In business writing, the topic sentence of a paragraph is :

In business writing, the topic sentence of a paragraph is
 
  A) usually implied and is rarely included in the paragraph.
  B) generally explicit and is often the first sentence in the paragraph.
  C) often vague and is usually placed in the middle of the paragraph.
  D) most often understated and normally is the last sentence in the paragraph.
  E) used to present specific data for the reader.

Ques. 2

Words such as nevertheless, however, but, and therefore
 
  A) are called pointer words.
  B) introduce modifiers.
  C) occur only in complex sentences.
  D) are useful for making transitions.
  E) are used as connotative words.

Ques. 3

In ________ paragraph, a writer analyzes the reasons for and/or the consequences of an action, an event, or a decision.
 
  A) an illustration
  B) a comparison and contrast
  C) a cause and effect
  D) a problem and solution
  E) an augmentation

Ques. 4

Identify and define the four basic varieties of sentences.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 5

A typical paragraph contains the three basic elements of
 
  A) a topic sentence, support sentences, and transitional words and phrases.
  B) simple, compound, and complex sentences followed by compound-complex sentences.
  C) the main idea, supporting ideas, and evidence.
  D) a problem, discussion, and a solution.
  E) strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

Ques. 6

To emphasize a dependent clause, it is better to place it at the end of a sentence rather than in the middle.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Ques. 7

You can emphasize key points by
 
  A) using few, but strong, words to describe them.
  B) making less important ideas the subject of the topic sentence.
  C) placing them at the end of the paragraph.
  D) using several simple sentences in a row.
  E) giving the most important points the most space.

Ques. 8

Consider the following sentence: Employee turnover has decreased significantly this quarter, so even though you may question Sam's training methods, you'll have to admit that his results are impressive. What type of sentence does it represent?
 
  A) compound
  B) complex
  C) congruent
  D) compound-complex
  E) simple-run on