Paragraph (Topic sentence)

What is the primary purpose of a paragraph?

• To describe a single idea

• To list multiple ideas

• To include unrelated information

• To summarize an entire essay

What is the main function of the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To state the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To list supporting details

Which sentence is typically the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• The first sentence

• The last sentence

• The second sentence

• Any sentence in the middle

What is the purpose of supporting sentences?

• To introduce a new topic

• To elaborate on the topic sentence

• To summarize the paragraph

• To compare two topics

What does the concluding sentence in a paragraph do?

• Introduces a new idea

• Summarizes the main idea

• Repeats the topic sentence

• Starts a new paragraph

Which of the following is a key feature of a properly written paragraph?

• The first sentence is indented

• The first word of every sentence is underlined

• Each sentence starts with a conjunction

• The paragraph starts with a question

Why should a topic sentence not be too general?

• It will be too difficult to develop in one paragraph

• It will confuse the reader

• It won't be interesting enough

• It will be too easy to write about

What happens if a topic sentence is too specific?

• The paragraph may become too lengthy

• There won't be enough information to support it

• The paragraph will be more engaging

• The paragraph will be too complex

Which of the following is an example of a well-balanced topic sentence?

• Swimming is fun.

• I swim laps 30 minutes every morning.

• Exercising every morning has several positive effects on my health.

• There are many ways to swim.

Which part of a paragraph controls the content of the other sentences?

• Supporting sentences

• Concluding sentence

• Topic sentence

• Transitions