paragraph writing 1

Paragraph Writing 1

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Multiple Choice

A paragraph should cover how many topics?

• Two to three.

• Five or six.

• One.

Multiple Choice

What is smooth and logical flow of sentences in a paragraph, called?

• Paragraph Coherence.

• Paragraph Incoherence.

• Paragraph Unity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best topic for an argument paragraph?

• Blue is my favorite color

• War can lead to many deaths

• The Patriot Act was a wise executive decision

Multiple Choice

Transitions are used:

• Between subjects and verbs..

• Between two sentences or paragraphs.

• As little as possible.

Multiple Choice

Which paragraph tells a story?

• Descriptive paragraph

• Narrative paragraph

• Expository paragraph.

• Persuasive paragraph.

Multiple Choice

How the topic sentence of a paragraph should be?

• Be as broad and general as possible

• Always be about science.

• Be something the writer is interested in

• It should be broad enough to explicate the topic/matter.

Multiple Choice

How many sentences should be there to form a paragraph?

• Two sentences are enough for being called a paragraph.

• At least three sentences must be there.

• At least five sentences are required for a paragraph.

• It doesn't really matter how many sentences are there.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of cause-and-effect sentence?

• Sam played video games and the Internet slowed down.

• Sam used to play video games for hours, that's why his eye sight has gotten weaker new gaming console after Max did.

• Sam bought new gaming console after Max did.

• For a formal definition, a topic sentence is the very first one of a paragraph that provides an overview of the sentences to follow whereas, 

•  supporting sentences are the ones that come after the topic sentence to help form the main idea.

See if you can pick the best topic sentence and identify good supporting sentences in the paragraphs below!

Multiple Choice

The way a bird flies often shows what it is doing. When it is flying to warmer places for winter, it flies straight. When it is catching insects, it moves about in many directions.

• The way a bird flies often shows what it is doing.

• When it is flying to warmer places for winter, it flies straight.

• When it is catching insects, it moves about in many directions. When it is catching insects, it moves about in many directions.

Multiple Choice

Heavy rain stops many of our activities. Games, sports, picnics and other outdoor activities are interrupted by rain. Heavy rain also prevents fishermen from going out to sea.

• Heavy rain stops many of our activities.

• Games, sports, picnics and other outdoor activities are interrupted by rain.

• Heavy rain also prevents fishermen from going out to sea.

Multiple Choice

Malaysians spend more than $50 million a year to buy imported fruits. Much of this money can be kept in the country if Malaysians consume more local fruits of which there are more than twenty varieties. Except for durians, mangoes and rambutans, Malaysians generally like imported fruits.

• Malaysians spend more than $50 million a year to buy imported fruits.

• Much of this money can be kept in the country if Malaysians consume more local fruits of which there are more than twenty varieties.

• Except for durians, mangoes and rambutans, Malaysians generally like imported fruits.

That's easy

I want more...

Multiple Select

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to look for a new job.

• Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.

• I like working with my brother.

• The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.

• This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.

Multiple Select

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.

• There are many good restaurants on that street.

• Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.

• Cars are always speeding down that avenue.

• There is a school located on Fourth Avenue.

Multiple Select

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Students need to learn good ways to study.

• Sometimes doing homework in a group can be helpful.

• Doing tasks with friends enable students to collaborate ideas and discuss.

• Many high-paying jobs require a college degree.

• Studying instead of sleeping doesn't help learning or test scores.

Do you think the questions are easy?

Well...Try this!

Choose the paragraph type

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The Himalayan Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

The goal of this type of paragraph is to convince another person to change, or at least think about changing, their opinion about something

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets.

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

Hint

• persuasive is for persuading your readers

• narrative is for amusing your readers

• descriptive is for describing place, thing, or person

• expository is for explaining something

Now, try to construct a paragraph based on the pictures given.

Your paragraph may not more than 100-150 words and remember the rules of writing a good paragraph

Write a paragraph about this picture

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write a paragraph about this picture

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