FREE ParaPro Sentence and Paragraph Organization Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon CORRECTLY?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam.

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I like apples; and oranges.

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The movie was long; but entertaining.

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He likes; soccer football and basketball.

Question 2

A student writes: 'My favorite season is autumn. Leaves change color in autumn. Autumn is cool.' What is the BEST way to revise this for better paragraph organization?

Accepted Answer

Combine the sentences and add a supporting detail: 'My favorite season is autumn because the cool weather and colorful leaves make it beautiful.'

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Add a topic sentence about summer instead

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Delete all three sentences and start over

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Change all verbs to past tense

Question 3

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

She was tired, but she finished the project.

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She was tired but, she finished the project.

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She was tired but she, finished the project.

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She, was tired but she finished the project.

Question 4

A student writes a multi-paragraph essay. The first paragraph ends: 'Cats are independent pets.' The second paragraph begins: 'Dogs, on the other hand, are very social.' What organizational technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Transition between paragraphs using contrast

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Repetition of ideas

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Listing supporting details

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Adding a new topic unrelated to the essay

Question 5

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Running through the park, the dog wagged its tail.

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Running through the park the dog wagged it's tail.

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Running through the park the dog wagged its tail.

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Running through, the park the dog wagged its tail.

Question 6

A paragraph begins with 'First,' gives a detail, then uses 'Next,' and 'Finally.' What text structure does this signal?

Accepted Answer

Sequential/chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution