Read the thesis statement and the four possible body paragraphs.
Choose one paragraph, which is appropriate for this essay.
Thesis statement: Millennial employees are confident, have many opinions, and want to succeed.
A. Even after age 21, some Millennials are still living with their parents. Some people believe Millennials do not want to grow up. Others argue that a poor economy has forced them to continue living at home.
B. Confidence at work is a trait that many Millennials share. They were raised by parents who offered frequent praise. Millennials believe in their abilities as children and carry this confidence into the workplace.
C. Technology is important to Millennials. Some employers allow Millennials to text or chat at work. Others believe that the personal use of technology is a distraction and shouldn't be allowed.
D. Millennial workers are sometimes seen as too impatient on the job. For example, they often want to move on to a more important job before they are ready.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses information like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious ways.
A. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
B. It gets the reader’s attention.
C. It adds more words to the paragraph.
D. It provides general background information about the topic.
Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the sentence in bold does. Choose the correct answer.
Most people do not realize that technology can tell who they are without a passport or even a name. The science of biometrics uses people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them. It uses information like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or fingerprints. This information is very personal. If it gets into the wrong hands, the results can be terrible. Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious ways.
A. It adds more words to the paragraph.
B. It gets the reader’s attention.
C. It provides general background information about the topic.
D. It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about.
Read the thesis statement and the four possible body paragraphs.
Choose one paragraph, which is appropriate for this essay.
Thesis statement: Millennial employees are confident, have many opinions, and want to succeed.
A. Millennial workers are sometimes seen as too impatient on the job. For example, they often want to move on to a more important job before they are ready.
B. Many Millennials have strong feelings about a variety of topics. They are often eager to share their ideas at work. Even as new employees, Millennials expect their opinions to be heard.
C. Even after age 21, some Millennials are still living with their parents. Some people believe Millennials do not want to grow up. Others argue that a poor economy has forced them to continue living at home.
D. Technology is important to Millennials. Some employers allow Millennials to text or chat at work. Others believe that the personal use of technology is a distraction and shouldn't be allowed.
This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy Sources.”
What type of paragraph is it?
Some experts claim that we will run out of energy in the future if we do not start using more alternative energy sources. Therefore, people in many countries are currently experimenting with alternative sources of energies. In the essay, three of natural sources of energy, including sun, wind, and waves, will be mentioned.
A. The concluding paragraph
B. Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph
A janitor changed my life. I was at a low point, ready to quit everything–even when I had it all. I didn’t realize how lucky I was. At 5 foot nothing, 100 and nothing pounds, I was hardly your typical football player. But, that didn’t stop me from believing that I could play for Notre Dame. It turns out, the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself.
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
A. Students should study in a country other than their own for a semester. They should experience another culture to learn more about themselves and the world they live in.
B. Austin is a pretty town. It has a lot of green space and new buildings.
C. Teenagers often do not want to move to new places. One reason is that they do not want to leave their friends.
Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay. Choose the correct sentence to support it:
The January 12th, 2010 earthquake in Haiti was one of the devastating natural disasters in history.
A. This earthquake hit the center of the country, about 1,500 miles from Beijing. Many homes were destroyed. Rescue workers give people warm coats and tents.
B. It was so strong that some people felt it in Argentina. Homes, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large piles of rocks and cement in many years.
C. More than 200,000 people died, and more than one million Haitians were homeless after the quake. Cities were noisy and frightening as people tried to rescue others.
Rescue workers from Los Angeles were well prepared to help earthquake victims in Haiti.
Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay. Which excerpt describes the conclusion?
A. Teams organized by the fire department had been specially trained to help in disasters. They had to make many preparations before they went to Haiti….
B. The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire Department to help. They asked the fire department to put together an experienced team to help the victims in Haiti….
C. The team gathered special equipment right before they left on their trip. In addition to heavy equipment for moving large objects, they also took rescue dogs….
D. The fire department then gathered a team of medical experts and rescuers. Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with devastating events like this. They learned how to find victims trapped under heavy rocks or falling buildings…
Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.
A. Many students go to college in other countries. One reason is that they want to learn a new language.
B. Some students move back home after they study, while others stay in a new country. Both decisions greatly affect the students’ future careers and lifestyles.
C. Students who study in other countries experience the sights and sounds of another place. For example, they may shop in colorful markets when they have free time.
Read the essay introductory paragraph, choose the thesis statement: On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti. Thousands of people died, but at least one story had a positive outcome. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was rescued and miraculously recovered.
A. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was rescued and miraculously recovered.
B. On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti.
C. Her story gave many people hope during a major catastrophe.
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