Paragraphs are composed of two basic types of sentences: a topic sentence and
complex sentences.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 2A paragraph is composed of a group of sentences developing or expressing one main
idea.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 3Sentences are good for conveying short pieces of information, but ____ develop(s) a
topic in greater detail.
a. an essay
b. a report
c. a paragraph
d. all of the above
Ques. 4Revising a first draft can include which of the following? (Circle all that apply.)
a. adding sentence variety
b. reshaping the controlling idea of the topic sentence
c. providing more development for the topic sentence
d. making the topic subject more specific
Ques. 5The reporter's six questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how can help a
writer develop a desired focus about the subject topic.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 6After a first draft is completed, a writer should
a. check for sentence variety.
b. revise for paragraph unity.
c. proofread for grammar and mechanics.
d. all of the above.
Ques. 7The development of a topic is primarily influenced by
a. length and audience.
b. purpose and audience.
c. purpose and length.
d. all of the above.
Ques. 8If an interrupter is not necessary to understand the main clause, commas are not placed
around it.
a. True
b. False
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