Chapter Review Quiz

Directions:

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. You may refer to pages 115–143 in Contemporary’s GED Language Arts, Writing if you need additional help. When you have finished the quiz, click on Submit Answers to receive feedback and results. You may also choose to e-mail your results to your instructor.

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1	Each sentence in a paragraph communicates a different idea.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	Every paragraph should have a topic sentence.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	An effective paragraph has several supporting sentences.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	A paragraph that has correct grammar and usage is always an effective paragraph.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	It is not enough for a topic sentence to relate to the other sentences in the paragraph.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	No paragraph should have more than five sentences.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	One way to improve a badly organized paragraph is to rearrange the sentences.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	You can never improve a piece of writing by deleting sentences.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	Diction refers to a writer's choice of words.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	Writing should never sound casual in tone.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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