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Paragraph Writing

English Language

Paragraph Writing starts at 2 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Paragraph Writing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Define a paragraph in the context of English writing.
Describe how a paragraph can be developed using cause and effect.
Describe how paragraph length can affect readability.
Describe the difference between a descriptive and a narrative paragraph.
Describe the difference between a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.
Explain how transition words contribute to paragraph coherence.
Explain the difference between coherence and unity in a paragraph.
Explain the importance of coherence in paragraph writing.
Explain the purpose of using examples in a paragraph.
Explain why it is important to avoid irrelevant details in a paragraph.
Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph: "Many people enjoy traveling to new places. Exploring different cultures can be exciting and educational. Trying new foods and meeting new people are just some of the benefits of travel. Overall, travel broadens one’s perspective."
List three common errors to avoid in paragraph writing.
List three types of paragraphs commonly used in academic writing.
List two reasons why paragraph unity is important.
List two strategies for revising a paragraph to improve clarity.
List two ways to achieve coherence in a paragraph.
What is a 'topic sentence' and where is it usually found in a paragraph?
What is meant by 'adequate development' in a paragraph?
What is the effect of using too many short sentences in a paragraph?
What is the effect of using varied sentence structures in a paragraph?