Writing a comparison or contrast paragraph involves all of the following except
a. identifying the two subjects that you will compare or contrast.
b. stating whether you will focus on similarities, differences, or both.
c. writing a topic sentence that announces what you will do.
d. deciding on points of comparison or contrast.
Ques. 2In the sentence As the result of attending summer school, Ben was able to improve his grade point average, complete his minor in art, and graduate on time, the cause is
a. attending summer school.
b. improving his grade point average.
c. completing his minor in art.
d. graduating on time.
Ques. 3In the sentence Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a pathological fear of weight gain, the term being defined is
a. anorexia nervosa.
b. eating disorder.
c. pathological fear.
d. weight gain.
Ques. 4The organization pattern that explains a subject by identifying and describing its parts or categories is
a. comparison.
b. classification.
c. definition.
d. cause and effect.
Ques. 5Building a bat house is a simple project that can be accomplished in just a few hours.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. description
Ques. 6Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional baseball in April of 1947 and later was named the first Rookie of the Year.
a. chronological order
b. example
c. process
d. description
Ques. 7St. Barts is one of the loveliest and most colorful islands in the Caribbean, with lush green hills, red-roofed houses, and a sea and sky of sapphire blue.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. description
Ques. 8Several plants can add beauty and fragrance to your garden while attracting butterflies and other beneficial wildlife.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. example