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Carly is writing a paper about why cats make entertaining pets. Which would be the best choice for a topic sentence for one of her paragraphs?

A
Cats can adapt to covered or uncovered litter boxes.
B
Cats can be really funny without meaning to be.
C
Cats should be kept in the house—not outside.
D
Cats need a friend because they get lonely.
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In an autobiography for English class, Marissa wants to include a paragraph on things that frighten her. Which sentence would best refine the topic sentence in this paragraph?

A
My fear is created by the surprise of the loud noise made when balloons pop.
B
When I was little, my cousin snuck up and popped a balloon next to my ear.
C
Balloons have always scared me.
D
Ever since I was little, balloons have scared me.
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What word best describes a paragraph if it all fits together and nothing seems out of place?

A
persuasive
B
transitional
C
coherent
D
united
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Which sentence is at the beginning of a paragraph?

A
the sentence that supports the main idea
B
the sentence that expands on the main idea
C
the topic sentence
D
the concluding sentence
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The primary function of causes, effects, quotations, facts, and statistics in a paragraph is to

A
restate or refine the topic sentence.
B
support or illustrate the topic sentence.
C
connect sentences for transition.
D
create the topic sentence.
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Transition words and phrases in a paragraph

A
connect paragraphs to communicate one main idea.
B
connect ideas in the paragraph together.
C
hold the paragraph together to reflect the thesis.
D
hold the paragraph together if the focus changes.
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Which criteria should be used to review a topic sentence? Check all that apply.The topic sentence is neither too specific or too general.The topic sentence is written in the form of a question.The topic sentence is closely related to the thesis statement.The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.The topic sentence is supported by details in the paragraph.

A
The topic sentence is neither too specific or too general.
B
The topic sentence is written in the form of a question.
C
The topic sentence is closely related to the thesis statement.
D
The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.
E
The topic sentence is supported by details in the paragraph.
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To be considered strong, a paragraph should

A
include at least six sentences.
B
oppose the thesis statement.
C
support the thesis statement.
D
focus on more than one idea.
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Which states the main idea in different words?

A
the topic sentence
B
the refining sentence
C
the illustrating sentence
D
the concluding sentence
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Jalen is writing a paragraph about his experience at an adventure camp. Below is his topic sentence.Last summer I had so much fun going to an adventure camp.

A
Adventure camp is where you get to do exciting things you’ve never done before.
B
I fell off a horse, got a rash from touching poison ivy, and was homesick most of the time.
C
Even though at first I had fun, I got homesick when I was injured while rafting.
D
Next year at adventure camp, I will be more careful when I go rafting.
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In an autobiography for English class, Marissa wants to include a paragraph on things that frighten her. Which would be the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?

A
What creates the fear is the surprise of the loud sound.
B
When balloons are popped, they make a very loud noise.
C
To this day, loud noises and unexpected surprises can paralyze me with fear.
D
When I was little, my cousin snuck up and popped a balloon next to my ear.
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A set of sentences focused on a single idea is called a

A
research paper.
B
paragraph.
C
section.
D
thesis statement.
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Bruno is writing a paragraph about planning a visit to Paris. Which would be the best topic sentence for his paragraph?

A
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in Paris.
B
Paris is home to many attractions and is sure to please travelers of all ages.
C
It would take forever to see all that Paris has to offer.
D
Read this if you have ever wondered why people want to visit Paris, France.
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Which primarily provides thoughts or opinions about the topic?

A
the transition word
B
the refining sentence
C
the sentence that illustrates
D
the concluding sentence
15

The purpose of a paragraph is most clearly expressed in the

A
thesis statement.
B
examples used.
C
topic sentence.
D
transition words.
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While writing a paragraph, if the focus changes, it is often best to

A
start a new essay or paper for the new focus.
B
incorporate another topic sentence into the paragraph.
C
create a new paragraph for it.
D
ignore it and keep on writing.
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In an autobiography for English class, Marissa wants to include a paragraph on things that frighten her. Which would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?

A
When I was little, my cousin snuck up and popped a balloon next to my ear.
B
What creates the fear is the surprise of the loud sound.
C
Balloons have scared me ever since I was a little girl.
D
When balloons are popped, they make a very loud noise.
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In a paragraph that follows the TRIC pattern, a sentence that offers a definition, explains an idea, or develops the topic should

A
be the concluding sentence.
B
come right after the sentence that illustrates.
C
be the sentence that illustrates.
D
come right after the topic sentence.

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