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Unit 8: Paragraph Writing

Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph? Notes

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

5. (1) Although the movie Holes is very close to the book, there are some differences. (2)
Stanley’s grandfather adds comedy to the movie, but is not part of the book. (3) One of
the most appealing features to the movie is the film’s music. (4) In the book Stanley is
overweight which causes him to have low self-confidence, yet in the movie Stanley is
average-sized. (5) In the movie Stanley and Zero become neighbors and the Warden, Mr.
Sir, and Mr. Pendanski are arrested which does not happen in the book. (6) In the book
Squid asks Stanley to tell his mom he is sorry, however, Armpit asks the favor in the
movie.

Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4

d. 5
6. In the movie version of Holes, the yellow spotted lizards are played by the bearded
dragon which ironically is the most popular pet lizard in the United States. Bearded
dragons have broad triangular heads and flattened bodies. A distinctive series of spines
runs horizontally down the lizard’s sides from head to tail.

Which sentence would make the best addition to the paragraph?
a. When the bearded dragon becomes angry it puffs out its chin making it appear to have
a beard.

b. This Australian native has been exported worldwide.
c. When keeping the adult bearded dragon as a pet, you will need to purchase a 40 gallon
or larger tank.

d. The bearded dragon enjoys an omnivorous diet.
7. (1) Sam claimed that onions were nature’s magic vegetable. (2) He advised the people
that onions were good for the digestion, the liver, the stomach, the lungs, the heart, and
the brain. (3) Is there any truth to Sam’s advice? (4) The ancient Egyptians worshipped
the onion. (5) The National Cancer Institute reports that onions contain antioxidants that
help block cancer and appear to lower cholesterol. (6) Apparently, Sam was right. (7)
Onions are a magic vegetable.
Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?
a. 1
b. 2

c. 3
d. 4

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