Parts of a Paragraph

We only indent the first sentence of the paragraph.

• True

• False

The sentences that support the topic sentence by giving examples or reasons are the _______________________.

• concluding sentence

• supporting details

• topic sentence

It is made up of a group of sentences focused on one topic

• sentence

• paragraph

• word

This part tells you what the paragraph will be about.

• topic sentence

• supporting sentence

• closing sentence

These details support and give more information about the topic sentence

• topic sentence

• supporting details

• closing sentence

What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?

• closing sentence

• supporting details

• explanations and examples

• topic sentence

What do you call the middle sentences in a paragraph?

• topic sentence

• supporting details

• closing sentence

• transition words

What is the main idea of a paragraph called?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

• Introduction

Which part of a paragraph provides evidence and examples?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

• Introduction

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide examples

• To summarize the main idea

• To add new information