Topic Sentences and Concluding Sentences

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English
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University
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
There are many reasons why people move. First of all, some people move to find better jobs or to advance their careers. There are more opportunities in bigger cities, so people may have the chance to be more successful in their jobs. Others are attracted to places with better weather. If you’re living in a place with low temperatures in summer, it is a good idea to think about a change in your environment. Still others want to move to a place with less crime. This is because cities with higher crime rates pose a threat to its residents. Finally, people often want to move to a place with a lower cost of living. Life in big cities is generally more expensive than it is in smaller cities. To sum up, every year, millions of people move to new places due to various reasons.
What is the topic sentence?
There are many reasons why people move.
First of all, some people move to find better jobs or to advance their
careers.
If you’re living in a place with low temperatures in
summer, it is a good idea to think about a change in your environment.
To sum up, every year, millions of people move to new places due to various reasons.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
There are many reasons why people move. First of all, some people move to find better jobs or to advance their careers. There are more opportunities in bigger cities, so people may have the chance to be more successful in their jobs. Others are attracted to places with better weather. If you’re living in a place with low temperatures in summer, it is a good idea to think about a change in your environment. Still others want to move to a place with less crime. This is because cities with higher crime rates pose a threat to its residents. Finally, people often want to move to a place with a lower cost of living. Life in big cities is generally more expensive than it is in smaller cities. To sum up, every year, millions of people move to new places due to various reasons.
What is the concluding sentence?
There are many reasons why people move.
First of all, some people move to find better jobs or to advance their
careers.
If you’re living in a place with low temperatures in
summer, it is a good idea to think about a change in your environment.
To sum up, every year, millions of people move to new places due to various reasons.
Finally, people often want to move to a place with a lower cost of living.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
Today, phones can do a lot more than just make and receive calls. Most phones come with cameras that take color pictures. Many also have video cameras to record live-action events. You can also use a phone to check your email, surf the Internet, or set reminders for important events with a special alarm clock. Many mobile phones have calculators for solving math problems and fun games to play if you are bored. With all of these new features, it is hard to imagine a world without mobile phones.
What is the concluding sentence?
Today, phones can do a lot more than just make and receive calls.
Most phones come with cameras that take color pictures. Many also have video cameras to record live-action events.
Many also have video cameras to record live-action events.
Many mobile phones have calculators for solving math problems and fun games to play if you are bored.
With all of these new features, it is hard to imagine a world without mobile phones.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
Today, phones can do a lot more than just make and receive calls. Most phones come with cameras that take color pictures. Many also have video cameras to record live-action events. You can also use a phone to check your email, surf the Internet, or set reminders for important events with a special alarm clock. Many mobile phones have calculators for solving math problems and fun games to play if you are bored. With all of these new features, it is hard to imagine a world without mobile phones.
What is the topic sentence?
Today, phones can do a lot more than just make and receive calls.
Most phones come with cameras that take color pictures. Many also have video cameras to record live-action events.
Many also have video cameras to record live-action events.
Many mobile phones have calculators for solving math problems and fun games to play if you are bored.
With all of these new features, it is hard to imagine a world without mobile phones.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
For thousands of years, garlic has had many uses. The Romans gave garlic to their slaves for strength and to their soldiers for courage. During the Middle Ages, some people used garlic to keep witches away. In the eighteenth century, garlic was used to cure diseases. Even today, some people believe that eating garlic can prevent colds. In brief, garlic has a long history as a plant with many uses.
What is the topic sentence?
For thousands of years, garlic has had many uses.
The Romans gave garlic to their slaves for strength and to their soldiers for courage.
In the eighteenth century, garlic was used to cure diseases.
Even today, some people believe that eating garlic can prevent colds.
In brief, garlic has a long history as a plant with many uses.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
For thousands of years, garlic has had many uses. The Romans gave garlic to their slaves for strength and to their soldiers for courage. During the Middle Ages, some people used garlic to keep witches away. In the eighteenth century, garlic was used to cure diseases. Even today, some people believe that eating garlic can prevent colds. In brief, garlic has a long history as a plant with many uses.
What is the concluding sentence?
For thousands of years, garlic has had many uses.
The Romans gave garlic to their slaves for strength and to their soldiers for courage.
In the eighteenth century, garlic was used to cure diseases.
Even today, some people believe that eating garlic can prevent colds.
In brief, garlic has a long history as a plant with many uses.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Study the sample paragraph below and answer the questions.
Firefighters do a very important job. First of all, they put out fires in people’s homes and workplaces. Thus, they
keep people and property safe from fire. Also, they respond to emergency calls. The calls may be about dangerous situations such as car accidents or heart attacks. What’s more, many firefighters are EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician) and many firefighters are fully qualified and licensed paramedics. Hence, they can help people with many kinds of medical emergencies. In brief, every community needs firefighters because of these reasons.
What is the topic sentence?
Firefighters do a very important job.
The calls may be about dangerous situations such as car accidents or heart attacks.
What’s more, many firefighters are EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician) and many firefighters are fully qualified and licensed paramedics.
Hence, they can help people with many kinds of medical emergencies.
In brief, every community needs firefighters because of these reasons.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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