Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

Basketball is an athletic sport.

I played basketball last Thanksgiving.

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

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.

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 wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

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.

Looking after a neighbour's dog.

Getting on with your neighbour.

____________________. Children who have a cell phone can call for help in an emergency. Also, they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cell phone. What is the best topic sentence?

Having a cell phone can help children in several ways.

There are many types of cell phones.

Cell phones help children call friends and parents.

People should not drink soda. Soda is an unhealthy drink. It contains a lot of sugar. This is why soda is so delicious. Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious. For these reasons, people should avoid drinking soda. Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

This is why soda is so delicious.

Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious.

Children should not play video games. First, children should be active, so playing outside is better than playing video games. Secondly, many video games are violent. However, many video games are not violent. Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family. In conclusion, many activities are better for children than playing video games. Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

However, many video games are not violent.

Secondly, many video games are violent.

Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family.

Walking is the best exercise. First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership to do it. Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live. Third, studies show that walking outside not only burns calories but also helps a person feel happy and optimistic. ________________________________. What is the best conclusion sentence?

For these reasons, walking is an excellent form of exercise.

In conclusion, walking does not cost any money.

In summary, many people love to walk.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Sequence sentence

Capital sentence

Topic sentence

Concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?

true and false sentences

sentences about the conclusion

short sentences

details about the topic sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?

topic sentence

supporting sentence

concluding sentence

opinion sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the concluding sentence?

tells the main idea

repeats the main idea using different words.

tells a joke

tells the action of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In writing paragraphs, you do NOT need to use complete sentences. Subject +verb.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

'And' is a good word to start sentences in a paragraph.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is an introduction paragraph?

The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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Paragraphs

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

What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?

What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?

What is the concluding sentence?

In writing paragraphs, you do NOT need to use complete sentences. Subject +verb.

'And' is a good word to start sentences in a paragraph.

What is an introduction paragraph?

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

What is a paragraph?

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.

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Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

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.