Body Paragraphs
These parts of body paragraphs hold them, and the entire essay, together.
transitions
This is the simplest type of conclusion.
This is one way to organize a comparison/contrast essay.
point-by-point or block
This type of verb connects the subject with a word that describes it.
linking
True or false: Most run-on sentences can be fixed in multiple ways.
true
This characteristic of an effective body paragraph means that the body paragraph has a strong topic sentence that states the main idea and sets the course that the paragraph will follow.
direction
This type of conclusion suggests a solution.
recommendation
This is another way to organize a comparison/contrast essay.
point-by-point or block
To find out if a verb is a linking verb, substitute the verb for this word.
is or was
A FANBOYS conjunction usually follows this punctuation mark.
comma
This characteristic of an effective body paragraph means that the paragraph makes one point and sticks to it.
unity
This type of conclusion looks to the future.
prediction
A “cause” essay looks for answers to this question.
why
This is constructed of “to” plus a present tense verb and cannot act as a verb in a sentence.
infinitive
In “The professor herself approved the schedule,” is “herself” intensive or reflexive?
This characteristic of an effective body paragraph means that the paragraph contains a specific and detailed discussion of the idea stated in the topic sentence.
support
This type of conclusion is one to avoid because it can be insulting to readers; here's an example: “Stay away from drugs – you'll be glad you did.”
sermonizing
An essay that focuses on effects is examining this.
results
“Of the glass” is a good example of this type of construction.
prepositional phrase
True or false: The indefinite pronoun “few” is never plural.
false (always)
This characteristic of an effective body paragraph means that the ideas in the paragraph are logically connected and easy to follow.
coherence
This type of conclusion is one to avoid because it's stiff and awkward; here's an example: “As I have proven in this essay by discussing the above-mentioned points...”
starched prose
This type of essay involves placing subjects into categories.
classification
True or false: “Have swum” is a proper verb.
true (past participle)
The following sentence exhibits this type of modifier: “With a wave of his wand, the rabbit was pulled from the magician's hat.”
dangling