7.10 Bi, ii Improving Paragraph Structure and Transitions

1. Ivy needs to add a sentence to improve the introductory paragraph of  her paper. Which sentence can BEST be added after sentence 1?  

• A. When I heard about the class, I knew the instructor would let me  copy her painting exactly.  

• B. I’m talking about the kind where an instructor tells you how to  make a painting step by step.  

• C. My friend Ella said we should spend time together over break, and  I told her we should paint.  

• D. when I first tried to paint sunflowers, I was grateful to see I had a bit of natural talent for art.

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2. 2. Ivy needs a better transition between the second paragraph  (sentences 3–8) and the third paragraph (sentences 9–11). Which  phrase can she add to the beginning of sentence 9 to help with  this transition?  

• A. In response,

• B. For this reason,

• C. As the class began,

• D. In the same way,

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3. 3. What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 14 and 15?  

 

• A. The jagged white streak that I tried to cover with blue paint to my horror remained visible beneath the blue.

• B. I tried to cover the jagged white streak with blue paint, to my horror it remained visible beneath the blue.

• C. Trying to cover the jagged white streak with blue paint, it remained visible to my horror beneath the blue.

• D. I tried to cover the jagged white streak with blue paint, but to my horror it remained visible beneath the blue.

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4. 4. Ivy has included a sentence that does not belong in the sixth  paragraph (sentences 23–28). Which sentence should she remove  from this paragraph?  

• A. Sentence 23

• B. Sentence 24

• C. Sentence 25

• D. Sentence 26

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5. 5. Ivy needs a better closing sentence for the last paragraph  (sentences 33–36). Which sentence should replace sentence 36? 

• A. Every time I see it, I think of all the difficulty I experienced while painting it.

• B. To this day, I love to wear the T-shirt I had on that day in the painting class.

• C. As imperfect as it is, that painting makes me feel happy now.

• D. From there people see it as they pass by on the sidewalk below.

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6. 6. Which word or phrase can Ivy use to enhance the clarity of sentence 12 in the fourth paragraph?  

• D. Similarly,

• C. In addition,

• B. However,

• A. Consequently,

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7. 7. Ivy wants to add a sentence to the end of the second paragraph (sentences 3–8) to better summarize its main idea. Which sentence should she add?  

• A. This experience taught me the importance of patience and persistence.

• D. My classmates were very supportive throughout the process.

• B. I realized that art is not just about talent but also about effort.

• C. The class was challenging, but I learned a lot from it.

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8. 8. Which sentence can Ivy add to the beginning of the fifth paragraph (sentences 29–32) to provide a better introduction?  

• B. The painting class was unlike any other I had taken before.

• C. My instructor's feedback was both constructive and encouraging.

• A. Despite the challenges, I was determined to succeed.

• D. I was eager to apply what I had learned in previous classes.

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10. 9. Which sentence can Ivy add to the beginning of the third paragraph (sentences 9–11) to provide a better introduction?  

• A. The class was about to start, and I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.

• C. As the class began, I realized the importance of staying focused.

• D. My classmates were already seated, ready to start the lesson.

• B. I had prepared all my materials the night before, eager to begin.

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11. 11. Which word or phrase can Ivy use to enhance the clarity of sentence 20 in the fifth paragraph?  

• D. In contrast,

• B. Furthermore,

• A. Consequently,

• C. Nevertheless,

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