How many types of paragraphs are there? Mention each type.
There are four. Narrative, descriptive, expository and persuasive.
100
Expressions such as: next, then, after that are signal of ________.
sequence
100
Fill in the blanks with the correct option.
1. The tornado, ____, caused the death of twenty people.
a) in addition b) also c) moreover
c) moreover
100
Type of organization of details in expository writing in which you begin with most obvious details to the less obvious ones.
Order of familiarity
200
What's the main objective of an expository paragraph?
To explain, analyze or inform about a topic
200
Expressions such as: above, further on and next to are signal of....
location
200
What is the topic in the following sentence.
Making a bonfire is a skill campers must learn.
Making a bonfire
200
How many aspects are there to take into account when writing an expository paragraph?
Ten
300
In the expository writing, the controlling idea in the topic sentence that states an idea or an attitude about the topic is called..
Generalization
300
Mention at least two transition words or expressions used in illustration.
An example of, the most significant example, to illustrate, for example, for instance, etc...
300
What's the generalization in the following sentence.
The high price of oil is bad for the economy
bad for the economy
300
Correct usage, level of maturity and effectiveness refer to...
Word choice
400
A kind of example used in expository writing not to prove the generalization but to illustrate it.
Illustration
400
Mention at least three transitional expressions, mentioned in chapter 3, that indicate chronological order.
first, second, next, then, last & finally.
400
Fill in the blanks with the correct option.
Take, ____, the earthquake in Mexico in 1985.
a) to illustrate b) for example c) an example of
b) for example
400
What's a clincher sentence?
It concludes the paragraph either by restating the main idea presented in the topic sentence or it provides a final comment about the main idea.
500
Type of organization of details in which you go from the least to the most interesting facts in expository wirting.
Order of Importance or Emphatic
500
"Besides" and "In addition" mean approximately the same; however, one of them is considered more formal and it is a good idea to use it in formal essays. Which one is it?
In addition
500
Read the following statement. There is one mechanical error, point out the type of mechanical error it is.
Juan has never been a good student nevertheless he got a scholarship.