Collins Grammar Unit 17

A sentence contains paragraphs and a paragraph contains textx.

• True

• False

On how many ideas does each paragraph usually focus on?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Information in a text and a paragraph is organised as follows:

• specific → general

• general → specific

What is the correct organisation type for the purpose below?

a presentation of your opinions on a problem or situation

• For & Agains Discussion

• Cause & Effect

• Advantages & Disadvantages

• Giving an Opinion

What is the correct organisation type for the purpose below?

an explanation of the causes and effects of a problem or situation

• For & Agains Discussion

• Cause & Effect

• Advantages & Disadvantages

• Giving an Opinion

What is the correct organisation type for the purpose below?

a discussion of the good and bad points of an issue or situation

• For & Agains Discussion

• Cause & Effect

• Advantages & Disadvantages

• Giving an Opinion

What is the correct organisation type for the purpose below?

a presentation of both sides of a common argument or situation

• For & Agains Discussion

• Cause & Effect

• Advantages & Disadvantages

• Giving an Opinion

A topic sentence ...

• explains the main idea of a paragraph

• contains details

• usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph

• gives general information on the main idea

What are the functions of the other sentences in a paragraph?

• to explain the main idea

• to contain details

• to extend the main idea