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Identify the topic sentence:

People all over Britain worked to make, equip and support military, commercial and fishing fleets. So, many people found work in construction and maintenance work related to the shipping industry. Ships needed to be supplied with sails, ropes and other essentials; warships needed cannon and gunpowder; sailors and passengers needed food and these requirements kept people in employment throughout the year. Thus, seafaring was an important source of work for not only sailors and fishermen, but for many others.

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  1. People all over Britain worked to make, equip and support military, commercial and fishing fleets.

  2. Thus, seafaring was an important source of work for not only sailors and fishermen, but for many others.

  3. So, many people found work in construction and maintenance work related to the shipping industry.

  4. Ships needed to be supplied with sails, ropes and other essentials; warships needed cannon and gunpowder; sailors and passengers needed food and these requirements kept people in employment throughout the year.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct topic sentence is Option B as it mentions that seafaring provided a lot of job opportunities for people. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief. Options A and C are incorrect as they mention that the people worked in various sectors of the shipping industry but does not give an overview of the situation. Option D is incorrect as it mentions about the requirements in a ship and how they kept the people employed, thus not fulfilling the purpose of a topic sentence.

Which option contains the best topic sentence?

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  1. The Civil war had lasting effects on the South.

  2. I am going to discuss the effects on the South of the Civil war.

  3. Since the Civil war was fought mostly in the South, it had lasting effects there.

  4. The Civil war effected the South of America.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and here, in Option C, it depicts both the place and effect of the Civil war. Options A and D are incorrect as they provide information about the Civil war in parts but do not suit the purpose of a topic sentence. Option B is incorrect as it does not adhere to the format of paragraph writing.

Identify the topic sentence:

What do you prefer: oceans or lakes? Oceans and lakes have many similarities, but they also possess many differences. Both are water bodies, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans surround continents. Both are inhabited by plants and animals. The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller life-forms. Both are ideal places to visit and enjoy during your vacations.

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  1. What do you prefer: oceans or lakes?

  2. Oceans and lakes have many similarities, but they also possess many differences.

  3. Both are ideal places to visit and enjoy during your vacations.

  4. Both are water bodies, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct topic sentence is Option B. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and here Option B serves the purpose as the paragraph compares the lakes and oceans in various ways. Option A is incorrect as it introduces us to the paragraph but does not clearly mention the content in brief. Options C and D are incorrect as they only depict certain factors on which the lakes and oceans are compared and are a part of the paragraph but they do not suit the purpose of a topic sentence.

Which option contains the best topic sentence?

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  1. Abraham Lincoln was an influential leader.

  2. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809.

  3. Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of the most influential politicians in the history of America.

  4. I am going to write about Abraham Lincoln.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief. Here, the paragraph is about Abraham Lincoln and Option C introduces the paragraph appropriately. Options A and B are incorrect as they are information about Abraham Lincoln which can be a part of the paragraph individually but they do not serve the purpose of a topic sentence. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the format of paragraph writing.

Identify the topic sentence:

We all hate a messy room, but what's worse is cleaning it. The following is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, keep all items that do not have a designated place at the center of the room. Dispose of at least five things that you have not used within a year. Now find a location for each of the items you had placed in the center of the room. For the remaining items, try to squeeze them under your bed or into the back of your closet. See, that wasnt so hard!

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  1. We all hate a messy room, but what's worse is cleaning it.

  2. The following is the perfect system for cleaning your room.

  3. See, that wasnt so hard!

  4. For the remaining items, try to squeeze them under your bed or into the back of your closet.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct topic sentence is Option B. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and here Option B serves the purpose as the paragraph describes process of cleaning your room. Option A is the introductory sentence but not the topic sentence as the paragraph describes the process of cleaning a room. Option C is incorrect as it concludes paragraph and does not depict the content of the paragraph. Option D is incorrect as it is only a step in the process mentioned.

The last step in paragraph writing is-

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  1. Conclusion

  2. Stating examples

  3. Revision and proofreading

  4. Topic sentence

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C.

The conclusion summarizes the paragraph, but is followed by rechecking, revising and proofreading the paragraph. Therefore not being the last step in paragraph writing, Option A is incorrect.
Stating examples is a part of the illustration of the main idea of the paragraph and one of the middle stages in paragraph writing, making Option B the incorrect option.
The topic sentence is the controlling idea of the paragraph - hence option D is not the correct answer. 
As mentioned above, revision and proofreading for errors in the paragraph is the last step in the paragraph writing.
Option C is the correct answer. 

The essential elements of paragraph writing are _________________.

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  1. understanding, topic, writer's intelligence and length.

  2. unity, order, coherence and completeness.

  3. details, continuity and information.

  4. introduction, conclusion and body.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The true intent of a paragraph is to express coherent points. The main idea of a paragraph always flows in one direction. As soon as this idea changes, the paragraph also changes.
Hence, a paragraph has one idea and everything familiar that naturally flows with it fits into one single paragraph. Thus, first is unity. 
Secondly, a paragraph must follow an order. As ideas in a paragraph should not be random,  They should be arranged into a logical chronological order that flows in one direction making it easier to read.
Thirdly, the main idea of the paragraph should not be hanging loose. There should be coherence to interpret the main idea.
Lastly, the paragraph ought be complete in itself. 
Therefore, B is correct. 
A is incorrect as topic and length are very loose basis to form a paragraph on.
C is incorrect as information can be random also.
D is incorrect as conclusion always comes at last. Hence, rendering this option incorrect.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good conclusion of a paragraph?

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  1. Summarizing the points stated in the paragraph

  2. Using linking words that indicate conclusions being drawn

  3. Repeating words or phrases from the topic sentence

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option D.

A good conclusion is an essential of a well written paragraph.
It is not merely the last line of the paragraph. It summarizes the points stated in the paragraph. Linking words like hence, therefore etc are used to link the ideas to the conclusion. Repeating words from the topic sentence in a conclusion helps to remind the reader the directing and controlling force of the paragraph.
Hence 'All of the above' - Option D is the correct answer. 

Which of the following is not a preliminary step in paragraph writing?

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  1. Read the topic carefully

  2. Look for key terms or words in the topic

  3. Start writing without any preparation

  4. Think about what you already know about the topic

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C.

The question is on which of the given options is not an important step in paragraph writing.
Paragraph writing is to be done on a given topic.

1. The first step, therefore, is to read the topic. Thus, option A is not the correct answer.
2. On reading the topic, one should then look for important words in the topic to know what is to be written in the paragraph. This being one of the initial steps makes option B the incorrect answer.  

3. Before starting to write a paragraph, on has to think about the topic, by drawing a rough diagram/outline or by jotting down points. Therefore, Option D is incorrect.
4. One is not supposed to start writing a paragraph without any preparation as it will lead to a scattered/incohesive paragraph. This is not a preliminary step in paragraph writing. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.
 

Which of the following contributes towards a better understanding of a paragraph?

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  1. Topic sentence

  2. Continuity in flow of ideas

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C.

Various factors contribute towards better understanding of a paragraph.
The topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph. Similarly, the flow of ideas in a paragraph should be continuous. Haphazard presentation of ideas confuses the reader resulting in the paragraph not being understood.
Therefore, Option C is the correct answer- Both Option A and B contribute towards a better understanding of a paragraph.