BrainMass Quizzes What a Good Paper Must Possess This quiz will serve as a tool to help students learn about the mechanics for writing a good paper. 1 The most effective paragraphs contain: Lots of detail One or more quotes, or paraphrasing, from a viable resource Summarize and document the work of others All of the above 2 An essay can have: One long paragraph Five complete paragraphs One long paragraph or five complete paragraphs Two long paragraphs and a few shorter paragraphs 3 It is essential for a paragraph to have these things in order to be effective: Simple and complex sentences At least four sentences or more, including proper punctuation A topic sentence or main idea, including quotes from viable resources All of the above 4 A complete sentence must contain: A noun and a verb A noun A verb It depends on the situation. Nouns and verbs can stand alone when used with the proper punctuation; especially when using dialogue. 5 The most efficient papers possess: Simple and complex sentences At least five paragraphs, with an introduction and conclusion Proper punctuation All of the above Submit Quiz