Four Types of Paragraphs

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events.

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like.

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The Himalayan Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

The goal of this type of paragraph is to convince another person to change, or at least think about changing, their opinion about something

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions.

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive