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Paragraph Writing

English Language

Paragraph Writing starts at 2 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Paragraph Writing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Define a paragraph in the context of English writing.
Describe how a paragraph can be developed using cause and effect.
Describe how paragraph length can affect readability.
Describe the difference between a descriptive and a narrative paragraph.
Describe the difference between a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.
Explain how transition words contribute to paragraph coherence.
Explain the difference between coherence and unity in a paragraph.
Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph: "Many people enjoy traveling to new places. Exploring different cultures can be exciting and educational. Trying new foods and meeting new people are just some of the benefits of travel. Overall, travel broadens one’s perspective."
Which of the following best defines 'unity' in a paragraph? (1) All sentences are about different topics (2) All sentences support the main idea (3) Sentences are unrelated (4) The paragraph is long
Which of the following best describes the function of supporting sentences in a paragraph? (1) They introduce new topics (2) They provide details and evidence for the main idea (3) They summarize the entire essay (4) They repeat the topic sentence
Which of the following is an example of a transition word used to add information? (1) However (2) Furthermore (3) Although (4) Therefore
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph? (1) Unity (2) Coherence (3) Randomness (4) Adequate development
Fill in the blank: ________ is achieved when all sentences in a paragraph relate to the main idea.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a word or phrase that links sentences and ideas in a paragraph.
Fill in the blank: A ________ paragraph explains the similarities and differences between two or more things.
Fill in the blank: A ________ paragraph tells a story or describes an event.
True or False: A paragraph can be developed using a question and answer format.
True or False: A paragraph can be made up of a single sentence.
True or False: A paragraph can contain more than one main idea.
True or False: A paragraph should only contain simple sentences.