Types of Paragraphs

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The following sentence can be found in a _____________ paragraph.

"The tranquil water rippled around the lazy alligator."

• Narrative

• Process

• Expository

• Descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

In this type of paragraph, the author tells a story or recounts events.

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: 'The process of photosynthesis is essential for plant life.'

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The purpose of this type of paragraph is to explain how something works or how to do something.

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) process

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: 'The new policy will benefit the community in several ways.'

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In this type of paragraph, the author provides information and facts without personal opinions.

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive