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What are the 3 parts of a paragraph?

(In the correct order)

d. topic sentence, body sentences, conclusion

A stage in writing where you look for any mechanical errors.

b. Revising

This is one of the reading skills used in taking down notes.

outlining

It focuses in arranging ideas and thoughts into a sensible order. c. Organizing

Read the following jumbled paragraph and answer the succeeding question.

(A) Guerrilla movements can exist only when they have some support from the people
in their area of operations. (B) This is because in all lands where a strong,
ideologically motivated guerrilla force looks in struggle with the government,
ultimate victory goes to the side which succeeds in rallying people. (C)
Conversely, when the people deny or withdraw their support, the guerrilla lose
their ability to disengage, disappear and exist and shortly are down and wipe out.
(D) The decisive factor in the twilight war in South Vietnam is the support of the
rural masses. (E) The greater the support the more effective the guerrillas become.

Which is the fitting 3rd sentence in the paragraph? c. B

In brainstorming, you must find the related ideas to the topic you have in mind and
link it to subtopics. False

For the curious, the dispute can be reduced to Jesus. Mormons assert that because
they believe Jesus is divine, they are Christians by default. Christians respond
that because Mormons don’t believe — in accordance with the Nicene Creed
promulgated in the fourth century — that Jesus is also the Father and the Holy
Spirit, the Jesus that Mormons have in mind is someone else altogether. The Mormon
reaction is incredulity. The Christian retort is exasperation. Rinse and repeat.

From the article above, choose the most appropriate thesis statement. ANS The
Mormons and Christians have different opinions regarding Christianity.

Which of the following is not a transition word? TRUE

This is the stage where written work is being check if there are basic errors like
grammar and spelling. c. Editing

Which among the following choices is the most suitable/strongest inference for the
given sentence?
"This group has garnered the most music awards for this year."

They have received multiple awards from different award-giving bodies.


Outlining is commonly done before any actual writing. True

These are the circumstances surrounding a topic. What is being described? b.


Context

In the analysis of this, even the way pictures are selected is scrutinized. What is
being described? b. Context

What are the two parts of a topic sentence?

Select one:
a. topic, conclusion
b. body, conclusion
c. conclusion, controlling idea
d. topic, controlling idea sagotttttttttttttttt

This refers to the occasion or situation in which the reader can consider while
analyzing. What is being described? a. Context

This is a strategy during pre-writing stage that is also known as listing.


clustering

Fill in the blank with the appropriate transition word. Choose from the given set
of words below.

Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of
poorer nations. __________, the governments of richer nations should take more
responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.

e. However

Which of the following questions is not beneficial in exploring your topic? How
does the issue relate to other public issues?

This is the last stage of the writing process. b. Publishing the article

Pre-writing requires an open

Descriptive paragraphs may or may not appeal to the five senses of the readers.
false

Back in 1999 this fearless athlete posed in this football picture. In the far
distance below the cloudless sky stands an off-white stadium. Embedded in the
center is large, cracked, blue, painted, letters that spell out BISON. Beneath the
old stadium are rows of worn-out bleachers which are completely empty. Up in front
stands the competitor down on one knee. As you observe more, the sport player is
wearing a blue Bison jersey sporting the number 60. To the left above the freshly
trimmed green grass that engulfs this player’s figure lays a football. In the
center of the picture, you see her pale white face and dark brown eyes. Around
these features you can not help but notice the bronzed hair; which appears to be
pulled back around this slender face. Her stern look shows how proud she is;
nonetheless, all the confidence she carries on her padded up shoulders. This unique
woman is not only elegant and brave; she is my sister, Margaret Eva Hoyt.

Subjective description

This is a strategy during the pre-writing stage that is called mind mapping or idea
mapping.
brainstorming

(A) For the first time however, the waters of Laguna de Bay are serving a new and
different purpose. (B) Today, these lands can be planted to palay during off-
season. (C) They are being harnessed to water rice field along the shores which are
idle during the dry season. (D) Fish abound in its waters and its shores have been
favorable breeding ground for ducks. (E) Laguna de Bay has, for centuries, been a
major source of livelihood for people living along its shores.

