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Effective construction covers sentence unity, coherence, emphasis, logical order and the use of simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences. Paragraphs require a clear topic sentence, supporting details, transitions and a concluding idea, while cohesion links sentences without confusing it with grammatical correctness.
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- A. The report was lengthy, it contained useful evidence.
- B. The report was lengthy; it contained useful evidence.
- C. The report was lengthy: but it contained useful evidence.
- D. The report was lengthy it contained useful evidence.
Explanation: A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses in option B.
Correct answer: The report was lengthy; it contained useful evidence.22. Which opening sentence best introduces a paragraph explaining how to register a business online?
- A. Online businesses are becoming popular in many countries.
- B. Business registration involves several legal and administrative steps.
- C. To register online, an applicant must complete four main steps.
- D. Many people find government websites difficult to use.
Explanation: Option C clearly states the paragraph's subject and signals its process structure.
Correct answer: To register online, an applicant must complete four main steps.- A. Comparative development
- B. Chronological development
- C. Spatial development
- D. Deductive development
Explanation: Deductive development moves from a general statement to particular evidence or examples.
Correct answer: Deductive development- A. The results totally prove that the plan is amazing.
- B. The results suggest that the plan may improve service delivery.
- C. The results are kind of useful for understanding the plan.
- D. The results show that the plan is pretty good overall.
Explanation: Option B uses precise and appropriately cautious language for formal analysis.
Correct answer: The results suggest that the plan may improve service delivery.- A. The committee rejected the proposal. The proposal was submitted in April.
- B. The committee rejected the proposal. Committees often meet on Mondays.
- C. The committee rejected the proposal. This decision followed a review of its costs.
- D. The committee rejected the proposal. The office has new furniture.
Explanation: “This decision” clearly links the second sentence to the first and explains the relationship between them.
Correct answer: The committee rejected the proposal. This decision followed a review of its costs.- A. A paragraph about clean water discusses filtration, testing, and public health.
- B. A paragraph about clean water discusses filtration, office furniture, and sports.
- C. A paragraph about clean water discusses testing, tourism, and traffic signals.
- D. A paragraph about clean water discusses public health, elections, and taxation.
Explanation: Option A keeps every supporting point related to clean water. The remaining options introduce unrelated subjects, so they do not maintain…
Correct answer: A paragraph about clean water discusses filtration, testing, and public health.- A. Definition and exemplification
- B. Chronological narration
- C. Cause-and-effect analysis
- D. Problem-and-solution analysis
Explanation: The paragraph defines a term and then clarifies it with features and an example, so definition and exemplification is the best…
Correct answer: Definition and exemplification- A. Examination stress affects many university students.
- B. Students experience stress before important examinations.
- C. Universities can reduce examination stress through counselling, planning workshops, and fair scheduling.
- D. This essay discusses examinations and student life.
Explanation: Option C presents a clear position and identifies the main areas the essay will develop.
Correct answer: Universities can reduce examination stress through counselling, planning workshops, and fair scheduling.29. Which sentence best maintains a formal and precise style in a paragraph about public expenditure?
- A. The department spent a lot of money on several different things.
- B. The department made expenditures in many areas that were important.
- C. The department allocated funds to health, education, and rural infrastructure.
- D. The department used cash for stuff that citizens really needed.
Explanation: Option C names the action and the spending areas specifically, making it precise and formal.
Correct answer: The department allocated funds to health, education, and rural infrastructure.