic sentence?

8. What is the topic sentence in the paragraph below?    

 E-mail is not something you can hold in your hand and send in the mail. It is simply a mail put into digital form and can be sent to its recipient through the Internet. Also, you don’t need a stamp to send it. E-mail has been turned into something electronically made that can be sent in anyplace, anytime, as long as the recipient has an internet connection. For example, a person does not need to go to the post office just to send an important letter or message. All he or she has to do is simply open his or her E-mail account, type a message and send it to the recipient’s E-mail address. In other words, E-mail is an electronic mail.

9. ‘Vlogs are different from blogs.’ Which pattern of paragraph development best fits given the topic sentence?

10. Which of the following arrangement of sentences is an example of a coherent paragraph?

1 - Deforestation is the cutting or the removal of trees for agricultural, mining, or urbanization purposes.

2- Also, it disregards greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming

3- There are many reasons why deforestation is considered a devastating environmental issue.

4- These are the reasons why deforestation is a serious environmental issue.

5- Despite its good intention, it has led to environmental problems such as soil erosion, flooding, and loss of habitats for the animals and plants.

11. What pattern of development is appropriate for item number 10?

12. Which of the following arrangement of sentences is an example of a coherent paragraph?

1. When we were there, we visited many famous tourist spots.

2. Visiting Korea is my most memorable get away.

3. My dad surprised us that we were going to Korea for vacation.

4. My most unforgettable trip happened when I was 15 years old.

5. What is more memorable was when we watched the concert of my favorite K-pop band, BTS.

13. What pattern of development is appropriate for item number 12?

14. What pattern of paragraph development is used in the paragraph below? Boracay, one of the most famous beaches in the world, is also popular as a blessed island. You will be amazed and fascinated when you visit the place. Its powder-like sand will make you feel like you are in a paradise island. Seeing its crystal-clear water, will make you feel blessed and alive. Many locals and tourists always go back not only because of the paradise-like view but also to enjoy life and its blessings.

15. Based on the paragraph in number 14, what sentence violates the principle of coherence?