Closing Sentence Flashcard

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same ________.

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topic

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True or False: The closing sentence of a paragraph should be exactly the same as the topic sentence.

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False

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The closing sentence is the ________ sentence of a paragraph.

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last

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Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence? First, To sum up, In addition, Next

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To sum up

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A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a ________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

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summary

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Which of these is in the correct order for writing a paragraph? Topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences; Detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence; Closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence; Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

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Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

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Which of these is most likely a closing sentence? First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy. I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, but today I got olives. In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping. Unlike me, my sister likes pepperoni pizza.

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In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

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The topic sentence of a paragraph is “Morning is the best time of day.” Which of these is the best closing sentence for the paragraph? Options: First of all, it is hard to wake up in the morning., Plus, breakfast food—like pancakes, eggs, and granola—is delicious., For these reasons, I love mornings., I wake up at 7:30am every day.

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For these reasons, I love mornings.

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Which question would be most helpful when writing a closing sentence? Options: What is the most interesting detail to reveal about this topic? , How can I restate the main idea in a different way?, What is the best way to get the reader’s attention about this topic?, How does this sentence give evidence to support the main idea?

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How can I restate the main idea in a different way?

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Which of these is a synonym of “closing sentence”?
Options: Topic sentence, Support, Paragraph, Conclusion

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Conclusion