Which part of an essay gives readers background information, gets them interested, and provides the thesis statement?
a. Body
b. Topic sentence
c. Introduction
d. Conclusion
c. Introduction
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A paragraph generally _____
A. may be indented when it makes a strong point B. keeps the writer from making too many errors in punctuation C. develops a single main idea expressed in a topic sentence D. makes a point with which the reader will always agree
Of the following, choose the best topic sentence for a narrative paragraph.
• On my first day as a volunteer at the hospice, I learned that I could actually make a difference in a stranger’s life. • Singing karaoke is my secret passion. • My Spanish teacher in high school was a sarcastic person who hid a caring heart. • I found out that making a healthy holiday dinner is easy if you follow these steps.
Strong action verbs can do what?
a) become overwhelming b) must be followed by a complement c) add interest and maintain clarity
Who is the audience for this cartoon?
a. people who are familiar with social networking Web sites b. people who are not familiar with social networking Web sites c. people who do not use the internet at all