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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of paragraphs?
Options
A every paragraph begins with a topic sentence
Correct Answer
B they are of varying lengths
C a paragraph is hardly ever longer than the entire essay.
D the argument in a paragraph addresses only an aspect of the topic
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While placing the topic sentence at the beginning is common, a topic sentence can actually appear in the middle, at the end, or be entirely implied. It is factually incorrect to say every paragraph begins with one.

Hint

The main idea of a paragraph isn't always in the first sentence.

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