Front

It is a group of sentences which focus on one idea.

Back

Paragraph

Front

What is the last sentence in a paragraph that summarizes or raises the key point?

Back

Concluding Sentence or Conclusion

Front

What is the topic sentence of the given paragraph? 1.) Television or TV is the easiest means to access information at home. 2.) At present, most Filipino homes can now provide TV for their family. 3.) Regardless of the kind of TV we have, one of the benefits we get from watching TV programs is information. 4.) Children can explore the places that they wanted to go to. 5.) They can also get an idea of protecting the environment, too. 6.) Parents become aware of the news happening in different parts of the world. 7.) All of us learn just by sitting in front of the TV while having fun. 8.) While TV has been generous in providing a multitude of information, still it is in our minds to decide for our advantage.

Back

Sentence 1: Television or TV is the easiest means to access information at home.

Front

What part of the paragraph introduces the main idea?

Back

Topic Sentence

Front

This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic sentence.

Back

Supporting Sentences

Front

A concluding sentence________________.

Back

Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of transitions between paragraphs?

1)To signal a shift to a new idea or topic.

2)To provide a summary of the previous paragraph.

3)To contradict the main idea of the previous paragraph.

4)To create a logical flow from one idea to the next.

Back

3) To contradict the main idea of the previous paragraph.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a good topic sentence?

1)"There are many reasons why pollution is a problem.",

2)"Pollution is bad.",

3)"In this essay, I will talk about pollution.", 4)"Pollution affects both urban and rural areas."

Back

1)"There are many reasons why pollution is a problem."

Front

What is the main difference between a topic sentence and a supporting sentence?

Back

A topic sentence introduces the main idea, while a supporting sentence provides details and examples.

Front

Which of the following is a complete sentence? 1)Running down the street.

2) The dog barked loudly.,

3)In the morning.,

4)Because she was late.

Back

The dog barked loudly.