This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Paragraph Writing”.
1. The first line of each paragraph is slightly indented towards which side?
a) Left side
b) Right side
c) In the middle
d) Bottom side
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Explanation: A first-line indent is generally used to start a new paragraph. Since it is obvious where the paragraph starts, a first line indent on the first paragraph of any piece of text is optional which is on the right side of the paragraph.
2. In any printed prose book, the chapters are divided up into sections. What are these sections termed as?
a) Prose
b) Subdivision
c) Paragraph
d) Précis
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Explanation: The correct term used for the sections or segments of a chapter or prose is ‘paragraph’. The remaining given options are wrong because prose itself consists of paragraphs, précis is a completely different version of written text and subdivision is not the grammatical term used for a paragraph.
3. Which of the following is the correct definition of a paragraph?
a) A number of sentences joined together to make one meaningful sentence
b) A combination of various points grouped together into a single chapter
c) A written description of people or events those are not real
d) A group of sentences combined together and dedicating to a single topic or, a group of related sentences that bring about a single point
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Explanation: In the given question statement the correct definition of a paragraph is defined to be a group of sentences which is a self-contained unit of discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea.
4. The division of a chapter into paragraphs must be made according to which of the following option?
a) Length of chapter
b) Changes of ideas introduced
c) Writer’s wish
d) Number of points mentioned in the paragraph
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Explanation: The division of a chapter into paragraph is always done according to the changes of ideas introduced in the prose or chapter. Each paragraph expresses a different idea or theme. The rest of the options are irrelevant to the division of chapter.
5. A prose is divided into paragraphs. Similarly a poem is divided into segments. What is the grammatical term used for these segments?
a) Clauses
b) Stanzas
c) Segments
d) Sections
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Explanation: A prose is a piece of writing that is not poetic in nature. Stanzas are grouped set of lines within a poem. Stanzas can have regular rhythm and schemes, though stanzas are not necessarily required to have either.
6. Which of the following is a correct statement?
a) Both stanza and paragraph are of the same length but different pattern
b) Stanza and paragraph are of same length but different patterns
c) All paragraphs are of the same length in a chapter while stanzas are long and short
d) Stanzas are of same length and pattern while paragraphs are long and short
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Explanation: In the given question statement, the correct option states that paragraph or a piece of prose differ from a stanza or verse of poem because stanzas of a poem are usually of the same length and pattern but paragraphs can be long and short according to the matter discussed.
7. What happens when a chapter or prose is not properly divided into paragraphs?
a) It looks uninteresting and is not easy to read
b) It becomes more interesting and attracts the reader
c) It increases the length of the paragraph
d) It becomes grammatically incorrect
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Explanation: The given question statement states the reason for dividing a chapter into paragraphs in a proper way because if it is not done so then the chapter or prose seems to be absurd and difficult to understand and read.
8. What are the principles of paragraph structure?
a) Unity, Length and Variety
b) Monotony, Order and Ideas
c) Unity, Order and Variety
d) Variety, Combination and Consistency
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Explanation: There are only three principles of paragraph structure: Unity, Order and Variety. Unity is the first principle which means there should be only one topic discussed throughout the paragraph. Order means logical sequencing and variety means to avoid monotony.
9. Each paragraph must deal with one topic or idea- and with no more than one. The given statement comes under which principle of paragraph writing?
a) Consistency
b) Unity
c) Variety
d) Monotony
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Explanation: The statement mentioned in this question statement expresses the principle of Unity. This is the first and most important principle observed in constructing a paragraph. The paragraph and every part of it must be the expression of one theme or topic.
10. There should be sentences of various lengths in a paragraph and should not contain same structured sentences. The given statement comes under which principle of paragraph writing?
a) Variety
b) Monotony
c) Order
d) Unity
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Explanation: The statement mentioned in the given question statement expresses the principle of Variety in paragraph construction. This is the third principle of paragraph construction and it states that there should be a variety in paragraph writing and it should not look monotonous.
11. There should be logically sequenced thoughts or subject development in paragraph writing. The given statement comes under which principle of paragraph writing?
a) Unity
b) Equality
c) Order
d) Sequence
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Explanation: In this question statement the principle of Order is discussed. This is the second principle of paragraph construction and it states that there should be a logical sequence of thought or development of the subject in paragraph writing.
12. What are the two most important sentences in a paragraph?
a) The introduction sentence
b) The last sentences in the conclusion
c) The sentences in the body of the paragraph explaining the topic
d) The first one and the last one
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Explanation: The two most important sentences in a paragraph are the first one and the last one. The interest of the reader in reading the paragraph depends on these two sentences because the first one arouses the interest of the reader while the last one satisfies it.
13. The first sentence of a paragraph should be which kind of sentence?
a) Topical
b) Logical
c) Variable
d) Reasonable
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Explanation: Out of the two most important sentences in a paragraph, the first sentence is responsible for arousing the interest of the reader and it should be a topical sentence. The theme or topic of the paragraph is very often expressed in the first sentence of the paragraph.
14. The last sentence of a paragraph should be which kind of sentence?
a) Monotonous sentence
b) Concluding sentence
c) Logical sentence
d) Topical sentence
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Explanation: The two most important sentences in a paragraph are the first and the last. The last sentence of a paragraph should be a full and rounded sentence in conclusion which can satisfy the interest of the reader.
15. What are the essentials of a good paragraph construction?
a) Monotony, Unity, Variety and length
b) Unity, Variety and order
c) Length, Language and Plot
d) Unity, A good topical sentence, Logical Sequence of thought, Variety and a full and rounded Conclusion
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Explanation: There are five essentials of a good paragraph construction. They are: Unity, A good topical sentence, Logical sequence of thought, Variety and a full and rounded final sentence in conclusion which can help the writer in making the paragraph grammatically correct and interesting.
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