1.

It is the process of creating ideas followed by writing a paragraph.

Grammatical signals

Patterns of idea development

Idea development

2.

It refers to the the words, phrases, or expressions used to ensure the smooth flow of ideas in a paragraph. It is also
known as cohesive devices.

Idea development

Grammatical signals

Patterns of idea development

3.

It is the writer's way or strategy in organizing the ideas within a paragraph.

Grammatical signals

Idea development

Patterns of idea development

4.

This pattern of idea development starts from the BIG to SMALL ideas.

General-particular

Problem-solution

C
Cause-effect

Claim and counterclaim

5.

This pattern of idea development starts with an argument, supporting statement, and then, disapproving statement.

Problem-solution

Claim and counterclaim

General-particular

Cause-effect

6.

1) Birds are insect controllers. 2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own
weight.

Which of the following is a general  idea?

#1

#2

7.

1) Birds are insect controllers. 2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own
weight.

Which of the following is the particular  idea?

#2

#1

8.

True or False:
There are times when problem-solution and cause-effect patterns overlap in one paragraph.

True

False

9.

1) It was a warm sunny day for picnic. 2) On our faces and foreheads blow the warm, summer wind coming from the sea.

Which of the following is a general  idea?

#2

#1

10.

1) It was a warm sunny day for picnic. 2) On our faces and foreheads blow the warm, summer wind coming from the sea.

Which of the following is a particular idea?

#1

#2

11.

What pattern of idea development was used in the paragraph?

A

Claim and counterclaim

Cause-effect

Problem-solution

General-particular

12.

1) Mc Donald’s should be considered a healthy restaurant because they offer water, fruit and salad. 2) Even though they
have a few healthy options in the menu, Mc Donald’s should not overall be considered healthy because the vast majority
of their options are greasy, fried, and high in calories.

Which of the following is the claim?

#2

#1

13.

1) Mc Donald’s should be considered a healthy restaurant because they offer water, fruit and salad. 2) Even though they
have a few healthy options in the menu, Mc Donald’s should not overall be considered healthy because the vast majority
of their options are greasy, fried, and high in calories.

Which of the following is the counterclaim?

#2

#1

14.
What pattern of idea development was used in the paragraph?

Claim and counterclaim

Problem-solution

General-particular

Cause-effect

15.

We use transition signals to achieve

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What pattern of idea development was used in the paragraph?

Cause-effect

Problem-solution

Claim and counterclaim

General-particular

17.

True or False:

Aside from the 4 basic patterns of idea development we discussed, we can also use other patterns in writing.

True

False
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Which of the following grammatical signals are used in problem-solution pattern?

all of the above

solved

dilemma

for this reason

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cohesion

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