Question 1

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision."
-An effective salesperson knows the product, listens to the customer, and helps the customer find what he or she needs.
A) good topic sentence
B) needs revision

Accepted Answer

The sentence is specific enough to be the topic sentence of a paragraph about the qualities of an effective salesperson. It states the main points that will be discussed in the paragraph.

Question 2

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision."
-Getting organized is the key to successfully taking several classes at the same time.
A) good topic sentence
B) needs revision

Accepted Answer

The sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph because it clearly presents the main idea of the paragraph and is specific enough to be elaborated upon in the following sentences.

Question 3

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision."
-High school and college differ in terms of workload, teachers, and expectations for students.
A) good topic sentence
B) needs revision
Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is specific enough to guide a paragraph discussing the differences between high school and college in terms of workload, teachers, and expectations.

Question 4

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence.
-_____
A) Several websites can help job seekers in their search for employment.
B) Monster.com, which has 800,000 job listings, is the most popular online database of employment opportunities.
C) On the CareerBuilder.com site, job seekers can search 400,000 positions by location, job title, or salary.
D) Yahoo! Hot Jobs offers a search by company or location.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A provides a broad statement that introduces the topic of job search websites. The other sentences provide specific examples of websites but do not provide a general overview of the topic.

Question 5

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.
-(1) Developing "hard skills" like technical expertise and experience is important to career success. (2) However, it is the "soft skills" that help people get a job, keep it, and excel in their career fields. (3) A soft skill like the ability to communicate, for example, helps a job applicant express himself or herself well in job interviews, which increases the chances of being hired. (4) Job interviews can be very stressful, so applicants should learn to control their anxiety with techniques like breathing and positive affirmations. (5) Soft skills like a strong work ethic and the ability to work with different kinds of people will help you keep the job once you get it. (6) And solid information-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills are all soft skills that help employees advance into positions with greater authority and higher pay.
A) sentence 3
B) sentence 4
C) sentence 5

Accepted Answer

Sentence 4 does not belong in the paragraph as it shifts focus to managing stress during job interviews, which is not directly related to the discussion of soft skills in career success.

Question 6

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions.
-It is a nickname for second full moon in the same month.
A) the
B) an
C) correct

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires the definite article "the" before "second full moon" to make it grammatically correct.

Question 7

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence.
-_____
A) Exercise improves appearance by toning muscles and eliminating excess weight.
B) Exercise helps lower blood pressure and ward off cardiovascular disease.
C) Exercise reduces stress and contributes to overall well-being.
D) Exercise is essential for good health.

Accepted Answer

"Exercise is essential for good health" is a strong, clear, and limited enough sentence to be a good topic sentence. The remaining sentences all support this main idea and provide specific reasons why exercise is essential for good health.

Question 8

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.
-(1) Stage fright is a common problem for many people who perform or present in public. (2) The symptoms of stage fright, like trembling, flushing, nausea, or even fainting, have nothing to do with talent or celebrity. (3) In fact, many famous people admit they suffer from stage fright and have searched for ways to control it. (4) Singer Adele, for example, still experiences severe stage fright despite critical praise, music awards, and millions of admiring fans. (5) She relies on hypnotherapy to control her anxiety enough to perform. (6) "Rolling in the Deep" is just one Adele song. (7) The beloved blind opera star Andrea Bocelli admits that his stage fright lasts the entire performance, but that nervousness helps fuel a great performance. (8) Whether you are a student giving a speech or a world-famous politician, experts urge you never to give in to the anxiety but to perform anyway, calming yourself by breathing deeply, reading a poem, or imagining your best friend in the audience.
A) sentence 4
B) sentence 6
C) sentence 7

Accepted Answer

Sentence 6 does not belong in this paragraph as it does not continue the discussion on stage fright or provide any relevant information. It appears to be a random statement about Adele's song.

Question 9

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence.
-_____
A) As climate change dries up the moist environments they need, more frogs die out.
B) The disappearance of frogs around the world is a disturbing sign of ecological problems.
C) Because frogs eat mosquitoes and flies that carry serious diseases, those illnesses rise as frogs become extinct.
D) Because many other species eat frogs, their passing pushes those species toward extinction.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the main topic of the paragraph, which is the disappearance of frogs and its significance as an indicator of larger ecological issues. The other sentences provide supporting details and examples to further develop this topic.

Question 10

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision."
-I want to write about sports.
A) good topic sentence
B) needs revision

Accepted Answer

The sentence is too broad and doesn't provide enough focus for a good paragraph. It would need to be revised to a more specific topic within the broad subject of sports.

Question 11

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision."
-Friendship is very important.
A) good topic sentence
B) needs revision

Accepted Answer

This sentence is too broad and general to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph. It doesn't provide enough specific details or focus on a particular aspect of friendship. A better topic sentence might be something like "The benefits of having a strong support system through close friendships can greatly improve one's mental health."

