ParaPro Sentence and Paragraph Organization 5

Question 1

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

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She almost drove her children to school every day.

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The teacher graded all the papers carefully.

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Running late, he grabbed his keys and dashed out the door.

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The students completed their assignments before the deadline.

Question 2

A student writes: 'The library has many books. It also has computers. There are magazines there too. You can study there.' What is the primary weakness of this paragraph?

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It lacks a clear topic sentence and sentence variety.

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It contains factual errors about libraries.

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The sentences are too long and complex.

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The paragraph is too long and should be split.

Question 3

Which word best fills the blank to show contrast? 'The first solution was costly; ______, it was the most effective option available.'

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nevertheless

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therefore

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furthermore

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similarly

Question 4

Which arrangement of sentences forms the most logical and coherent paragraph?
1. As a result, she decided to take a cooking class.
2. She wanted to improve her skills in the kitchen.
3. Mia burned dinner three nights in a row.

Accepted Answer

3, 2, 1

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1, 2, 3

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2, 3, 1

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3, 1, 2

Question 5

Which sentence is an example of a run-on sentence?

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It was a beautiful day we decided to go to the park.

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After the storm passed, we cleaned up the yard.

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The game was exciting, and the crowd cheered loudly.

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She studied all night; consequently, she felt tired.

Question 6

In a well-organized paragraph, supporting sentences should:

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provide details, examples, or evidence related to the topic sentence

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introduce a new topic to add variety

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contradict the topic sentence to show balance

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summarize the entire essay's argument

Question 7

A student wants to add the following sentence to a paragraph about online safety: 'My favorite website is YouTube.' Where does this sentence belong?

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It should not be included because it is off-topic.

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At the beginning as a topic sentence

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In the middle as a supporting detail

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At the end as a concluding sentence