Paragraph Structure and Transition Quiz

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

• To end the paragraph

• To add detail

• To summarize the evidence

• To state the main idea

Which paragraph part should come first in an essay?

• Conclusion

• Explanation

• Text evidence

• Hook

What should a good introduction paragraph include?

• A summary of the text

• A topic sentence

• Text evidence

• A hook and the controlling idea

What is the job of a conclusion paragraph?

• Add new evidence

• Repeat the topic sentence

• Start a new argument

• Leave the reader with a final thought

Which part of the paragraph explains why the evidence is important?

• Topic sentence

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Explanation

Which of these is the best paragraph structure?

• Hook, Explanation, Quote

• Evidence, Topic, Hook

• Wrap-up, Topic, Detail

• Topic, Evidence, Explanation, Wrap-up

What makes a body paragraph complete?

• Three sentences

• At least one quote

• A long example

• Topic sentence, evidence, and explanation

What is a “wrap-up sentence”?

• A sentence that starts a new idea

• A sentence that repeats the topic sentence

• A sentence that explains the next paragraph

• A sentence that reminds the reader of the main idea

Which sentence belongs in a conclusion paragraph?

• For example, Peter fights the wolf.

• The White Witch is mean.

• As a result, he did it.

• Peter is brave and loyal, which proves he is ready to lead.

Which sentence would make the best topic sentence?

• The character is cool.

• I liked that part.

• He went into the forest.

• Edmund changes throughout the story.