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61 The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph is called the: English for Communication
Paragraph writing
Easy
62 A paragraph that explains how a solar panel works is: English for Communication
Paragraph writing
Easy
63 A paragraph that tries to convince readers that school uniforms are necessary is: English for Communication
Paragraph writing
Easy
64 Which sentence does NOT belong in a paragraph about the benefits of walking? English for Communication
Paragraph writing
Medium
65 “The old fort stood silent, its walls crumbling and covered in moss.” This sentence is mainly: English for Communication
Paragraph writing
Medium
66 Which part appears in a formal letter but usually NOT in an informal one? English for Communication
Letter writing
Easy
67 A suitable closing for a letter to the editor of a newspaper is: English for Communication
Letter writing
Medium
68 The purpose of a formal letter should be stated: English for Communication
Letter writing
Easy
69 Which salutation suits a letter to the Principal? English for Communication
Letter writing
Easy
70 Which sentence is most suitable for a formal complaint letter? English for Communication
Letter writing
Medium
71 The paragraph that sums up an essay is the: English for Communication
Essay writing
Easy
72 A sentence that states the main argument of an essay is called the: English for Communication
Essay writing
Medium
73 Which word best signals a contrast between two ideas? English for Communication
Essay writing
Easy
74 Each body paragraph of an essay should: English for Communication
Essay writing
Easy
75 “As a result” is used to show: English for Communication
Essay writing
Easy
76 The turning point of greatest tension in a story is the: English for Communication
Creative writing
Medium
77 Where and when a story takes place is its: English for Communication
Creative writing
Easy
78 Which sentence best “shows” rather than “tells” that a character is angry? English for Communication
Creative writing
Medium
79 In written dialogue, a new paragraph usually begins when: English for Communication
Creative writing
Easy
80 The part of a story where the problem is solved is the: English for Communication
Creative writing
Easy