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 ." I want to write about successful job interviews.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is too broad and lacks specificity to effectively serve as a good topic sentence for a paragraph; it needs to be narrowed down to a more specific aspect of successful job interviews.

Question 2

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Everyone wants to be safe, happy, and healthy. (2) Therefore, they should make sure that they learn how to swim. (3) Swim lessons can be found at local pools and Ys, or a friend who is a strong swimmer might make a good teacher. (4) Once people conquer their fears and improve their swimming skills, they see that swimming is fun. (5) More important, though, knowing how to swim is a crucial skill that could well save a life. (6) When people know how to swim, they are better able to save themselves in the event they fall into a swimming pool or off of a boat. (7) Finally, people should know how to swim because it's a great form of exercise. (8) Too many in our society are overweight, and swimming could be an enjoyable way to help them shed excess pounds.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Although a jellyfish sting is usually painful, it can be treated without having to go to the hospital or doctor's office. (2) First of all, rinse the raised welt on the skin with saltwater. (3) Never use fresh water because it causes the jellyfish tentacles to release more venom. (4) Jellyfish are tough to spot as they're bobbing in the waves, and some areas are known to have large populations of the creatures. (5) An ointment for sunburn or bug bites can be applied to the welt to help reduce the pain. (6) Or, try the technique used by many Hawaiian lifeguards. (7) They make a paste of meat tenderizer mixed with vinegar, smear the paste on the welt, and leave it there for a few minutes. (8) Applying an ice pack will also help to reduce the swelling.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 4 does not fit with the rest of the paragraph because it discusses spotting jellyfish in the water, while the other sentences focus on treating a jellyfish sting.

Question 4

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 discuss traveling on a budget.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. _______________________________________________________________________. When a fifteen-foot tiger shark bit off most of her left arm just below the shoulder, thirteen-year-old Bethany Hamilton did not cry during the attack. She was calm while her friend's father tied a tourniquet around her arm. After a harrowing experience like that, most people wouldn't want to go back into the ocean ever again. Bethany, however, was back on her surfboard just one month later. She also began entering competitions again, refusing special treatment. She said she now prays, sings, or calls out to nearby friends to keep her courage up because fear is something you just have to get over.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph focuses on Bethany Hamilton's bravery and resilience following a shark attack, rather than her skill as a surfer or the dangers of sharks to surfers in general.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Sentence B is the best topic sentence because it broadly introduces the idea that the 1904 World's Fair was a significant event for the introduction of new foods and scientific advancements, setting the stage for more specific examples that could follow in the paragraph.

Question 7

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. Soon Nicki's raps on her MySpace page resulted recordings with Lil Wayne.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence should be "Soon Nicki's raps on her MySpace page resulted in recordings with Lil Wayne," so "in" is the missing word.

Question 8

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. ______________________________________________________________________. Eggs are a great source of choline, a nutrient that may protect against loss of memory later in life. Egg yolks contain substances that protect the cells and tissue in the eyes, preventing diseases that can lead to blindness. In addition, eggs contain a nutrient that keeps the arteries healthy. Therefore, they reduce the chance of developing heart disease. Studies show that they may help ward off breast cancer, too.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph discusses various health benefits of eggs, such as protection against memory loss, eye diseases, heart disease, and breast cancer, making choice A the most accurate topic sentence.

Question 9

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 ." Working in a day-care center improved my patience, my communication skills, and my multitasking skills.

Accepted Answer

The sentence clearly outlines the main points (improvements in patience, communication skills, and multitasking skills) that will be discussed in the paragraph, making it a good topic sentence.

Question 10

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. Future rap star Onika Tanya Maraj born in Trinidad in 1982.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is missing the verb "was" to correctly state that Onika Tanya Maraj was born in Trinidad in 1982.

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 ." People are truly amazing.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "People are truly amazing" is too broad and lacks specificity, making it difficult to focus a paragraph on a clear, concise topic. It needs revision to narrow down the subject and provide a more specific angle for discussion.

