CHAPTER 7
Organization: Basic Patterns
Directions: Circle the letter of the choice that best completes each statement.
1. The pattern of organization that is often used to explain how something is done or how
something works is
a. description.
b. process.
c. narration.
d. example.
2. Your narrative paragraph most likely has sufficient details if you have explained
a. what events occurred.
b. where and when the events happened.
c. why and how the events happened.
d. all of the above.
3. When you are writing about the steps in a process, you should do all of the following except
a. include only essential steps.
b. list necessary equipment.
c. use a consistent point of view.
d. assume that your reader is familiar with the topic.
4. Writing a descriptive paragraph involves
a. creating an overall impression.
b. including sensory details.
c. using descriptive language.
d. all of the above.
5. The most appropriate examples are those that support your topic sentence and
a. are complicated.
b. have many parts.
c. are specific and vivid.
d. are outrageous or exaggerated.
6. Common time sequence transitions include all of the following except
a. before.
b. first.
c. finally.
d. nearby.
Directions: For each topic sentence below, circle the letter of the choice that indicates the
organization pattern most likely to be used in developing the rest of the paragraph.
7. Consumer advocates recommend several steps for getting out of debt.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. description
8. The Amazon rainforest is home to the richest variety of wildlife on Earth.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. example
9. In 1943, Mao Zedong became chairman of the Communist Party of China; six years later,
Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the Peopleʼs Republic of China.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. example
10. Spending ten days on a sailboat gave me an unforgettable education in sailing, teamwork,
and the fearsome power of Mother Nature.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. example
Directions: Circle the letter of the choice that best completes each statement.
11. The time sequence pattern that essay writers use to present a viewpoint or tell a story is
a. process.
b. narration.
c. description.
d. chronological order.
12. Writers use the chronological order pattern to
a. describe events in order of importance.
b. explain events in the order in which they occurred.
c. help readers visualize a topic.
d. explain how something operates.
13. Explaining the steps in a process involves
a. avoiding unnecessary information.
b. telling your readers what equipment they will need.
c. alerting your readers to potential problems.
d. all of the above.
14. The key features of a descriptive paragraph include all of the following except
a. an overall impression.
b. sensory details.
c. descriptive language.
d. time sequence transitions.
15. Examples are useful for
a. making abstract ideas more concrete and understandable.
b. showing how a topic connects to real-world situations.
c. demonstrating the use or importance of the idea being illustrated.
d. all of the above.
16. Common transitions for the example pattern include all of the following except
a. to illustrate.
b. for instance.
c. such as.
d. also important.
Directions: For each topic sentence below, circle the letter of the choice that indicates the
organization pattern most likely to be used in developing the rest of the paragraph.
17. Several plants can add beauty and fragrance to your garden while attracting butterflies and
other beneficial wildlife.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. example
18. St. Barts is one of the loveliest and most colorful islands in the Caribbean, with lush green
hills, red-roofed houses, and a sea and sky of sapphire blue.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. description
19. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional baseball in April of 1947 and later
was named the first Rookie of the Year.
a. chronological order
b. example
c. process
d. description
20. Building a bat house is a simple project that can be accomplished in just a few hours.
a. chronological order
b. narration
c. process
d. description
Directions: Type a 5 paragraphs essay on the prompt below and submit to Dropbox.
Prompt
Being that the world is an expansive, beautiful place, many people around the globe have decided
begin to travel. Some people travel for adventure. Others travel for better educational, economic and lifestyle
opportunities. However, regardless of the reason for traveling, people are taking trips in very high numbers.
In a well developed essay, write about the best place to travel to in the world.