Sample MCQ for Lecture 14: Paragraph
What is a paragraph defined as by the Concise Oxford Dictionary?
- A unit in prose writing marked by an indentation of the first line
- A unit in poetry writing marked by a change in rhyme scheme
- A unit in screenplay writing marked by a new scene
- A unit in songwriting marked by a new chorus
How many sentences are typically in a paragraph?
- 1-2
- 2-8
- 8-12
- 12-15
What is the purpose of a good paragraph?
- To make clear the meaning of a particular idea or topic, elaborate on it, and examine it
critically.
- To simply fill space in a piece of writing
- To entertain the reader
- To show off the writer's vocabulary
What is the main requirement of a good paragraph?
- Unity
- Coherence
- Emphasis
- All of the above
What is the topic sentence in a paragraph?
- The first sentence in the paragraph that states the main theme
- The last sentence in the paragraph that summarizes the main theme
- A sentence in the middle of the paragraph that introduces a new idea
- A sentence that appears multiple times throughout the paragraph
Which of the following is an example of an inductive order in a paragraph?
- The author moves from a general statement to particular statements and arguments
- The author gives details, arguments or illustrations, which lead finally to the conclusion
- The author states an idea and then illustrates it
- The author begins the paragraph with a question which is answered within the same paragraph
In what order is the topic sentence usually found in a paragraph using the deductive order?
- The first sentence
- The middle sentence
- The last sentence
- Implied throughout the paragraph
What is the purpose of a paragraph using the question-to-answer order?
- To ask a question and then answer it within the same paragraph
- To begin with a statement and then illustrate it
- To describe a series of events in chronological order
- To compare and contrast two subjects
What is the emphasis in a paragraph using the exposition order?
- Definition, explanation, and comments
- Illustration and examples
- Chronological narration
- Comparison and contrast
In what order is the topic sentence usually found in a paragraph using the time order?
- The first sentence
- The middle sentence
- The last sentence
- Implied throughout the paragraph
Answers
A. 1 | B. 2 | C. 1 | D. 4 | E. 1 | F. 2 | G. 1 | H. 1 | I. 1 | J. 1