Question

1. First, I need to think about what I would be successful at as a career. Next, I need to research that career and see what kind of degree I need and what kind of salary I can make. Finally, I need to meet with an advisor to make sure that I am taking the right courses for my major. These are the goals I have set for myself during this semester. What is missing from this paragraph?
A. transitional devices
B. All parts of the paragraph are included.
C. a concluding sentence
D. a topic sentence
2. There are several reasons why creating a plan for studying will benefit the student. First, knowing what to study and how much material needs to be covered will help create a schedule. This schedule will keep the student from having to cram too much information in too short a time. The student also needs to plan where he should study. Being in a quiet place without distractions will help the study session be productive. To get the most out of studying for an exam, a plan can help. Which of the following options would be considered the concluding sentence?
A. To get the most out of studying for an exam, a plan can help.
B. Being in a quiet place without distractions will help the study session be productive.
C. There are several reasons why creating a plan for studying will benefit the student.
D. This schedule will keep the student from having to cram too much information in too short a time.
3. Can you imagine a world without music? No sounds of excitement during a movie. No jazz in the background of a club. Silence in the car as you drive. Can you imagine television with no music? Or how quiet a shopping mall would be without the radio playing as you shop? How can the writer revise this introduction?
A. No revisions are needed.
B. Add a thesis statement.
C. Add an opening device to get readers' attention.
D. Remove the questions from the introduction.

Answer 1

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1. Option D - a topic sentence.
Notice how the paragraph from the second question begins with the sentence "There are several reasons why creating a plan for studying will benefit the student." The first paragraph does not start with a sentence which expresses its main idea, it just jumps right into details about picking a career.

2. Option A - To get the most out of studying for an exam, a plan can help.
This sentence restates the main idea and ends the paragraph.

3. Option B - Add a thesis statement.
This paragraph does not contain a statement to summarize its purpose. It lacks a thesis.