Paragraph Formation— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts
- The opening sentence introduces the subject and contains no backward-referring pronoun.
- "A/an" marks a first mention; "the", "this" and "such" mark something already introduced.
- Follow the pronoun chain: each "it", "they" or "such" must have an antecedent earlier in the paragraph.
- Conclusion markers — thus, therefore, in short, as a result — usually close the paragraph.
- Use mandatory pairs to eliminate options quickly rather than assembling everything from scratch.
- Chronology and cause-before-effect resolve most remaining ambiguity.
Paragraph Formation Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1.Which of these is most likely to be the OPENING sentence of a paragraph?
Easy- AIt has since become very popular.
- BA new metro line was opened in the city last year.
- CThis reduced travel time considerably.
- DTherefore, ridership has doubled.
Paragraph Formation question 1 of 5+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. A new metro line was opened in the city last year.
Explanation: Only this sentence introduces the subject for the first time; the others contain backward references (it, this, therefore).
Q2.Which of these is most likely to be the CLOSING sentence of a paragraph?
Easy- ASolar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
- BThey are installed on rooftops across India.
- CCosts have fallen sharply in the last decade.
- DAs a result, solar power is now the cheapest new source of electricity.
Paragraph Formation question 2 of 5+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: D. As a result, solar power is now the cheapest new source of electricity.
Explanation: "As a result" signals a conclusion drawn from everything stated before it.
Q3.Arrange into a paragraph: (1) It stores the water for use during dry months. (2) A check dam is a small barrier built across a stream. (3) Farmers downstream therefore get a more reliable supply. (4) The structure slows the flow of water.
Moderate- A2 4 1 3
- B2 1 4 3
- C4 2 1 3
- D1 2 4 3
Paragraph Formation question 3 of 5+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. 2 4 1 3
Explanation: Definition first (2), then how it works (4), then what it achieves (1), then the consequence (3).
Q4.Arrange into a paragraph: (1) Such feedback helps them improve before the real interview. (2) Mock interviews simulate the pressure of an actual selection round. (3) They are usually conducted by seniors or placement officers. (4) Candidates receive detailed comments on their answers.
Moderate- A2 3 4 1
- B2 4 3 1
- C3 2 4 1
- D2 3 1 4
Paragraph Formation question 4 of 5+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. 2 3 4 1
Explanation: Definition (2), who conducts them (3), what candidates get (4), then "such feedback" (1), which must follow the mention of comments.
Q5.A sentence beginning with "Such a policy…" must be placed:
Easy- AFirst in the paragraph
- BAfter the sentence describing the policy
- CBefore the sentence describing the policy
- DAnywhere in the paragraph
Paragraph Formation question 5 of 5+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. After the sentence describing the policy
Explanation: "Such" refers back to something already introduced, so the policy must have been described in an earlier sentence.
Paragraph Formation — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I identify the opening sentence?+
It introduces the topic for the first time, typically with "a" or "an", and contains no pronoun or definite article pointing to something earlier. If a sentence begins with "it" or "this", it cannot be first.
What usually marks the last sentence?+
A conclusion connector such as thus, therefore, hence, in short or as a result — or a sentence that summarises rather than adds new information.
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