Question 12

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. Despite a tough childhood with her abusive father in Queens, New York, Nicki into the excellent Laguardia High School of Music and Art.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is missing the verb "got" to indicate that Nicki was admitted or enrolled into the Laguardia High School of Music and Art.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The sentence about an early focus on music and performing launching will.i.am on the path to stardom serves as a broad introduction to his career, making it the best topic sentence for a paragraph summarizing his journey.

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. This musical child changed name to Nicki Minaj and wrote her first rap at age 12.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is missing the word "her" to correctly link "changed" with "name," making the correct sentence: "This musical child changed her name to Nicki Minaj and wrote her first rap at age 12."

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The sentence in option A introduces the broad idea that playing chess is beneficial, which can encompass the specific benefits mentioned in the other options, making it the best topic sentence.

Question 16

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Studies show that many college students today suffer from anxiety and stress.  (2) Stress negatively affects many different parts of the body, from the brain to the bones.  (3) It speeds up heart rate and respiration and raises blood pressure and body temperature.   (4) It can interfere with metabolism, appetite, and digestion, so it can make us fat. (5)  Stress weakens our immune system, too. (6) If stress continues for long periods of time, it can contribute to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.  (7) More attention is being paid to women's heart disease, a serious problem. (8) Stress also worsens depression and weakens memory by shrinking an important part of the brain. (9) Although some stress is good when it gives us extra jolts of adrenaline to achieve peak performance in our daily lives, too much stress can truly harm us.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

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 become a nurse for three reasons.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "I want to become a nurse for three reasons" is specific and focused, making it a good topic sentence as it sets up a clear direction for the paragraph to discuss the three reasons.

Question 18

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 ." My brother is more responsible now than he was five years ago.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is specific and focused, making it a good topic sentence for a paragraph discussing the changes in the brother's responsibility over time.

Question 19

Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. (1) Salmon, which is essential to Alaska's economy, has often been called "red gold." (2) It's an important food source for people, bald eagles, and bears, and also is vital to the ecosystem. (3) But Alaska may soon be known for actual gold if a mining company has its way. (4) Hundreds of billions of dollars in minerals have been found underneath the same area in Alaska that provides almost half of the sockeye salmon eaten worldwide. (5) These minerals, which often color the soil red, are used in high-demand products like cell phones and sheetrock. (6) However, mining them would be devastating to the fisheries and landscape, creating toxic chemical runoff. (7) Environmental groups and the mining company have been fighting for years with no resolution in sight as Alaska wrestles with this new gold rush. (8)  In 1867, the United States bought Alaska from Russia.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 8 does not belong in the paragraph because it introduces historical information about Alaska's purchase that is unrelated to the current discussion about salmon, mining, and environmental concerns.

Question 20

Study the body of each of the following paragraphs. Then select the topic sentence that is most accurate. __________________________________________________________________________. Infants often resist when medicine is put into their mouths-just like many household pets do. If your baby will not swallow a medication, the veterinarian suggests that you measure out the liquid in an oral syringe and squirt a small amount into his or her mouth. Then, gently blow on the baby's face. This triggers a reflex response in both pets and children, causing them to blink and then quickly swallow. Repeat the procedure until the infant has swallowed the whole dose.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph describes a specific technique recommended by a veterinarian to help infants swallow medicine, making choice A the most accurate topic sentence.

Quiz 3: Developing Effective Paragraphs

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 successful job interviews.

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 discuss traveling on a budget.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select 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. Soon Nicki's raps on her MySpace page resulted recordings with Lil Wayne.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. Future rap star Onika Tanya Maraj born in Trinidad in 1982.

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 ." People are truly amazing.

Proofread these sentences for omitted words. Select the word that is missing from each sentence or select "correct" if the sentence needs no additions. Despite a tough childhood with her abusive father in Queens, New York, Nicki into the excellent Laguardia High School of Music and Art.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select 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. This musical child changed name to Nicki Minaj and wrote her first rap at age 12.

Each group of sentences can be arranged and written as a paragraph. Select 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 become a nurse for three reasons.

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 ." My brother is more responsible now than he was five years ago.