Chapter 7: Review Test 6

Read each of the following topic sentences. Then choose the pattern of organization that each topic sentence suggests.

This activity contains 10 questions.

	Compulsive gambling is an example of a mental disorder.   a. generalization example b. comparison c. cause and effect

	Effective communication skills lead to healthier relationships.   a. cause and effect b. comparison c. generalization and example

	Listening and hearing differ in significant ways.   a. definition and example b. contrast c. cause and effect

	Although many differences exist between the first child and the only child, some similarities can also be seen.   a. generalization and example b. cause and effect c. comparison and contrast

	Sleep deprivation can result in chronic fatigue syndrome.   a. definition and example b. contrast c. cause and effect

	Abraham Lincoln is an illustration of a man who suffered great inner conflict.   a. comparison b. generalization and example c. classification

	A hero is a person willing to give up everything for the sake of another, expecting nothing in return. Many of the nation's firefighters embody such heroism.   a. cause and effect b. definition and example c. comparison and contrast

	Research remains unclear on the effects of media on the violent behavior of young people.   a. comparison b. cause and effect c. definition and example

	The main character in the short story "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and the main character in "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman both struggle with insanity.   a. cause and effect b. comparison c. generalization and example

	"All my friends do it" is an example of a kind of thinking called jumping on the bandwagon.   a. comparison b. cause and effect c. definition and example

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