Closing Sentence Quiz

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

• topic

• word

• detail

• book

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

• True

• False

The closing sentence is the ________ sentence of a paragraph.

• first

• second

• third

• last

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

• First

• To sum up

• In addition

• Next

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

• fact

• fiction

• summary

• supporting detail

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

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.

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?

• 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.

Which question would be most helpful when writing a closing sentence?

• 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?

Which of these is a synonym of “closing sentence”?

• Topic sentence

• Support

• Paragraph

• Conclusion