Great Writing 2 : Great Paragraphs

Use simple present tense to complete the following sentence:

Someone from Holland _____ (speak) Dutch.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

Use simple present tense to complete the following sentence:

Yesterday I learned that my neighbor’s name ___ (be) Justine.

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Use simple present tense to complete the following sentence:

People in many countries _____ (have) a traditional celebration for the new year.

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Use simple present tense to complete the following sentence:

The members of the student council _____ (meet) once every month.

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Use simple present tense to complete the following sentence:

Khalil is a very friendly person. Everybody _____ (like) him.

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Look at the box. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentence.

A paragraph has a/n ____ ________ that states the main idea. It is usually at the beginning of the

paragraph.

Look at the box. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentence.

All of the supporting sentences in a paragraph are about ______. Supporting sentences are

all related to the topic sentence.

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Look at the box. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentence.

The first line of a paragraph is ______.

Look at the box. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentence.

The last sentence, or __________ _______, brings the paragraph to a logical conclusion.

Read the paragraph and answer the following question.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• It is no wonder that regularly eating spinach can help to maintain good health.

• Spinach is a very healthy food.

• Without a doubt, one of the healthiest foods is spinach.

• There are many delicious ways to prepare spinach.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2