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Which of the following is NOT a good characteristic of a topic sentence?

It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

It is general enough to cover the whole paragraph.

It allows for supporting details to follow.

It is very specific and detailed.

How many ideas can be included into one paragraph?

as many as a writer needs

no more than two

only one

Which transition word is used to show contrast?

On the other hand

Therefore

Similarly

In addition

Which sentence is the best example of a topic sentence?

"First, let's talk about how recycling works."

"There are many different species of animals in the world."

"I enjoy hiking on weekends."

"Climate change is an important global issue."

A paragraph without a topic sentence can still be clear and coherent.

A typical paragraph should

be as short as possible, only 3 sentences are needed: a topic sentence, a sentence with an example, a summary sentence.

have more than ten sentences: a topic sentence, at least 8 supporting sentences, a summary sentence.

have 4-6 sentences: a topic sentence, 2-4 supporting sentences, a summary sentence.

What disrupts coherence in a paragraph?

Using consistent language

Keeping ideas logically connected

Using transition words

Introducing irrelevant information

Which sentence should be placed in the middle of a paragraph?

"First, let’s explore the causes of climate change."

"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time."

"In conclusion, it is crucial that we take action to address climate change."

"Moreover, human activities such as deforestation contribute significantly to climate change."

Which of the following helps improve coherence in a paragraph?

Avoiding transitions altogether

Changing the topic halfway through

Arranging ideas logically and using transitions

Using random sentences