Paragraph Structure
What is a topic sentence? A. A sentence that gives specific examples and details.
B. A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
C. A sentence that gives the writer’s personal opinion.
D. A sentence that connects two different paragraphs.
B. A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
What is a transition signal?
A. A word or phrase that shows the relationship between ideas.
B. A sentence that gives the main idea of a paragraph.
C. A word that replaces a noun.
D. A sentence that gives an example.
A
The census also shows population changes. It is important for a country to know that in order to have appropriate policies.
A. True
B. False
B. False
_____ working from home is convenient, some employees miss their colleagues.
A. Becаuse
B. Although
C. Unless
B. Although
What is a supporting detail?
A. A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
B. A sentence that introduces a new topic.
C. A sentence that connects two paragraphs
D. A sentence that gives more information, examples, or evidence about the main idea.
D. A sentence that gives more information, examples, or evidence about the main idea.
Many consumers want affordable products. ______, companies must keep their prices competitive.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. In addition
D. Whereas
B. Therefore
What is a pronoun?
A. A word that describes a noun
B. A word that shows an action
C. A word that replaces a noun
D. A word that connects two sentences
C. A word that replaces a noun
People can save money _____ they use public transportation.
A. because
B. if
C. whereas
B. if
Put the parts of a paragraph in the correct order. A. Supporting detail + transition
B. Concluding sentence
C. Example
D. Topic sentence
E. Supporting detail
D, E, C, A, B
A vegetarian can be defined as someone who does not eat meat, fish, or other animal products, such as eggs or cheese, _____, he or she eats vegetables, fruits, grains, and seeds.
A. consequently
B. because
C. furthermore
D. instead
E. for example
D. instead
Today, there are about over 74.1 million people under age 18 and 56.4 million people age 65 and older. Ten years later, there will almost be as many old people as there are young ones. These mean that the U.S. is getting older.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Some people prefer studying online, _____ others prefer traditional classrooms.
A. because
B. where as
C. unless
B. where as
Working from home can offer several benefits to employees. Employees can save commuting time. They may also have more flexibility in organizing their workday. Some employees find that a quiet home environment helps them concentrate. However, many companies sell office furniture to businesses. Working from home can therefore make it easier for some employees to manage their time and work environment.
Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?_____________________________________
However, many companies sell office furniture to businesses
Choose the correct word for each blank
Many consumers want affordable products. ________, companies must keep their prices competitive. ________, a low price is not enough to guarantee success. Product quality is also important. ________, companies need to understand what customers really want.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. In addition
Many consumers want affordable products. Therefore, companies must keep their prices competitive. However, a low price is not enough to guarantee success. Product quality is also important. In addition, companies need to understand what customers really want.
B, A, C
What does each pronoun refer to?
"Nike developed the waffle sole in the early 1970s. It gave runners better traction. This helped Nike develop its reputation for innovation. They continued to develop new products."
Pronoun/Refers to
It____________________________________
This__________________________________
They_________________________________
It- the waffle sole
This- the better traction
They- nike
The government should be in the business of ensuring a decent quality of life for its citizens; ----, it should invest the social sector to enable the citizens to function at their optimal level.
A. instead of
B. in other words
C. apart from
D. but for
E. whereas
B. in other words