Paragraph Writing — TN TET English Questions

5 free practice questions on Paragraph Writing, out of 25 in this topic, for Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) aspirants. Each one shows the correct answer and a full explanation.

Q1Easy

A paragraph that paints a vivid picture of a person, place, or thing using sensory details is called a:

  1. aNarrative paragraph
  2. bPersuasive paragraph
  3. cDescriptive paragraph✓ Correct
  4. dProcess paragraph

Explanation

Descriptive paragraphs use sensory and vivid language to help readers visualise the subject.

Q2Easy

A paragraph that explains the steps needed to complete a task, such as a recipe, is called a:

  1. aProcess paragraph✓ Correct
  2. bPersuasive paragraph
  3. cNarrative paragraph
  4. dDescriptive paragraph

Explanation

Process paragraphs describe steps in order, often using sequence words like "first, next, then, finally".

Q3Easy

A paragraph has "coherence" when:

  1. aIts ideas flow logically and are connected clearly from one sentence to the next✓ Correct
  2. bIt has only one very long sentence
  3. cIt uses no punctuation at all
  4. dEvery sentence is unrelated to the others

Explanation

Coherence refers to the logical, smooth flow of ideas within a paragraph, often aided by linking words.

Q4Easy

In handwritten or typed prose, the beginning of a new paragraph is traditionally marked by:

  1. aUnderlining the entire paragraph
  2. bUsing a different colour pen for each paragraph
  3. cIndentation of the first line (or a blank line between paragraphs)✓ Correct
  4. dWriting in capital letters only

Explanation

Indentation (or a blank line) is the conventional way to visually signal the start of a new paragraph.

Q5Easy

The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph, usually placed first, is called the:

  1. aTransition sentence
  2. bTopic sentence✓ Correct
  3. cSupporting sentence
  4. dConcluding sentence

Explanation

A topic sentence introduces the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop.

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