Paragraph Writing

Multiple Choice

A _____ expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

• Topic sentence

• controlling idea

• supporting sentences

• examples

Multiple Choice

A topic sentence can be found at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of the paragraph.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the concluding sentence?

• to present a new detail to support the topic sentence

• to summarize the main ideas or feelings in a paragraph and lets the reader know when the paragraph is done

• to give flavor to your paragraph

• to present the main idea of the paragraph.

Multiple Choice

A topic sentence must be about something you can prove, explain, or describe.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences makes a good paragraph?

• I-II-IV-III-V

• I-II-III-IV-V

• III-I-II-IV-V

• I-II-III-V-IV

Multiple Choice

Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:

_________________________Mine is eleven years old, and it is always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for repairs each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work anymore, so it is cold in the winter. I really wish I could change it.

• I wish I could buy a new car.

• My car is very old.

• My car costs a lot of money.

• I love my car.

Multiple Choice

Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:

_____________________. The teachers are all very old and boring. The courses are not good. The buildings are old and dirty and there is no heating in them. Worst of all, it takes me two hours to get there. I wish I had gone to a different school.

• My school is too old.

• I really hate my school

• I don't like the teachers at my school.

Multiple Choice

in order of time

• chronological

• conclusion

• hook

• flow

Multiple Choice

a word that helps connect thoughts and ideas

• flow

• tense

• narrative voice

• transition

Multiple Choice

Comparison means .........

• to tell how the subjects are similar

• to tell how the subjects are different

• to tell how the subjects in order

• to tell how the effect of the subject

Multiple Choice

Contrast means ........

• to tell how the subjects are similar

• to tell how the subjects in order

• to describe how the subjects are

• to tell how the subjects are different

Multiple Choice

What is a paragraph?

• A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.

• A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.

• A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

Multiple Choice

I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the _____.

• problem

• solution

Multiple Choice

A cause refers to why things happened.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a line to be indented?

• The line has an Opinion with Support.

• It is the concluding sentence of the paragraph it is in.

• LARGER FONT

• The line is set farther in from the margin than the rest of the page.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a supporting detail for the topic sentence: Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor.

• Strawberries and raspberries are both fruits.

• It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.

• I actually prefer chocolate ice cream.

• To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day.

Multiple Choice

This question is brought to you by Katie A:

The issue is that your sibling is bugging you. One way to solve it is by saying "Please stop" in a polite voice. And if they don't listen, you could tell a parent.

What text structure is this an example of?

• Sequence

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

Which are key words for Cause and Effect?

• For example, in addition, for instance

• Since, because, as a result of

• First, second, third, after that, finally

• Similar, alike, different

Multiple Choice

Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day.

What is the CAUSE? What is the EFFECT

• Cause: Ray's iPad was dead.

  Effect: Ray forgot to charge his iPad.

• Cause: Ray forgot to charge his iPad.

  Effect: Ray's iPad was dead.

Multiple Choice

The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown.  The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.

What text structure is used here?

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Problem & Solution

• Sequence / Chronological

Multiple Choice

The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance.

What text structure is used here?

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Sequence / Chronological

• Problem & Solution

Multiple Choice

Supporting details give __ that backs up the main idea.

• conclusion

• imagination

• evidence

• topic

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

• First

• In addition

• Next

• In conclusion

Multiple Choice

A paragraph should cover ________ topic(s).

• two

• one

• five

• three

Multiple Select

Select the parts of a paragraph:

• Title

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentence

• Off topic

• Concluding sentence

Multiple Choice

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

• topics

• supporting details

• conclusions