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Topic Sentence Quiz

Authored by Hien-Thanh Nguyen

English

10th Grade

CCSS covered

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Topic Sentence Quiz
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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. What is a topic sentence?

The first sentence of a paragraph

The last sentence of a paragraph.

A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph

A topic sentence is a sentence that states the main idea of a book

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

2.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

2. (a)   add information about the topic and the controlling idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

To introduce the topic of the paragraph

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

To provide support for the main idea of the paragraph

To provide a transition to the next paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. What are the characteristics of a good topic sentence?

A good topic sentence is clear and concise

A good topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph

A good topic sentence is well-organized

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

5.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

5. The controlling idea must not be too (a)   .

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Improve this topic sentence. Add a clear controlling idea:

"Flowers are beautiful."

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

7. What is a major mistake people make when writing a topic sentence?

Making the topic sentence too long

Introducing a minor point instead of the main point

Not making the topic sentence interesting

Not introducing the main point of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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