Paragraph Structure Quiz

To provide a concluding idea

To introduce the main idea

To give supporting details

To ask a question

Because it was raining, I took an umbrella.

I took an umbrella.

I took an umbrella, but it was not raining.

Taking an umbrella is always a good idea.

I went to the store; however, it was closed.

She sings and dances.

Because it was late, we went home.

Although he tried hard, he couldn't win.

I like coffee.

She went to the market and bought some fruits.

I finished my homework, and I went to bed.

Because she was tired, she went to sleep.

A general statement about the topic

Evidence that backs up the main idea

The conclusion of a paragraph

A question asked in the text

Facts and statistics

Dialogue and description

Academic references

Technical language

To introduce a new topic

To summarize the main idea

To list supporting details

To provide a definition

Using a semicolon

Using a comma

Using a colon

No punctuation is needed

Including a thesis statement

Using vivid and specific details

Writing in the third person

Using only short sentences

I will go to the park.

I will go to the park if it does not rain.

The park is nice and clean.

It rains; I stay home.