8.5 - Paragraph Writing: Cohesion and Development
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Practice Questions
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What is a topic sentence?
💡 Hint: It's usually the first sentence.
Name one type of transition word.
💡 Hint: Think of words that connect ideas.
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What is a topic sentence?
💡 Hint: Think about what guides the other sentences.
True or False: Supporting details are only examples.
💡 Hint: Consider different ways to support an idea.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a cohesive and unified paragraph about the benefits of teamwork in sports, ensuring a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and smooth transitions.
💡 Hint: Ensure each sentence relates back to your topic sentence.
Analyze a poorly written paragraph that lacks focus and unity, then rewrite it to enhance its coherence and clarity.
💡 Hint: Identify sentences that detract from the main idea.
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