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| 1 | In the point-by-point format approach to organizing a compare and contrast paragraph, you discuss all of the features of the first thing you are comparing before discussing all of the features of the second. |
 | A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 2 | For any given topic, there are many different ways you can choose to organize your writing. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 3 | Listing order is the best approach you can use to organize your support when writing a process description. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 4 | Which form of paragraph organization would you use to write the steps you took to apply to college? |
| A) | Physical description |
| B) | Process description |
| C) | Compare and contrast |
| D) | Classification |
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| 5 | Which form of paragraph organization would you use to discuss the positive impact that the ability to write can have upon your career? |
| A) | Cause and effect |
| B) | Compare and contrast |
| C) | Physical description |
| D) | Classification |
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| 6 | If you are telling a story and using transition words (such as “then,” “soon,” “next,” “later,” or “finally”), which form of paragraph organization are you using? |
| A) | Classification |
| B) | Cause and effect |
| C) | Narration |
| D) | Physical description |
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| 7 | When writing a paper, one of your basic goals is to make a . |
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| 8 | A sentence at the beginning of a paragraph that states your main point. |
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| 9 | A method of paragraph organization in which you discuss the similarities and differences between two things. |
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| 10 | “First of all,” “For one Thing,” “Another,” “Secondly,” “Also,” “In addition,” “Last of all,” are examples of words and phrases. |
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| 11 | As a good writer, you need to provide plenty of for your points and opinions. |
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| 12 | When writing a physical description, it is most effective to use order, moving from top to bottom, or left to right. |