Paragraph Writing Video QuizOnline version Do the tasks when the video stops to move on. by Ritva Ala-Louko 1 What is true about the paragraph structure? Choose all correct alternatives. Select one or more answers a The topic sentence expresses the paragraph’s overall subject. b The arguments to be discussed are written in the concluding sentences. c The purpose of the supporting sentences is to provide detailed examples d The topic sentence provides the most important thought about the subject. e The concluding sentences give further information and explanations. 2 What makes a good topic sentence? Choose all correct alternatives. Select one or more answers a It tells the reader that the paragraph will be narrative. b It discusses the effects of the paragraph. c It gives the reader information about the type of paragraph d It clearly states the main subject of the paragraph. e The concluding sentences give further information and explanations. 3 Which of these is the strongest topic sentence? a Four out of five teenagers in Canada have cell phones. b Driving is very stressful. c How I learned to be more patient. d In this paragraph, I would like to discuss the importance of food in Italian culture. e None of these. 4 Which of the following are NOT features of a good topic sentence? Choose all correct alterantives. Select one or more answers a It is specific enough. b It tells a fact. c It announces the topic. d It is a complete sentence. e It states the writer’s opinion. f It is a broad statement. - It is a narrow statement.
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