What Is a Paragraph

_______ is a group of sentences about one topic. It contains a topic sentence, supporting details and sometimesa concluding sentence.

_______ states the main idea of the paragraph. It shows what the whole paragraph is all about.

A good paragraph possesses _____ when all the sentences develop the main idea.

A paragraph has ________ when all the sentences in a paragraph clearly relate to one another systemically or logically.

What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?

• closing sentence

• supporting details

• explanations and examples

• topic sentence

What is a paragraph?

• A group of sentences about one topic

• A single sentence

• A word

• A punctuation mark

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide examples

• To ask a question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?

• Unity

• Coherence

• Randomness

• Development

What is the role of supporting details in a paragraph?

• To explain and develop the main idea

• To introduce a new topic

• To confuse the reader

• To conclude the paragraph

What is coherence in a paragraph?

• Logical connection between sentences

• Random arrangement of ideas

• Use of complex vocabulary

• Length of the paragraph