Understanding Paragraph Structure

What is the purpose of the opening sentence in a strong opinion paragraph?

• To list supporting details

• To introduce a new topic

• To tell the big idea or topic

• To conclude the paragraph

Which of the following is NOT typically included in supporting sentences?

• Details and examples

• Transition words

• The big idea or topic

• Explanations

What do supporting sentences help to answer in a paragraph?

• Who, what, when, where, and why

• How to conclude the paragraph

• The main topic of the paragraph

• The title of the paragraph

What should a closing sentence do in a paragraph?

• Introduce a new idea

• Wrap things up

• Provide more examples

• Ask a question

Which of the following is a sensory detail that might be included in supporting sentences?

• Transition words

• The main idea

• Taste, feel, smell, look, sound

• The closing sentence

What role do transition words play in a paragraph?

• They help connect ideas smoothly

• They provide sensory details

• They conclude the paragraph

• They introduce the main idea

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong topic sentence?

• It provides a conclusion

• It asks a question

• It includes multiple examples

• It states the main idea clearly

How can supporting sentences enhance a paragraph?

• By summarizing the paragraph

• By asking questions

• By introducing new topics

• By providing evidence and details