Question 1

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Food critics always aim for anonymity so that restaurant owners will not recognize them. (2) A case in point is Ruth Reichl. (3) Reichl was food critic for The New York Times for many years. (4) Everyone from bartenders at the Ritz to small bistro owners came to recognize her face and gave her preferential treatment to get their restaurants a good review. (5) To avoid recognition, Reichl used twelve different disguises in order to be treated like an anonymous customer. (6) Sometimes she would manicure her nails, wear makeup, and dress in a black suit for a sophisticated look. (7) At other times she would wear a gray wig and a housedress to have an older, more modest look. (8) Reichl went to great lengths to disguise herself to avoid preferential treatment. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph uses specific examples, particularly the story of Ruth Reichl, to illustrate the point that food critics aim for anonymity. This method of using examples to support a statement is known as illustration.

Question 2

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Do you have a flat bicycle tire? (2) If so, then follow these easy steps and you ll be on your way in no time. (3) First, remove the flat tire from its frame. (4) Make sure all the air is out of the tire. (5) Next, separate the tire from its rim. (6) Carefully remove the tube from inside the tire. (7) Once the tube is removed, patch it or start with a new tube. (8) Then inspect the inside of the rim for thorns, sticks, pebbles, or anything else that might cause a puncture. (9) Now you re ready to insert the tire back inside the rim. (10) After pushing the tire back into the rim, make sure the tube is completely inside the tire. (11) Inflate the new or patched tire. (12) After you check for bulges or irregularities in the tire, it should be ready for use. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

Sentences (3), (5), (7), (10), and (12) all use transitional words or phrases to indicate a specific step or action in the process of fixing a flat tire. These transitional words or phrases include "First," "Next," "Once," "Now," and "After." Sentences (4), (6), (8), and (11) do not use transitional words or phrases, but instead provide specific instructions or actions to take in fixing the flat tire. Sentence (1) is a question and sentence (2) provides a conditional statement, but neither sentence uses transitional words or phrases.

Question 3

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Investors should be familiar with three common kinds of investments. (2) The first kind of investment is called a certificate of deposit, or CD. (3) It is the investment option with the least risk. (4) A CD loans your money to your bank for a specific period of time, during which your money collects interest. (5) The second type of investment is a bond, a slightly less conservative way to invest money. (6) With a bond, you invest your money in a business or in the government, which treats your investment as a loan. (7) The third, and riskiest, type of investment of all is in stock. (8) If you buy stock in a company, it means that you own a part of that company, however small. (9) Your fortune will rise and fall with the profits and failures of the company. (10) Each investment option has advantages and disadvantages. (11) It is best to research all options before making your choice. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The writer has used the classification pattern to categorize and describe three common types of investments.

Question 4

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Recent research shows that laughter improves health through its positive effects on stress hormones and boosting the immune system. (2) Studies by Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan of Loma Linda University in California show that belly laughter reduces at least four hormones associated with high levels of stress. (3) Another beneficial effect of laughter, according to these researchers, is an increase in the body s natural ability to kill diseased cells. (4) Laughter seems to reduce pain, too. (5) The Journal of Holistic Nursing reported that patients who were told jokes or watched comic videos after surgery perceived less pain than those who did not get a dose of humor. (6) Consequently, experts recommend taking time to laugh each day, especially during stressful times like finals week. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by...

Question 5

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Judges can be divided, on the basis of their written opinions, into three categories: conservative, liberal, and centrist. (2) Although all judges respect the law, conservative judges have an especially strong belief in the importance of the law and the history surrounding it. (3) They believe that real justice comes only from strictly applying the law to the facts of a case, whether or not the outcome seems fair to an individual. (4) On the other hand, liberal judges look beyond a rigid reading to the spirit of the law in their search for real justice in a case. (5) They might broadly interpret the law in order to champion individual rights. (6) The outcome of the case matters more to them than the letter of the law. (7) Finally, centrist judges walk the middle ground between conservative and liberal. (8) They do not apply the law as rigidly as conservative judges, yet they are not as willing as liberal judges to apply the law loosely. (9) Having different types of judges helps balance our legal system; their differing views help protect both the law and individual rights. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph uses classification to describe the three categories of judges based on their written opinions. It outlines the beliefs and actions of each category while also highlighting the importance of having a variety of perspectives in the legal system.

