Eng test

• What is a paragraph?

  A group of related sentences that express a unit of thought.
• What role does a paragraph serve in writing?

  It serves as a building block for other forms of writing such as essays, journals, research, and reports.
• How is the first line of a paragraph formatted?

  The first line of a paragraph is set-off by an indent.
• What is a thesis statement?

  The central idea of a text.
• Why is the topic sentence important according to Tiongson and Rodriguez (2016)?

  It is the most important sentence since it controls the direction of an idea to the topic that would be developed.
• What are topic sentences also called?

  Thesis statements.
• What does a thesis statement reflect?

  It reflects the purpose for writing.
• How is a thesis statement different from just stating the topic?

  A thesis statement is not just the topic itself, but the interpretation of the topic.
• What are the steps involved in formulating a thesis statement?

  Emphasizing the main idea, seeking evidence, and looking for relationships among ideas.
• What question can help in identifying an interesting angle on an issue for a thesis statement?

  What interesting angle on an issue catches my attention?
• What is a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

  A strong thesis statement briefly explains the main idea in one to two sentences.
• What does a thesis statement reveal about the writer?

  It reveals the attitude of the writer towards the topic.
• How does a thesis statement reflect the content of the entire paper?

  A thesis statement reflects the majority of the content of the entire paper.
• What is NOT a characteristic of a thesis statement?

  It is not an opinionated stand.
• Why should a writer avoid making exaggerated claims in a thesis statement?

  Because the writer should not impose his or her opinion on the readers.
• What should the supporting details in a thesis statement do?

  The supporting details used by the writer will be the basis to prove the thesis statement.
• What is a cliche in the context of a thesis statement?

  A cliche is a generally accepted statement that does not need further discussions.
• What is required for a thesis statement to engage readers?

  Readers must be engaged to think, discern, argue, or reflect on the ideas of a writer.
• What does a thesis statement NOT do regarding the writer's attitude?

  It does not divulge the attitude of the writer with the topic being developed.
• How does the position of the thesis statement affect paragraph development?

  The position of the thesis statement dictates the paragraph development.
• What pattern does a paragraph follow if the thesis statement is at the beginning?

  The paragraph follows a deductive pattern.
• What pattern does a paragraph follow if the thesis statement is at the end?

  The development of ideas will be inductive.
• What are the possible placements of a thesis statement in a paragraph?

  The thesis statement can be at the beginning, at the end, split between the beginning and end, or implied.
• What do the other sentences in a paragraph provide?

  The other sentences in a paragraph provide information about the thesis statement.
• What forms can supporting sentences take?

  Supporting sentences may be in the form of examples, reasons, facts, details, personal experiences, and expert opinions.
• What does a paragraph also contain to wrap up ideas?

  A paragraph also contains a concluding paragraph that will wrap up all the ideas stated.
• What are the basic features of an effective paragraph?

  • Unity in writing: All ideas contribute to the main idea.
  • Coherence in writing: Smooth and logical flow of ideas.
  • Emphasis in writing: Main points are highlighted.
• How is unity achieved in writing?

  Unity is achieved when all the ideas, words, and sentences contribute to the development of the main idea.
• What controls the development of the paragraph?

  The main idea of the topic sentence controls the development of the paragraph.
• What happens if a sentence is irrelevant to the main idea?

  An irrelevant sentence disrupts the understanding of the message being conveyed by the paragraph.
• What is coherence in writing?

  Coherence is the smooth and logical flow of the arrangement of ideas in a paragraph.
• How can coherence be achieved in writing?

  Coherence can be achieved through the use of effective transition words.
• What are some types of transition words used to show comparison?

  Transition words used to show comparison include likewise, similarly, and in comparison.
• What are some types of transition words used to show contrast?

  Transition words used to show contrast include however, on the other hand, and whereas.
• What are some types of transition words used to show cause and effect?

  Transition words used to show cause and effect include as a result, consequently, and hence.
• What are some types of transition words used to provide additional information?

  Transition words used to provide additional information include moreover, furthermore, another, and next.
• What does emphasis in writing refer to?

  Emphasis in writing refers to the process of ensuring that the main points are highlighted in a paragraph.
• How can a topic sentence be made to stand out?

  The topic sentence is made to stand out compared to the subordinating sentences.
• What punctuation can create pause and stress on words or ideas?

  The use of comma, semi-colon, and period creates pause and stress on the words or ideas.
• How does the placement of main points affect emphasis?

  The placement of the main points also affects the details that need emphasis.