Your first step in writing a paragraph using examples should be ...

[segrsyd]

Your first step in writing a paragraph using examples should be to
 
  a. write a clear first draft of a topic sentence.
  b. brainstorm examples about different topics.
  c. decide how you will arrange your details.
  d. generate examples that will support your topic.

Question 2

Patterns are useful in academic situations because they can help you
 
  a. understand and prepare class assignments.
  b. present a well-organized answer on essay exams.
  c. organize your speech in presentations and discussions.
  d. do all of the above.

[johnharpe]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d

[segrsyd]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scikid]

Excellent