Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Paragraphs that lack cohesion usually contain adequate layers of development.
2. Organizing and outlining ideas prior to writing helps to prevent non-cohesive paragraphs.
3. A digression can occur anywhere in a paragraph.
4. Using a method of development can help prevent digressions and rambling.
5. When checking for cohesion, writers should pay special attention to paragraphs that are relatively short.


1. false
2. true
3. true
4. true
5. false

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