Question 6

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Christopher Reeve s story includes an extraordinary twist of fate. (2) This star played Superman, the fictional hero who inspired fans with his ability to overcome obstacles and save others from harm. (3) How ironic that in 1995, this Hollywood heartthrob was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse-jumping accident and came to personify that superhuman perseverance himself. (4) Before his accident, Reeve was not only a famous actor but a pianist, an athlete who performed his own film stunts, a pilot, and all-round outdoorsman. (5) After being injured, he depended on a ventilator to breathe and operated his wheelchair by sipping or puffing on a straw. (6) However, this brave man went on to direct and narrate award-winning films, write the best-selling autobiography Still Me , and inspire thousands of people through speeches and interviews. (7) He also raised millions of dollars for research on spinal cord injuries. (8) By the time he died in 2004, Christopher Reeve had become a hero of a different kind; his heroism depended not on physical strength but on courage, optimism, and a sense of purpose. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

The transitional words or phrases "how ironic that," "before his accident," and "however" are used in sentences (3), (4), and (5) respectively. These signals a shift in the focus or development of the paragraph.

Question 7

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Do you have a flat bicycle tire? (2) If so, then follow these easy steps and you ll be on your way in no time. (3) First, remove the flat tire from its frame. (4) Make sure all the air is out of the tire. (5) Next, separate the tire from its rim. (6) Carefully remove the tube from inside the tire. (7) Once the tube is removed, patch it or start with a new tube. (8) Then inspect the inside of the rim for thorns, sticks, pebbles, or anything else that might cause a puncture. (9) Now you re ready to insert the tire back inside the rim. (10) After pushing the tire back into the rim, make sure the tube is completely inside the tire. (11) Inflate the new or patched tire. (12) After you check for bulges or irregularities in the tire, it should be ready for use. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph provides a series of steps to follow in order to fix a flat bicycle tire, making it an example of process development.

Question 8

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Why is money such a problem issue for couples? (2) Psychologists and others have identified several causes. (3) One cause of financial tension is that people who overspend tend to marry people who hoard their money. (4) The hoarders feel happy and in control when they are not spending, whereas the overspenders feel happy and in control when they are spending. (5) Another reason is that most couples have more difficulty communicating about money than about any other subject. (6) Although they may talk to each other about everything else under the sun, they can t seem to communicate about money or how they feel about it. (7) A third cause of trouble involves gender differences, including differences in how men and women see the world and operate in it. (8) Some of these differences may go back to the early roles of men as hunters and women as food gatherers. (9) Rob Becker, in his theater piece, Defending the Caveman , describes men going out to buy a shirt, wearing it until it dies, and then going out to kill another shirt while women, the gatherers, shop early and accumulate items for later giving. (10) Even though this picture may strike us as funny and we know people who are exceptions to all the generalizations, money issues continue to plague our relationships. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

The transitional words or phrases used in the sentences are:
- (3) "One cause"
- (5) "Another reason"
- (7) "A third cause"

Question 9

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Music aficionados will always argue over compact discs and records. (2) LPs, or long playing records, have been around since the invention of the phonograph. (3) Many jazz fans say that LP records give jazz and blues music a certain character. (4) They refer to the authentic pops and scratches audible even on a good recording after several plays. (5) Classical music fans, however, stand by compact discs as the best way to listen to recorded music. (6) Though LPs capture the pops and scratches, CDs capture both the highs of virtuoso violins and the lows of tubas with a clarity that LPs cannot replicate. (7) Although record companies produce fewer and fewer LPs each year, they will always have die-hard fans who will stand by vinyl. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is using comparison/contrast to explore the differing opinions of music fans regarding the superiority of either LPs or compact discs. The writer presents a contrast between jazz fans' appreciation of the pops and scratches on LPs and classical music fans' preference for the clarity of sound on compact discs. The paragraph also contrasts the declining popularity of LPs with the persistence of die-hard fans who remain loyal to vinyl.

Question 10

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) I hadn t seen my childhood bedroom in the two years since I had left for France. (2) My parents kept everything in place, as if I had never left. (3) An enormous poster of Michael Jordan was still tacked to the front of the door. (4) On the wall were markings of my height, from age three to eighteen. (5) In the bookcase next to my bed stood all the science fiction novels and copies of Sports Illustrated that I had read in middle and high school. (6) Above the bed, a model airplane hung, suspended by thin wires. (7) I lay on the bed, now too small for me, and watched the model airplane move gently in the breeze. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The writer has used description to paint a picture of the narrator's childhood bedroom, providing sensory details about its contents and appearance.

