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CHAPTER 3 QUIZ
A. Check (✓) the good topic sentences. What is wrong with the others? Write TS (too
specific) or TG (too general).

□ 1. Studying vocabulary is part of learning a new language. TG

□ 2. Alphabet and telephone are English words with Greek origins. TS
□ 3. Electronic dictionaries have several advantages over paper dictionaries.
□ 4. In addition to word definitions, English dictionaries have information about grammar
and pronunciation.
□ 5. There are fast food restaurants in countries around the world.
□ 6. A typical meal at a fast food restaurant has more than 700 calories. TG
□7. Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut are popular fast food restaurants. TS
□ 8. Americans continue to eat at fast food restaurants for three reasons.

B. Add the main points from the box under the correct topic sentence.

The cost of airplane tickets gets higher
every year.
Travelers are on international flights
for long periods of time.
More and more airlines require passengers
to pay an extra fee to check their luggage.
Seats are generally small and close
together.
Many airlines no longer serve free meals
so passengers must pay for food.
Time zone changes cause problems.

Topic Sentence: Air travel is becoming increasingly expensive.

Main Points: The cost of airplane tickets gets higher every year.
Many airlines no longer serve free meals so passengers must pay for food.
More and more airlines require passengers to pay an extra fee to check their luggage.
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Topic Sentence: International air travel is often uncomfortable.

Main Points: Seats are generally small and close together.
Travelers are on international flights for long periods of time.
Time zone changes cause problems.
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C. Find errors in signal words, and in adjective and adverb forms. Do not change

punctuation. Make corrections.

It takes a lot to be a marathon runner. To begin with, marathoners need great physical

and mental strength to complete their 26.2-mile races successful (successfully). Next, running a

marathon requires great commitment and discipline. Amateur runners active begin their long

hours of training months before a race. They run three to four days a week. They also work out

in the gym and pay close attention to parts of their daily routine for example their diet and sleep

schedule. In addition, marathoners need emotional support. Such as, they find a running partner

or join a group of runners to help them through the long hours of training. On the day of the race,

marathoners feel energized when they hear the loudly (loud) cheers of their family and friends. It

is clearly (clear) that there are many requirements for marathon success.

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