OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Organizing Ideas and Paragraphs Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A student is writing about the causes of the Red River Flood of 1997. Which organizational pattern would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Spatial order

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Comparison and contrast

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Narrative chronological order

Question 2

Which sentence best transitions between a paragraph about transit benefits and one about transit challenges?

Accepted Answer

While public transit offers clear advantages, it also faces significant challenges.

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Public transit is very popular.

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Many people drive cars to work.

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The government should invest more in transit.

Question 3

A student writes: 'The CN Tower is very tall. Toronto has many restaurants. Hockey is popular in Canada. The weather can be cold.' What is the main organizational problem?

Accepted Answer

The sentences lack a unifying topic or main idea

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The sentences are too short

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The vocabulary is too simple

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The paragraph needs more sentences

Question 4

A student is organizing an essay about pros and cons of school uniforms. Which structure is best for a balanced argument?

Accepted Answer

All pros in one paragraph, all cons in another, with a balanced conclusion

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Only present the pros

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Mix pros and cons randomly

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Start with the conclusion, then present pros only

Question 5

What is the function of a concluding sentence in a well-organized paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To summarize or reinforce the main idea and provide closure

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To introduce a completely new idea

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To repeat the topic sentence word for word

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To ask the reader a question

Question 6

A student is writing about steps to apply for a Canadian passport. Which organizational pattern is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Sequential/chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Order of importance