Question 11

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Christopher Reeve s story includes an extraordinary twist of fate. (2) This star played Superman, the fictional hero who inspired fans with his ability to overcome obstacles and save others from harm. (3) How ironic that in 1995, this Hollywood heartthrob was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse-jumping accident and came to personify that superhuman perseverance himself. (4) Before his accident, Reeve was not only a famous actor but a pianist, an athlete who performed his own film stunts, a pilot, and all-round outdoorsman. (5) After being injured, he depended on a ventilator to breathe and operated his wheelchair by sipping or puffing on a straw. (6) However, this brave man went on to direct and narrate award-winning films, write the best-selling autobiography Still Me , and inspire thousands of people through speeches and interviews. (7) He also raised millions of dollars for research on spinal cord injuries. (8) By the time he died in 2004, Christopher Reeve had become a hero of a different kind; his heroism depended not on physical strength but on courage, optimism, and a sense of purpose. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph tells the story of Christopher Reeve's life before and after his accident, following a chronological order and focusing on events, which is characteristic of narration.

Question 12

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Why is money such a problem issue for couples? (2) Psychologists and others have identified several causes. (3) One cause of financial tension is that people who overspend tend to marry people who hoard their money. (4) The hoarders feel happy and in control when they are not spending, whereas the overspenders feel happy and in control when they are spending. (5) Another reason is that most couples have more difficulty communicating about money than about any other subject. (6) Although they may talk to each other about everything else under the sun, they can t seem to communicate about money or how they feel about it. (7) A third cause of trouble involves gender differences, including differences in how men and women see the world and operate in it. (8) Some of these differences may go back to the early roles of men as hunters and women as food gatherers. (9) Rob Becker, in his theater piece, Defending the Caveman , describes men going out to buy a shirt, wearing it until it dies, and then going out to kill another shirt while women, the gatherers, shop early and accumulate items for later giving. (10) Even though this picture may strike us as funny and we know people who are exceptions to all the generalizations, money issues continue to plague our relationships. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The writer has used the cause/effect mode of development to explain why money is a problem issue for couples. They have identified several causes, including differences in spending habits, difficulty in communication, and gender differences, and have explained how each of these causes leads to financial tension in relationships.

Question 13

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Judges can be divided, on the basis of their written opinions, into three categories: conservative, liberal, and centrist. (2) Although all judges respect the law, conservative judges have an especially strong belief in the importance of the law and the history surrounding it. (3) They believe that real justice comes only from strictly applying the law to the facts of a case, whether or not the outcome seems fair to an individual. (4) On the other hand, liberal judges look beyond a rigid reading to the spirit of the law in their search for real justice in a case. (5) They might broadly interpret the law in order to champion individual rights. (6) The outcome of the case matters more to them than the letter of the law. (7) Finally, centrist judges walk the middle ground between conservative and liberal. (8) They do not apply the law as rigidly as conservative judges, yet they are not as willing as liberal judges to apply the law loosely. (9) Having different types of judges helps balance our legal system; their differing views help protect both the law and individual rights. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

Sentences (4) and (7) use transitional phrases "On the other hand" and "Finally," respectively, to introduce new categories of judges and shift the discussion smoothly between them.

Question 14

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Food critics always aim for anonymity so that restaurant owners will not recognize them. (2) A case in point is Ruth Reichl. (3) Reichl was food critic for The New York Times for many years. (4) Everyone from bartenders at the Ritz to small bistro owners came to recognize her face and gave her preferential treatment to get their restaurants a good review. (5) To avoid recognition, Reichl used twelve different disguises in order to be treated like an anonymous customer. (6) Sometimes she would manicure her nails, wear makeup, and dress in a black suit for a sophisticated look. (7) At other times she would wear a gray wig and a housedress to have an older, more modest look. (8) Reichl went to great lengths to disguise herself to avoid preferential treatment. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentence(s)?

Accepted Answer

Transitional words or phrases are used in sentence (2) "A case in point is Ruth Reichl," which serves as a transition by providing a specific example to illustrate the general statement made in sentence (1).

Question 15

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Reality television shows are inspiring viewers to explore and adopt new hobbies. (2) For example, the fashion design show Project Runway has sparked new interest in sewing. (3) Enrollment in sewing classes and sales of sewing machines have both increased significantly since the show began in 2004. (4) Another example is the Dancing with the Stars shows, which feature celebrities performing routines with ballroom dance professionals. (5) This series has led to a resurgence of interest in dances like the tango, the waltz, and the cha cha, with dance studios all over America reporting a spike in enrollment since this show started in 2005. (6) Reality TV shows like Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, and Pawn Stars have spawned new interest in antiques and collectibles. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

Sentences (2) and (4) use transitional phrases "For example" and "Another example" to introduce specific instances that support the main idea presented in sentence (1).

