Writing skills, part 1
1. the addition of which of the following sentences would create an effective paragraph?
planning a party can be an easy task. first, the host should create a guest list. second, decorations for the
venue should be planned. third, food should be ordered, keeping the number of guests in mind. (select a,
b, c, or d and place here.) finally, once the big day comes and the guests arrive, the host should enjoy
the company of family and good friends.
a. the host should be sure to have various foods available for guests with different tastes.
b. fourth, the invitations should be sent.
c. games should be planned.
d. next, the colors of the decorations should be chosen.

2. an interjection is always
a. preceded by preposition.
b. followed by an exclamation point.
c. related to another word in the sentence.
d. intended to show feeling.