NoRedInk Paragraph Development 4

Question 1

Which sentence BEST concludes a paragraph arguing that homework should be limited to 30 minutes per night?

Accepted Answer

Clearly, capping homework at 30 minutes protects student well-being without sacrificing learning.

Answer

An effective concluding sentence reinforces the paragraph's argument without introducing new ideas or being vague.

Question 2

A writer uses the phrase 'For example' at the start of a sentence. What is this phrase's role in paragraph development?

Accepted Answer

It signals that specific evidence will follow to illustrate the claim

Answer

'For example' is an exemplification transition that tells the reader concrete evidence or an illustration is coming.

Question 3

In a compare-and-contrast paragraph, the 'block method' means:

Accepted Answer

Discussing all points about Subject A first, then all points about Subject B

Answer

The block method devotes one section entirely to the first subject and a second section entirely to the second subject.

Question 4

Which revision adds the most specific and useful detail to this vague sentence: 'The experiment had good results.'?

Accepted Answer

The experiment reduced bacterial growth by 47% within 24 hours.

Answer

Specific data (47%, 24 hours) makes the evidence concrete and credible rather than vague and unverifiable.

Question 5

A paragraph that begins with a broad statement and moves toward a specific conclusion is using which structure?

Accepted Answer

Inverted pyramid (deductive)

Answer

A deductive (inverted pyramid) structure starts with the general claim and narrows to specific supporting details.

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