English 101 2.1

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To list all your references

• To transition between paragraphs

• To introduce the main idea and controlling idea

• To explain your personal opinion

Which sentence is a good topic sentence?

• Television is interesting.

• Watching television too much has several negative effects on children.

• I like watching TV.

• Some people watch TV at night, and others watch it in the morning.

What is paragraph unity?

• Using correct punctuation

• Making each sentence short

• Keeping all sentences focused on the same main idea

• Adding transition words

What does “one paragraph = one main idea” refer to?

• Paragraph coherence

• Paragraph length

• Paragraph unity

• Paragraph tone

What is a controlling idea?

• A repeated word

• The writer's opinion or focus about the topic

• The final sentence in a paragraph

• The topic for the next paragraph

Which of the following is an OPEN topic sentence?

• Driver inattention, distraction, and fatigue are the three causes of roadway crashes.

• There are many causes of crashes.

• Crashes happen a lot.

• Road safety is important.

What is coherence in a paragraph?

• Using a formal tone

• Organizing ideas logically

• Writing a summary sentence

• Avoiding grammar mistakes

Which of these organizational methods is an example of coherence?

• Rhyming ideas

• Listing supporting points

• Using passive voice

• Avoiding complex words

Why is it a problem to make a topic sentence too general?

• It's not interesting.

• It's hard to support in one paragraph.

• It includes too much detail.

• It uses complex vocabulary.

Which sentence would best conclude a paragraph about academic integrity?

• I also have a dog named Max.

• This is why cheating is punished.

• Practicing academic honesty leads to long-term success.

• Many students like using AI tools.