Question

Match the definition to the writing term.

1. a sentence that states the main idea or subject of a paragraph
proper manuscript
2. the part of the topic sentence indicating what the paragraph will say about the topic
unity
3. all sentences in a paragraph pointing towards one idea
coherence
4. a single idea expressed in a logical, organized way
topic sentence
5. the correct form of a written assignment
controlling idea

Answer 1

Writing terms matched to their definitions:

1. a sentence that states the main idea or subject of a paragraph: topic sentence.

2. the part of the topic sentence indicating what the paragraph will say about the topic: controlling idea.

3. all sentences in a paragraph pointing towards one idea: coherence.

4. a single idea expressed in a logical, organized way: unity.

5. the correct form of a written assignment: proper manuscript.