Topic Sentences Quiz

Can you identify the true definition of a topic sentence?

• A topic sentence encapsulates the primary concept of a paragraph or a section of text.

• A topic sentence provides supportive details for the central theme of a paragraph or section of text.

• A topic sentence introduces a fresh topic.

• A topic sentence articulates the core idea of a paragraph or section of text.

What makes the inclusion of supporting details in a topic sentence so crucial?

• The length of the sentence becomes unnecessarily long due to the inclusion of supporting details, hence it's not important.

• Supporting details in a topic sentence are not important as they divert attention from the main idea.

• Supporting details are irrelevant to the main idea, hence their inclusion in a topic sentence is not important.

• The importance of including supporting details in a topic sentence lies in the fact that they provide evidence or examples that bolster the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.2B

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence with supporting details? a) I cherish dogs. b) Dogs are loyal, friendly, and make exceptional companions. c) Dogs are the ultimate pets to own.

• c) Cats are the ultimate pets to own.

• a) Dogs are not loyal, friendly, and do not make exceptional companions.

• d) Dogs are not good pets.

• b) Dogs are loyal, friendly, and make exceptional companions.

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.2B

What are transition words?

• Words or phrases that help connect ideas and improve the flow of a text or speech.

• Words or phrases that confuse the reader or listener.

• Words or phrases that interrupt the flow of a text or speech.

• Words or phrases that have no impact on the flow of a text or speech.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the significance of transition words in topic sentences?

• They bridge ideas and enhance the writing's fluidity.

• They render the writing more perplexing and hard to comprehend.

• They are superfluous and contribute to unnecessary elongation of the topic sentence.

• They are exclusive to academic writing and bear no importance in other writing styles.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.2C

CCSS.W.5.3C

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence using transition words? a) I embarked on a journey to the park. b) Upon the completion of my academic tasks, I embarked on a journey to the park. c) The park, a haven of fun and excitement, is a place worth visiting.

• b) Upon the completion of my academic tasks, I embarked on a journey to the park.

• c) The park, a haven of fun and excitement, is a place worth visiting.

• d) Prior to plunging into my academic tasks, I embarked on a journey to the park.

• a) I embarked on a journey to the park.

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.3C

How can the impact of a topic sentence be enhanced through the use of transition words?

• Integrating transition words into a topic sentence can lead to confusion.

• Inserting transition words in a topic sentence can disrupt the coherence of the paragraph.

• Transition words are not a requisite element in a topic sentence.

• By incorporating transition words, the topic sentence can form a stronger connection with the preceding or succeeding sentences, thereby elucidating the relationship between diverse ideas or points.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.2C

True or False: A topic sentence should provide a clear main idea for the paragraph.

• False

• A topic sentence is not necessary

• A topic sentence should be vague

• True

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.4

True or False: Transition words help to connect ideas and make the writing flow smoothly.

• False

• Transition words are unnecessary

• Transition words make writing confusing

• True

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence with supporting details and transition words? a) I like to read books. b) Reading books allows me to explore new worlds, learn about different cultures, and improve my vocabulary. c) Books are a great source of knowledge.

• b

• Reading books is a waste of time.

• c

• a

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.2B

CCSS.W.5.2C