Topic Sentences Quiz

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of a good topic sentence?

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph

• It is usually found at the beginning of the paragraph

• It includes all the supporting details of the paragraph

• It is clear and concise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The most direct way to state the main point is through a __ topic sentence.

• specific
• general

• clueing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Fill in the blank with the correct words. Topic sentences are usually found at the __ of a paragraph.

• beginning
• end

• middle

• no where

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Which type of topic sentence provides the most detailed information about the paragraph's content?

• General

• Clueing

• Specific

• Broad

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. A topic sentence that says, "There are several reasons why recycling is important," is an example of:

• A specific topic sentence

• A clueing topic sentence

• A general topic sentence

• Not a topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. A topic sentence that states, "The invention of the printing press had three major impacts on society," is:

• General

• Clueing

• Specific

• Not a topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Fill in the blank with the correct words. When a topic sentence hints at the content to follow, it's called a __ topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Which type of topic sentence might use words like "several," "many," or "various" without specifying details?

• Specific

• Clueing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is a topic sentence?

• Topic sentences are always the start of any paragraph and usually contain the main idea of the paragraph.
• Details located within a text.
• Concluding statements.
• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What goes in your topic sentence?

• Quote from the text

• Explanation of how quote supports claim

• Answer to writing prompt/ main idea

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2