A paragraph that is choppy can be improved by using
a) longer sentences.
b) shorter sentences.
c) more evidence.
d) transitional words or phrases.
Ques. 2All of the following are common transitional words or phrases used to introduced examples except
a) for instance.
b) specifically.
c) namely.
d) then.
Ques. 3Other facts cannot be confirmed but have never been proven untrue. These are
called ___________________facts.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 4In addition to transitional words and certain types of repetition, a final strategy for
linking ideas in a paragraph is by
_____________________________
_____.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 5If your instructor notes that the paragraph lacks focus, you need to
_________________ your point.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 6All of the following are good ways to develop a definition paper except
a) giving a circular definition.
b) giving a formal definition.
c) telling the origin of the word.
d) telling what the word is not.
Ques. 7One of the most important points in writing a comparison or contrast is
a) defining terms.
b) sticking to a single pattern of organization.
c) refuting the opposition.
d) using sensory details.
Ques. 8When writing a causal analysis, it is best to
a) focus on remote causes.
b) stick with the nearest cause.
c) qualify your main idea with words like may and seem.
d) avoid using personal experience in your supporting points.
Ques. 9Time transitions like first, next, and then are usually used
a) in narrations and descriptions.
b) in narrations and process papers.
c) in comparisons and process papers.
d) in definitions and descriptions.
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