Lecture 14 - CSE 2026 - Shoolini University

Sample MCQ for Lecture 14: Paragraph

What is a paragraph defined as by the Concise Oxford Dictionary?

  1. A unit in prose writing marked by an indentation of the first line
  2. A unit in poetry writing marked by a change in rhyme scheme
  3. A unit in screenplay writing marked by a new scene
  4. A unit in songwriting marked by a new chorus

How many sentences are typically in a paragraph?

  1. 1-2
  2. 2-8
  3. 8-12
  4. 12-15

What is the purpose of a good paragraph?

  1. To make clear the meaning of a particular idea or topic, elaborate on it, and examine it critically.
  2. To simply fill space in a piece of writing
  3. To entertain the reader
  4. To show off the writer's vocabulary

What is the main requirement of a good paragraph?

  1. Unity
  2. Coherence
  3. Emphasis
  4. All of the above

What is the topic sentence in a paragraph?

  1. The first sentence in the paragraph that states the main theme
  2. The last sentence in the paragraph that summarizes the main theme
  3. A sentence in the middle of the paragraph that introduces a new idea
  4. A sentence that appears multiple times throughout the paragraph

Which of the following is an example of an inductive order in a paragraph?

  1. The author moves from a general statement to particular statements and arguments
  2. The author gives details, arguments or illustrations, which lead finally to the conclusion
  3. The author states an idea and then illustrates it
  4. 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?

  1. The first sentence
  2. The middle sentence
  3. The last sentence
  4. Implied throughout the paragraph

What is the purpose of a paragraph using the question-to-answer order?

  1. To ask a question and then answer it within the same paragraph
  2. To begin with a statement and then illustrate it
  3. To describe a series of events in chronological order
  4. To compare and contrast two subjects

What is the emphasis in a paragraph using the exposition order?

  1. Definition, explanation, and comments
  2. Illustration and examples
  3. Chronological narration
  4. Comparison and contrast

In what order is the topic sentence usually found in a paragraph using the time order?

  1. The first sentence
  2. The middle sentence
  3. The last sentence
  4. 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