Short Composition : Paragraphs

1. What is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a well-written paragraph called?

• A) Concluding sentence
• B) Supporting sentence
• C) Topic sentence
• D) Thesis statement

2. Based on the text, what is a primary weakness of a paragraph that does not sufficiently support its topic statement?

• A) It becomes redundant
• B) It loses its focus and unity
• C) It fails to adequately prove its main idea
• D) It lacks a proper conclusion

3. Which type of writing is defined as that which 'pictures a place, a person, or an object'?

• A) Argumentative writing
• B) Narrative writing
• C) Persuasive writing
• D) Descriptive writing

4. If a writer includes a sentence that is outside the scope of the topic sentence, what problem does this create in the paragraph?

• A) The paragraph becomes too short
• B) The sentence is considered redundant or unnecessary
• C) The topic sentence becomes invalid
• D) The paragraph lacks a proper conclusion

5. In the example paragraph about the raincoat, the sentences describing the happiness of different family members serve what structural purpose?

• A) They are multiple topic sentences
• B) They are concluding remarks
• C) They are supporting details that develop the main idea
• D) They are transitional phrases to a new paragraph

6. The exercise that asks to separate sentences about 'My first day in the new school' and 'the National Park of Shalna' highlights a violation of which key paragraph characteristic?

• A) Providing sufficient details
• B) Having a logical beginning, middle, and end
• C) Developing only one controlling idea or thesis
• D) Using descriptive language appealing to the senses

7. What key distinction does the textbook make between the description of Francis Macomber and the description of the boy from 'The Capital of the World'?

• A) The length of the descriptions
• B) The age of the characters being described
• C) The former describes only physical appearance, while the latter includes character nature
• D) The former is from a story, while the latter is from an essay