Question 12

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate.
-___________________________________________________________________. One of my friends, Ella, is a painter who creates beautiful landscapes on canvas. Larry, another friend of mine, is an excellent musician who can play ten different instruments. He plays in a band, and he also composes music. Lynn, who has been my friend since high school, writes poetry. She has published a few of her poems, and she even won a poetry contest while she was in college. My friend Amal makes jewelry and sells his work at art shows and craft fairs. I find that I am more creative myself when I spend time with them.
A) I have quite a few friends.
B) My friends are creative and talented people.
C) Friendship is very important.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph describes the creative and artistic talents of the author's friends, supporting the idea that the friends are creative and talented people.

Question 13

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select the number of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.
-(1) One of the great mysteries of archeology, the study of past human life and culture, is the Nazca Lines.. (2) In the desert south of Lima, Peru, these lines form drawings so huge that they are best viewed from an airplane. (3) Depicting enormous hummingbirds, monkeys, whales, spiders, and geometric shapes, these lines were scratched into the earth over a thousand-year period from 500 BC to 500 AD. (4) Since their "discovery" by a pilot in the 1930s, scientists have struggled to understand their meaning. (5) Some researchers believe that the Nazca lines served a spiritual purpose and were a way to communicate with the gods. (4) Many others claim that the lines predicted seasonal changes and other astrological events. (5) Some believe that the lines pointed to precious sources of water. (6) The mystery of the crystal skulls is another great mystery of archeology. (7) The most far-fetched theory about the Nazca lines is that they sent messages to space aliens and provided runways where ships from outer space could land.
A) sentence 3
B) sentence 6
C) sentence 7

Accepted Answer

The answer of Check the following paragraphs for unity. Select...

Question 14

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions.
-Therefore, two full moons rarely happen the same calendar month.
A) to
B) in
C) correct

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence should be: "Therefore, two full moons rarely happen in the same calendar month."

Question 15

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate.
-____________________________________________________. Some alligator hunters stalk their prey for its meat. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, alligator meat is flavorful and healthful because it is naturally high in protein, low in fat, and free of artery-clogged cholesterol. Therefore, many hunters want to put it on their own tables or sell it to a growing market. Other hunters, though, are more interested in pursuing these reptiles for their hides. Because alligator skins are in demand for fashionable products like purses, shoes, boots, wallets, and belts, the hide of a six- to seven-foot alligator can fetch $300 or more. Then there are the hunters in search of a trophy to take home to show their friends. These people travel to Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, paying thousands of dollars to bag an alligator that is then stuffed and mounted for permanent display.
A) Alligator hunting is an extremely dangerous hobby.
B) Alligators are hunted for several reasons.
C) Alligator meat is very nutritious.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph discusses different reasons why alligators are hunted, including for their meat, hide, and as a trophy. Therefore, the most accurate topic sentence is "Alligators are hunted for several reasons."

Question 16

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision."
-This paragraph will be about my family.
A) good topic sentence
B) needs revision

Accepted Answer

The sentence is too broad and vague. It doesn't provide any specific information about the focus or scope of the paragraph. A good topic sentence should be more specific and give readers a clear idea of what to expect in the paragraph.

Question 17

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the letter of the topic sentence that is most accurate.
-______________________________________________________________. First of all, most people don't have a realistic idea of portion sizes. Restaurants often contribute to the problem by serving portions that are twice the recommended serving size. Second, people choose fad diets that they can't sustain rather than changing their eating habits for good. To make matters worse, people don't exercise because they find it difficult or boring. Therefore, they make excuses and don't do it. Finally, people don't want to give up their favorite foods, so they refuse to change their eating habits.
A) A sensible diet is the key to weight loss.
B) Obesity has become a serious problem in America.
C) People fail to lose weight for a number of reasons.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph discusses several reasons why people fail to lose weight, including unrealistic portion sizes, unsustainable fad diets, lack of exercise, and reluctance to give up favorite foods. The topic sentence in this paragraph could be "People fail to lose weight for a number of reasons," as it accurately summarizes the main point of the paragraph.

Question 18

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions.
-A "blue moon" not really blue.
A) the
B) is
C) correct

Accepted Answer

The sentence is missing the verb "is" to be grammatically correct: "A 'blue moon' is not really blue."

Question 19

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions.
-Consequently, the expression "once in a blue moon" is synonym for "rare."
A) to
B) a
C) correct

Accepted Answer

The sentence is missing the word "synonym for 'a rare.'"

Question 20

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions.
-Full moons occur twenty-nine days apart.
A) a
B) in
C) correct

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete and grammatically correct as it stands.

Quiz 3: Developing Effective Paragraphs

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. -_____

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -It is a nickname for second full moon in the same month.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. -_____

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select the letter of the sentence that would be the best topic sentence. -_____

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." -I want to write about sports.

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." -Friendship is very important.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Therefore, two full moons rarely happen the same calendar month.

If the sentence is limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "good topic sentence." If the sentence is NOT limited enough to be the topic sentence of a good paragraph, select "needs revision." -This paragraph will be about my family.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -A "blue moon" not really blue.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Consequently, the expression "once in a blue moon" is synonym for "rare."

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. -Full moons occur twenty-nine days apart.