How to Write a Paragraph

What should a paragraph look like?

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What is the name of the part in red colour?

• topic sentence

• main idea

• title

What is the name of the part in red colour?

• topic sentence

• supporting sentences

• concluding sentence

Which is the correct supporting sentence for the following topic sentence?

Topic Sentence: Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.

• Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.

• That street was built by Micheal.

• There is a school located on Fourth Avenue.

• There are many good restaurants on that street.

Which of the following is not true about supporting sentences:

• Sometimes supporting sentences give examples

• Sometimes supporting sentences give reasons.

• Supporting sentences explain and support the main idea.

• Supporting sentences give the topic and main idea.

What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph?

• Hosea should try another sport.

• Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller.

• Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team.

• Hosea might not make a basketball team.

Which of the following phrases can be used to start a concluding sentence?

• On the contrary

• In the beginning

• In conclusion

• For example

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

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide examples for the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ask a question related to the paragraph

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?

• It contains multiple main ideas

• It has a clear topic sentence

• It is written in a single sentence

• It lacks supporting details

What is the role of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

• To introduce new topics

• To provide evidence and details for the main idea

• To summarize the entire essay

• To ask questions