Practice activity 8.2: Using correct paragraph structure
As well as using correct essay structure, you need to use correct structure within your
paragraphs. A good body paragraph should usually have a topic sentence, which clearly
states the main idea of the paragraph. This is often - but not always - the first sentence of
the paragraph. Everything else in your paragraph must be connected to this.
The following three paragraphs lack topic sentences. Can you write a suitable topic
sentence for each?
Answer
People choose to Learn English for a variety of reasons.
Many people learn English to travel. Even if they plan to go to a non-English-speaking
country, there is a good chance that some people will be able to speak English in their
destination. There are also many people who need English for their job, particularly if they
are working in an international company. Knowing English can be the key to a promotion
and pay rise. Still others learn because they want to emigrate to an English-speaking
country and, of course, there are those who like to learn a language just for the fun of it.
Answer
A computer is the most valuable study tool for any student.
Having a computer means that a student can store large amounts of information and
access it easily. As long as the computer is internet-enabled, he or she can do research
without even needing to leave home. Writing assignments on a computer is much easier,
and in fact many professors these days will accept only word-processed assignments.Part 2 General Training Writing: Unit 8 Getting a Good Score: Coherence and Cohesion 139
Answer
The eating habits of Australian families have changed considerably in the past 30 years.
Thirty years ago, most Australians sat down with their family to eat a dinner that was
probably prepared by the mother of the family. The type of food eaten has changed as well.
There are far more international ingredients available than a few decades ago, and there
is much more of an influence from the food of other countries, · especially Asian dishes.
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