CEFR​ Writing Prep - Level 1 (Topic Sentence)

CEFR WR

​Writing Prep - Level 2 (Supporting Sentence)

Multiple Choice

In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence USUALLY called.

• Sequence sentence

• Capital sentence

• Topic sentence

• Concluding sentence

Multiple Choice

What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?

• true and false sentences

• sentences about the conclusion

• short sentences

• details about the topic sentences

Multiple Choice

What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?

• topic sentence

• supporting sentence

• concluding sentence

• opinion sentence

Multiple Choice

Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the middle of the paragraph.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which is the topic sentence?
I hate cleaning!  I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.  I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

• I have to do it every week and it's so boring. 
•  have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.
• I hate cleaning! 
• I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

Multiple Choice

What is the main point of this paragraph? I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week.  They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day.  I'm really looking forward to it.

• Going on holiday.

• Enjoying dogs.

• Looking after a neighbour's dog.

• Getting on with your neighbour.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in two days. I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.

• I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong.

• We drove there in two days.

• The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.

• I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.

Multiple Choice

A paragraph should cover ________ topic.

• two

• one

• three

• five

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Using clean, soapy water is best. Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. No one likes to pick up a fork with food stuck on it!

• No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

• It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.

• Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria.

• They also are more pleasant to eat with.

Multiple Choice

The sentences that tell more about the topic are called _______________.

• conclusions

• topics

• supporting details

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don't realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as modern as the latest hit song!

• Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting.

• They don't realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics.

• Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery.

• It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as modern as the latest hit song!

Multiple Choice

A _____ expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

• Topic sentence

• controlling idea

• supporting sentences

• examples

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.

• Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener.

• It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time.

• It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.

• Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.

Multiple Choice

Usually, a good paragraph contains ____ sentences

• 4-5

• 5-7

• 8-10

• 3

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like a test or a party, is happening the next day. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.

• Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep.

• You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.

• There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep.

• Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day.

Multiple Choice

The boss of every paragraph (no matter which one) is...

• the transitional words and phrases

• the chunking

• the topic sentence

• the concluding sentence

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Miniature golf is both fun and relaxing. Because of the wide variety of course themes, playing each individual course is like taking a mini-vacation. You can play in exotic locales like jungles or pirate islands. You can travel in time and play in different places in history. Or you can take a leap of the imagination and play under the sea, in space, or in alien worlds. For a very low price, you can take a different vacation every time you play!

• Miniature golf is both fun and relaxing.

• Because of the wide variety of course themes, playing each individual course is like taking a mini-vacation.

• You can play in exotic locales like jungles or pirate islands.

• For a very low price, you can take a different vacation every time you play!

Multiple Choice

What are the three parts of a paragraph?

• Topic, Body, Conclusion

• Arm

• Greetings

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Clarion angelfish live in reef waters. They eat sponges, sea grasses, and algae. They live in small schools typically underneath a ledge or rocky overhanging. A large Clarion angelfish is eight inches long. Its thin body helps it slip in and around rocky reefs. Clarion angelfish are quite unique.

• Clarion angelfish live in reef waters.

• A large Clarion angelfish is eight inches long.

• Clarion angelfish are quite unique.

• They eat sponges, sea grasses, and algae.

Multiple Choice

Topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.

• Second

• Third

• First

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

The rides at the fair are awesome! Everyone can find something they enjoy doing. Many people gather to watch the bull riding. Others like to watch the dogs herding the sheep. Everyone comes for the food and dessert. The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.

• The rides at the fair are awesome!

• Everyone can find something they enjoy doing.

• Everyone comes for the food and dessert.

• The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.

Multiple Choice

The conclusion is the ___________ sentence

• First

• Second

• Last

Multiple Choice

Choose the best topic sentence for each paragraph.

I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.

• Skiing is expensive.

• Skiing is my favorite winter sport.

• Skiing is dangerous and potentially deadly.

• There are incredible views on the skiing trail.

Multiple Choice

After the topic sentence the next sentences are the _______ of the topic.

• details
• nouns
• verbs
• answers

Multiple Choice

Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.

• Airplanes have changed our lives.

• Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

• The fax machine was an important invention.

• Global lifestyles are evolving.

Multiple Choice

Paragraphs should only be 2-3 sentences long.

• true
• false

Multiple Choice

Good paragraphs are like good _________.

• pizzas
• burgers
• french fries
• tomatoes

Multiple Choice

What do you call the middle sentences in a paragraph?

• topic sentence

• supporting details

• closing sentence

• transition words

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit. Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.

• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

• You can find many artificial additives in candy.

• Eating too much candy can give you cavities. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Multiple Choice

First, I made flyers describing my service and prices. Mom and I delivered them to all the houses in our neighborhood. A few days later my neighbors dog was my first customer. The owner thought I did such a nice job that he told all his friends. I've been in business almost a year and I'm so busy. Every Saturday I have about seven dog washing appointments. I hope to save enough money to buy a pet store some day. What would be a good topic sentence for this paragraph? 

• My Own business
• Last summer I started my dog washing business. 
• Mom helped me with my business.
• I have lots of dogs to wash on Saturday. 

Multiple Choice

Where would you usually find the topic sentence in a paragraph? 

• It's the last sentence of the paragraph.
• The topic sentence is found in the middle of the paragraph after the details. 
• Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph. 

Multiple Choice

What are the sentences called that tell more about the topic sentence? 

• conclusion 
• main idea 
• supporting details 
• paragraph

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
• He sleeps all day long.
• He runs away when you sweep the floor.
• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.
• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
• It's my least favorite class.
• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.
• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
• You can find many artificial additives in candy.
• Eating too much candy can give you cavities. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• Their face paint hides their true identity. 
• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
• They makes fun balloon animal. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Ms Schultz drinks coffee for a number of reasons.

• She likes the taste of it.
• Coffee isn't as good as tea.
• It helps her stay awake.
• When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Ms Knapmiller is the best teacher. 

• She always makes sure her classroom smells good.
• When students have questions, she helps them.
• Sometimes she rewards students with candy.
• She is super scary just like Ms Schultz.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.

• Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside. 
• Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.
• They're both pets that people have.
• Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters. 
• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

• During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
• Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

Multiple Choice

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

• Johnny has a difficult time in school.
• Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
• Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
• Math is the worst subject ever.

Multiple Choice

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.

• School is awesome.
• Our teacher likes our class the most.
• The other class is way worse than our class.
• Our class is always well behaved. 

Multiple Choice

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.

• Being healthy requires a lot of work.
• There are many things you should do to stay healthy.
• Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.
• It is good to be healthy.

Multiple Choice

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.

• There are many good things that can come from reading.
• Some people like to read.
• Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.
• It is good to read a lot.

Multiple Choice

What are the keywords or important words in this question?
What different kinds of damage can a tornado cause?

• what
• tornado
• can
• a

Multiple Choice

What are the keywords or important words in this question?
Describe how a tornado formed?

• formed
• is
• how

Multiple Choice

What are the keywords or important words in this question?
What are the main differences between a tornado and a hurricane?

• are
• and
• differences
• the

Multiple Choice

What are the keywords or important words in this question?
How can a tornado affect people when it enters their town?

• can
• affect
• their
• it

Multiple Choice

What are the keywords or important words in this question?
Where do tornadoes most often happen?

• happen
• do
• where

Multiple Choice

What is a keyword?

• A word that opens a door
• An important word in a question
• A word that makes me feel good.