Which is the most fitting 4th sentence for the given paragraph?

c. B

The text does not have a meaning by itself. true

It's best to think of different topics and discover various points of focus so you
can keep your options open before writing. false

In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question
fall?
Is the stand of the author clear?
Topic and position

A pre-writing strategy which is the process of pouring out all your thoughts
nonstop in an exact order, language and form as you think them.
Freewriting

Which of the following statements is not true?


You must start thinking about writing a completely unfamiliar topic and explore it
along the way.

Identify which group the given quotation could come from: "The rain forests are
quite simply the richest, oldest, most productive, and most complex ecosystems on
Earth".
environmentalist

In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question
fall?
Where was the text published or found?
Audience

This stage in the writing process narrows your topic into the most important and
relevant. Pre-writing

What type of definition is used in the given paragraph?

Newton’s First Law: If the total force acting on an object is zero, its center of
mass continues in the same state of motion.

In other words, an object initially at rest is predicted to remain at rest if the


total force acting on it is zero, and an object in motion remains in motion with
the same velocity in the same direction. The converse of Newton’s first law is also
true: if we observe an object moving with constant velocity along a straight line,
then the total force on it must be zero. You may encounter the term “net force,”
which is simply a synonym for total force.
Denotation

Reading and writing are the two essential tools of learning. Critical reading is
not a process of passive consumption, but one of interaction and engagement between
the reader and the text. Therefore, when reading critically and actively, it is
important not only to take in the words on the page, but also to interpret and to
reflect upon what you read through writing and discussing it with others.

Choose the statement that is NOT true based on the passage above.

One has to learn to write before he or she can read.

Cause and effect requires a


COHERENT
arrangement of ideas.

Always remember to create a thesis statement that will suggest what the paper will
discuss.

true

This is also known as quality writing. Effective Writing

Farmers can grow hemp quickly and it is not likely to fall to disease. What part of
speech is the word "hemp" was used in the sentence? noun

This is also known as "interactive multimedia." b. Hypertext

This can be divided into static (or something prepared or stored in advance) or
dynamic (something that continually changes). What is being described? c. Hypertext

The rising action refers to events caused by the climax. False


The first level of outlining is known as the sub-topics. False

In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question
fall?
In what tone did the author write the text? a. Style

What do you call the terms used in a text that need further definition as they are
exclusively used in a field of study? jargon

This is the stage where ideas would be expressed in complete sentences.


Writing

The supporting ideas must be included as evidence to information. true

At its whole, this will heavily affect the way the text is written. What is being
described? Context

The final draft does not require editing or revising. false

Differences Between Tokyo and Kyoto Which of the two cities has the higher cost for
transportation?
Kyoto

This is a strategy that is purposefully writing a passage leaning towards a single


perspective. slanting

John Donaldson
1. What type of job application letter is given? Answer
hardcopy

2. What position is the person applying for? Answer


PROGRAMMER

3. In what paragraph number did the applicant summarize his experiences? Answer
3

4. In what paragraph number did the applicant describe his/her skills? Answer
2

5. What is the name of the applicant? Answer


john donaldson

Output is important, but an effective written work is still valued. true


Through this, the text related to the topic you are reading may be easily found
through search engines. What is being described? Hypertext

This is the stage where order of ideas and filter of information would be polished
and reviewed. Revising

“The Lord of the Rings”


1. What question does the following passage in the sample book review answer:

"The language Tolkien uses (and he was a British professor of linguistics and
philology), the aforementioned epic scales of storyline, the incredibly diverse
cultural background behind the novel—its characters, plot, described events—this
and many other factors make reading the trilogy rather an intellectual than
entertaining occupation." Answer
Does one general idea seem to tie the whole work together?

Does the way a character speaks help you to understand how that character thinks
and feels? If so, how?

2. What question does the following passage in the sample book review answer:

"And the books are indeed full of awe-inspiring moments; here are just a few of
them: the first fight with the Nazguls; the battle with the ancient demon in
desolated Moria and Gandalf’s disappearance; the death of Boromir (in my opinion,
one of the most tragic moments in world literature of the 20th century); the
resurrection of Gandalf the White; the transformation of King Theoden; the siege of
Helm’s Deep; the uprising of the ents and Saruman’s exile; recruiting of the undead
army by Aragorn; the battle for Minas Tirith and the sortie to the Black Gate of
Mordor; the defeat of the Witch-King of Angmar; the annihilation of the Ring;
Aragorn’s marriage with Arwen and honors to the hobbits; finally, Frodo’s departure
to the West." Answer
What does the author do to keep you interested in the story until the end of the
work?

what is the high point of the story? why is this incident more important than the
others?

