Paragraph and contractions

What is a paragraph?

• A set of words that is complete.

• A group of sentences that are written about the same idea or topic.

• A group of letters.

Paragraphs are used to show when a writer has changed.....................................

• time, place or argument.

• time, name, and clothes.

• shoes, bags and glasses.

Why do we use paragraphs?

• To write beautifully.

• To write sentences.

• To make texts easier to read.

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

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• false

Tags

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

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• false

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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.

• Exercise is hard.

• Basketball is an athletic sport.

• I love the Lakers

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 hoovers 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.

• I hate cleaning

• 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 travelled to U.K. 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.

• Going on holiday.

• Looking after a neighbour's dog

• Enjoying dogs.

______________________________________________. Children who have cell phones 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 cell phones.

What is the best topic sentence?

• There are many types of cell phones.

• Cell phones help children call friends and parents.

• Having a cell phone can help children in many ways.

People should not drink soda. Soda is an unhealthy drink, and 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.

• It contains a lot of sugar.

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