A+ Paragraphs

What is a paragraph?

• a group of sentences about one topic

• a group of words in a sentence

• a group of 5 sentences

• a group of lines in an essay

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

• supporting detail

• transition

• topic sentence

• concluding sentence

What does a transition do in a paragraph?

• It explains the main idea in greater detail.

• It concludes the paragraph.

• It signals another piece of evidence.

• It helps the topic sentence.

Generally, how many pieces of evidence should be cited in a paragraph?

• 1 piece of evidence

• 2-3 pieces of evidence

• 4-5 pieces of evidence

• 6-7 pieces of evidence

Which of the following is NOT a type of supporting detail?

• fact

• example

• statistic

• opinion

Which transition is better for signaling examples?

• Second,

• For instance,

• In conclusion,

• So,

Which of the following is an effective topic sentence?

• In this paragraph, I'm going to talk about cafeteria food.

• Why should we improve the cafeteria menu?

• The school cafeteria menu needs some serious improvements.

• The school cafeteria menu

a paragraph organized according to how events happened

• cause and effect

• chronological

• least to most important

• problem and solution

Which set of transitions would be BEST in a paragraph explaining how to change a car tire?

• first of all, however, in conclusion

• in addition, also, furthermore

• first, second, then, finally

• similarly, likewise, on the other hand

Which set of transitions would be BEST in a paragraph comparing and contrasting cars and trucks?

• first of all, however, in conclusion

• in addition, also, furthermore

• first, second, then, finally

• similarly, likewise, on the other hand