Topic and Concluding Sentences Practice

What is a topic sentence?

• The last sentence in a paragraph

• A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph

• A question asked in a paragraph

• The middle sentence in a paragraph

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Why are topic sentences important?

• They make paragraphs longer

• They help organize and convey the main idea

• They are only used in fiction stories

• They are only use in news

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Which of the following could be a good topic sentence?

• "I went to the park yesterday."

• "The benefits of reading are numerous."

• "The weather is nice today."

• “Today is the Father day”

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

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide supporting details

• To create a transition

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Which of the following sentences would be the best concluding sentence for a paragraph about exercise benefits?

• Exercise can also be fun when done with friends.

• Exercise improves physical health and mental well-being.

• Many people exercise to maintain a healthy weight.

• Regular exercise includes walking, running, and cycling.

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Identify the correct order of a well-structured paragraph:

• Supporting details → Concluding sentence → Topic sentence

• Topic sentence → Supporting details → Concluding sentence

• Concluding sentence → Supporting details → Topic sentence

• Supporting details → Topic sentence → Concluding sentence

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The sentence that has been underlined is...

• its topic sentence.

• a supporting sentence.

• its concluding sentence.

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What is a concluding sentence?

• A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph

• A sentence that provides evidence for the main idea

• A sentence that summarizes the main point of a paragraph

• A sentence that asks a question

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a good topic sentence?

• It is vague and general

• It is specific and clear

• It is a question

• It is a quotation

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What role does a concluding sentence play in a paragraph?

• It introduces a new idea

• It provides a transition to the next paragraph

• It summarizes the main point and wraps up the paragraph

• It gives an example

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