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PS 2025 Paragraph Quiz

Authored by Niamh Harnett

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PS 2025 Paragraph Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To list examples

To state the main idea of the paragraph

To ask the reader a question

To summarize the whole essay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of a topic sentence gives the paragraph focus and limits the discussion?

The transition word

The closing sentence

The controlling idea

The citation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the PEEL paragraph structure, what does the E stand for?

Emphasis

Example

Evaluate

Explain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What helps make a paragraph coherent?

Using only short sentences

Jumping between topics

Organizing ideas logically

Using a lot of quotes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following improves cohesion in a paragraph?

Topic sentences

Complex vocabulary

Linking words like “however,” “for example,” “in addition”

Irrelevant details

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Write one linking word or phrase you can use to show contrast between ideas.

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OFF

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Supporting details should include facts, examples, and explanations related to the topic sentence.

TRUE

FALSE

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