3. What element does the following passage discuss in the passage from the sample
book review:

"While working on the book, Tolkien invented at least two fully functional
languages: Elven and Dwarven; he interpreted the Scandinavian myths (“The Saga of
the Nibelungs“, in particular) and used them to create his own unique plot, world,
and characters. The number of cultural and literary references used in “The Lord of
the Rings” is enormous." Answer
Setting

dialogue

4. What element does the following passage discuss in the passage from the sample
book review:
"The saga tells a story unfolding around The One Ring, created and lost by Sauron—
an ancient demigod of the world of Middle Earth, and the main antagonist of the
saga." Answer
plot

5. What element does the following passage discuss in the passage from the sample
book review:

"It is almost impossible to say more about the plot, because at the end of the
first book, it branches into multiple storylines." Answer
Plot

Which of the following statements is true?


Select one:
a. You must come up with all the possible ideas from the pre-writing stage.
b. You may choose to find a topic that only a handful people are interested in.
c. Organizing is when you express your thoughts in comprehensible sentences
d. Brainstorming shows relationships among a variety of ideas

You must come up with all the possible ideas from the pre-writing stage.

Forest fires destroy more forests that are used for making pulp and paper.

In the sentence above, the word "pulp" refers to ---.

a crop that farmers grow

What is another name for the body sentences?d. supporting sentences

is like a human body without skeleton; writing without ___________ is like a


skeleton with no flesh."

form and content

In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question
fall?
How does this contribute to the variety of texts done discussing the same topic?
Research/Sources

FORESHADOWING
refers to the technique that suggest hints on future events in a story

Which of the following words does not signal a statement of opinion?


b. according to

This refers to the logical transition of one sentence or paragraph to another


Answer:
CONSISTENCY

Identifying the purpose of the paper is the last stage of outlining.

false

Everything is TRUE about writing critically except one. a. The writer rewrites
something to suit his personality.

This is described as "a structural analysis of texts in relation to the larger


system of signifying practices or uses of signs in culture." What is being
described?
Intertext

This is the stage where you polish the order of your ideas and filter the
information needed to get your point across and correct any mechanical errors.
a. Revising

This refers to the set of basic questions that can start the exploration of your
topic. journalists' questions

A nonlinear way of presenting information. What is being described? b. Hypertext

In writing a text, these two elements must be present: content and form

Filter the gathered information based on the chronological needs. true

This builds relationships and connections among social meanings. What is being
described? intertext

(A) Gone with the Wind is not just Scarlett O’Hara’s story; it is also the story of
another remarkable woman, Melanie Wilkes. (B) The author describes Melanie as
having “the face” of a sheltered child who had never known anything but simplicity
and kindness, truth and love, a child who had never looked upon harshness or evil,
and would not have recognized them if she saw them.” (C) Strangely enough, the
qualities that weakened Melanie in Scarlett’s eyes—loyalty, naivete, and simplicity
—actually proved to make Melanie a strong person.

b. C

Social Media Resume Sample

1. In the resume, where does the information number 6 fall under?

Answer
List of key skills

2. In the resume, where does the information number 5 fall under?

Answer
Educational qualifications

3. In the resume, where does the information number 3 fall under?

Answer
Personal attributes/career overview
Incorrect
The correct answer is: Opening statement

4. In the resume, where does information number 4 fall under?

Answer
Employment history/volunteering/work placements
Incorrect
The correct answer is: Personal attributes/career overview
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

5. In the resume, where does information number 2 fall under?

Answer
Contact details

The subject in a descriptive paragraph may be conveyed in detail through an


explanation of its significance. true

This is a strategy under pre-writing method where the writer keeps on writing with
single focus without minding about technical errors.

free writing

Learning to write is a Answer


SEQUENTIAL
process.

What does the 'Controlling Idea' do? a. tells what the paragraph will say about the
paragraph

Which among the following choices is the most suitable/strongest inference for the
given sentence?
"Drug use is detrimental to society."
b. There has been multiple instances and cases displaying the dire consequences of
drugs on people.
This is called as the invention or brainstorming stage. Pre-writing Stage

It is never a priority to take note of main topics in logical sequence. False

As a writer, one has to group similar ideas together in doing the outline. True

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