Question 16

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Music aficionados will always argue over compact discs and records. (2) LPs, or long playing records, have been around since the invention of the phonograph. (3) Many jazz fans say that LP records give jazz and blues music a certain character. (4) They refer to the authentic pops and scratches audible even on a good recording after several plays. (5) Classical music fans, however, stand by compact discs as the best way to listen to recorded music. (6) Though LPs capture the pops and scratches, CDs capture both the highs of virtuoso violins and the lows of tubas with a clarity that LPs cannot replicate. (7) Although record companies produce fewer and fewer LPs each year, they will always have die-hard fans who will stand by vinyl. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentence(s)?

Accepted Answer

The transitional words "however" (sentence 5) and "though" (sentence 6) indicate a contrast or a different viewpoint, and the transitional word "although" (sentence 7) introduces a contrast or exception.

Question 17

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Recent research shows that laughter improves health through its positive effects on stress hormones and boosting the immune system. (2) Studies by Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan of Loma Linda University in California show that belly laughter reduces at least four hormones associated with high levels of stress. (3) Another beneficial effect of laughter, according to these researchers, is an increase in the body s natural ability to kill diseased cells. (4) Laughter seems to reduce pain, too. (5) The Journal of Holistic Nursing reported that patients who were told jokes or watched comic videos after surgery perceived less pain than those who did not get a dose of humor. (6) Consequently, experts recommend taking time to laugh each day, especially during stressful times like finals week. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is developed through cause/effect. It discusses how laughter causes positive effects on stress hormones, boosts the immune system, reduces pain, and helps kill diseased cells, as supported by research studies. It also recommends taking time to laugh every day, especially during stressful times, which suggests the effect of laughter on reducing stress.

Question 18

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Investors should be familiar with three common kinds of investments. (2) The first kind of investment is called a certificate of deposit, or CD. (3) It is the investment option with the least risk. (4) A CD loans your money to your bank for a specific period of time, during which your money collects interest. (5) The second type of investment is a bond, a slightly less conservative way to invest money. (6) With a bond, you invest your money in a business or in the government, which treats your investment as a loan. (7) The third, and riskiest, type of investment of all is in stock. (8) If you buy stock in a company, it means that you own a part of that company, however small. (9) Your fortune will rise and fall with the profits and failures of the company. (10) Each investment option has advantages and disadvantages. (11) It is best to research all options before making your choice. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentence(s)?

Accepted Answer

Sentence (2) uses the transitional phrase "the first kind of investment" to introduce a new investment option, sentence (5) uses the transitional phrase "the second type of investment" to introduce another new investment option, and sentence (7) uses the transitional phrase "the third, and riskiest, type of investment of all" to introduce the final investment option.

Question 19

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Reality television shows are inspiring viewers to explore and adopt new hobbies. (2) For example, the fashion design show Project Runway has sparked new interest in sewing. (3) Enrollment in sewing classes and sales of sewing machines have both increased significantly since the show began in 2004. (4) Another example is the Dancing with the Stars shows, which feature celebrities performing routines with ballroom dance professionals. (5) This series has led to a resurgence of interest in dances like the tango, the waltz, and the cha cha, with dance studios all over America reporting a spike in enrollment since this show started in 2005. (6) Reality TV shows like Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, and Pawn Stars have spawned new interest in antiques and collectibles. Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph uses specific examples (Project Runway, Dancing with the Stars, Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, and Pawn Stars) to illustrate how reality TV shows inspire viewers to adopt new hobbies, fitting the illustration development mode.

Question 20

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) I hadn t seen my childhood bedroom in the two years since I had left for France. (2) My parents kept everything in place, as if I had never left. (3) An enormous poster of Michael Jordan was still tacked to the front of the door. (4) On the wall were markings of my height, from age three to eighteen. (5) In the bookcase next to my bed stood all the science fiction novels and copies of Sports Illustrated that I had read in middle and high school. (6) Above the bed, a model airplane hung, suspended by thin wires. (7) I lay on the bed, now too small for me, and watched the model airplane move gently in the breeze. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Accepted Answer

The transitional words or phrases used in this paragraph are "still" in sentence (3) and "next to my bed" in sentence (5), indicating a continuation or transition to the next idea. "Above the bed" in sentence (6) also serves as a transition from the previous sentence. Therefore, the best choice is B as it includes all the sentences that use transitional words or phrases.

Quiz 2: Writing Complete Sentences