Understanding Topic Sentences Quiz

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To summarize the entire paragraph

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To give examples in the paragraph

• To end the paragraph

Which of these is a part of a topic sentence?

• A supporting detail

• A topic

• A conclusion

• An explanation

What does the "topic" of a topic sentence tell you?

• What or who the paragraph is about

• Why the topic is important

• How the writer feels about the topic

• The conclusion of the paragraph

What does the "main idea" in a topic sentence tell you?

• What the writer will say about the topic

• Where the topic is located

• Who the writer is

• How long the paragraph will be

Which sentence is a good example of a topic sentence?

• The weather is very cold.

• Cities are exciting places to live.

• I like to visit parks.

• Dogs are great pets.

How many parts does a topic sentence have?

• One part

• Two parts

• Three parts

• Four parts

In the example, "Cities are exciting places to live," what is the topic?

• Cities

• Exciting places

• Places to live

• Living

What will you learn in the video?

• How to write a conclusion

• How to write a topic sentence

• How to write a body paragraph

• How to write a paragraph with four basic parts

Which of the following is NOT a function of a topic sentence?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide supporting details

• To guide the reader

• To set the tone of the paragraph

Why is a topic sentence important in a paragraph?

• It makes the paragraph longer

• It helps the reader understand the main idea

• It provides a conclusion

• It lists all the details