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WorksheetsQuiz 1 of Functional English
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
A paragraph in writing mainly discusses:
Several unrelated ideas
One main idea supported by details
Only examples and statistics
The conclusion of an essay
The topic sentence of a paragraph usually appears:
At the end of the essay
In the middle of the paragraph
At the beginning of the paragraph
Nowhere—it’s always hidden
Which sentence is a good thesis statement?
Pollution is bad for the environment
Air pollution harms human health, damages crops, and affects climate change.
Air pollution is a serious issue.
I like my home garden
What does “unity” in a paragraph mean?
All sentences support one main idea
Each sentence begins with a transition
The writer uses different ideas
The paragraph has exactly five sentences
A concluding sentence in a paragraph should:
Start a new topic
Summarize or emphasize the main idea
Introduce a new example
Add an unrelated opinion
John Langan suggests that when developing a paragraph, the best kind of support includes:
Vague general statements
Specific examples, facts, and reasons
Opinions and imagination
Repetition of the topic sentence
Which sentence best demonstrates coherence?
The sun is hot. People like ice cream. Cars use petrol.
First, I cleaned my desk. Next, I opened my notebook. Finally, I began writing my essay.
I enjoy writing essays. My friend likes cricket.
My essay is long, but it is interesting and well-written.
When revising an essay, Langan recommends focusing on content and organization before grammar because:
Readers notice grammar first
It saves time in writing
Grammar is more important than structure
Ideas must be strong before polishing language
Which statement violates the principle of unity?
My favorite hobby is painting landscapes. I also enjoy watching horror movies.
I love painting nature scenes. I use bright colors to express my feelings.
Painting helps me relax after a busy day.
Colors can reflect a person’s emotions.
According to Langan, a well-organized essay should have:
Three body paragraphs that each support one point from the thesis
A long introduction and a short conclusion
Random examples that show creativity
A thesis in the last body paragraph only
