Paragraph Essentials

What is a topic sentence?

• A topic sentence is a sentence that introduces a new topic.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.

What are supporting details in a paragraph?

• Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

• General statements that do not provide specific examples or evidence.

• Opinions or personal beliefs that are not supported by evidence.

• Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

Which sentence is a topic sentence?

• The topic sentence is the last sentence of a paragraph or section.

• The topic sentence is a sentence that provides supporting details.

• The topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph or section.

• The topic sentence is a sentence that introduces a new paragraph or section.

What is a concluding sentence?

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that introduces a new topic.

• A concluding sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph or essay.

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that provides evidence to support the main points or ideas.

• A concluding sentence summarizes the main points or ideas in a paragraph or essay and brings it to a close.

Which sentence is a supporting detail?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 3

What should a concluding sentence do?

• A concluding sentence should introduce new ideas and concepts.

• A concluding sentence should repeat the main points or ideas discussed in the paragraph or essay.

• A concluding sentence should leave the reader with unanswered questions.

• A concluding sentence should summarize the main points or ideas discussed in the paragraph or essay and provide closure to the reader.

Which sentence is a topic sentence?

• The topic sentence is the last sentence of a paragraph or section.

• The topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph or section.

• The topic sentence is a sentence that provides supporting details.

• The topic sentence is a sentence that introduces a new paragraph or section.

What are supporting details in a paragraph?

• Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

• Opinions or personal beliefs that are not supported by evidence.

• General statements that do not provide specific examples or evidence.

Which sentence is a concluding sentence?

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea or argument of a paragraph or essay.

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that introduces a new idea or argument.

• A concluding sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph or essay.

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea or argument.

What should a topic sentence do?

• A topic sentence should summarize the main idea of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence should be placed at the end of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence should introduce the main idea of a paragraph and provide a clear focus for the rest of the sentences in the paragraph.

• A topic sentence should provide supporting details for the main idea of a paragraph.