TEAS Paragraph Organization Practice Questions

5 free Paragraph Organization practice questions

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1. Question 1
   Evan wants to learn how to bake bread. He watched a video about kneading dough. Baking bread requires patience and practice. His neighbor offered him a sourdough starter.
   
   Which revision best improves the paragraph’s unity?

   Move the sentence “He watched a video about kneading dough.” to the end and remove the other sentences.Replace “patience” with “excitement” in the third sentence.Delete the sentence “His neighbor offered him a sourdough starter.”Add the sentence “Some bakeries sell cakes and cookies.” after the second sentence.

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2. Question 2
   The community garden committee met on Saturday to plan the spring planting schedule. Members discussed which vegetables grow best in the local soil. Several volunteers signed up to water the beds each week. The meeting room has bright blue curtains and a large whiteboard. The committee agreed to host a workshop for new gardeners in April.
   
   Which change best improves the paragraph’s unity?

   Add a sentence explaining that gardening is a relaxing hobby for many people.Replace “discussed” with “talked about” in the second sentence.Move the first sentence to the end of the paragraph.Remove the sentence about the meeting room’s curtains and whiteboard.

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3. Question 3
   To prepare for a job interview, review the company’s website and practice answering common questions. Choose an outfit that is clean and professional, and arrive ten minutes early. My cousin collects vintage postcards from different countries. Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of references.
   
   Which revision best improves the paragraph’s unity?

   Move the sentence “Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of references.” to the beginning of the paragraph.Add a sentence about how to start a postcard collection after the first sentence.Delete the sentence “My cousin collects vintage postcards from different countries.”Change “ten minutes” to “10 minutes” in the second sentence.

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4. Question 4
   Lena is training for a 10K race this summer. She follows a weekly running plan to build endurance. Regular stretching can help prevent injuries. Her favorite color is turquoise. She also tracks her progress with a fitness app.
   
   Which revision best improves the paragraph’s unity?

   Add the sentence “Turquoise is a popular color for athletic shoes.” after the fourth sentence.Delete the sentence “Her favorite color is turquoise.”Replace “fitness app” with “smartphone” in the last sentence.Move the sentence “Regular stretching can help prevent injuries.” to the end of the paragraph.

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5. Question 5
   The city library is expanding its digital collection to include more audiobooks and e-books. Librarians are offering free workshops to teach patrons how to download materials to their devices. The building’s brick exterior was restored last year. The new resources will help more people access books from home.
   
   Which change best improves the paragraph’s unity?

   Replace “patrons” with “visitors” in the second sentence.Add a sentence listing the library’s holiday hours.Move the first sentence to the end of the paragraph.Remove the sentence about the building’s brick exterior.

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