The four essential parts of a paragraph are its

The four essential parts of a paragraph are its
 
  a. topic, reasons, key details, and minor details.
 
  b. main idea, transitions, facts, and examples.
 
  c. topic, main idea, details, and transitions.
 
  d. main idea, key details, transitions, and minor details.

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Ques. 2

Which option was used to change this sentence? The child went to bed reluctantly. Reluctantly,
 
  the child went to bed.
 
  a. Added introductory words c. Inverted the subject and verb.
 
  b. Changed to an exclamation d. Moved a word or words around.

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Ques. 3

A writer often explains how to do something by using supporting details such as
 
  a. reasons.
 
  b. facts.
 
  c. steps or procedures.
 
  d. statistics.

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Ques. 4

Identify the option that logically best combines these simple sentences, making the first idea subordinate to the second. She got to the grocery store. She realized she forgot her ATM card at home.
 
  a. She got to the grocery store, but she realized she forgot her ATM card at home.
 
  b. When she got to the grocery store, she realized she forgot her ATM card at home.
 
  c. She got to the grocery store when she realized she forgot her ATM card at home.
 
  d. Provided that she got to the grocery store, she realized she forgot her ATM card at home.

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Ques. 5

I can help you with your project ___________ you come by my house after class.
 
  a. before
  b. while
  c. because
  d. if

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Ques. 6

You couldn't pay me to eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
 
  a. The cafeteria is too expensive.
 
  b. The food in the cafeteria is delicious.
 
  c. The writer is too proud to accept money.
 
  d. The food in the cafeteria is terrible.

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Ques. 7

My husband's favorite song is Stand by Your Man; ____________, I can't stand it.
 
  a. in addition
  b. however
  c. hence
  d. because

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Ques. 8

Identify the correct sentence.
 
  a. Not far from my apartment is a Chinese restaurant, a department store, and a park that has a running path.
 
  b. Not far from my apartment are a Chinese restaurant, a department store, and a park that have a running path.
 
  c. Not far from my apartment is a Chinese restaurant, a department store, and a park that have a running path.
 
  d. Not far from my apartment are a Chineserestaurant, a department store, and a park that has a running path.

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Ques. 9

Derrick has to study several hours each night; ___________, he risks losing his scholarship.
 
  a. however
  b. otherwise
  c. therefore
  d. furthermore