Writing a Good Paragraph

Which of the following is the best topic sentence?

• Health is important.

• People should exercise.

• Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health.

Choose the best topic sentence:

• Health is very important.

• Good health helps people live longer and feel better.

• People have to take care of their health.

True or False: A topic sentence should include a fact everyone knows.

• True

• False

Which sentence is too specific to be a topic sentence?

• Eating fruits and vegetables is good for your body.

• Vitamin C in oranges helps prevent colds.

• A healthy diet includes many food groups.

Which sentence supports this topic sentence? “Walking daily improves heart health.”

• I like walking.

• Walking strengthens the heart and improves blood circulation.

• Some people walk slowly.

Which of these is a fact?

• I think water is good.

• Drinking water helps regulate body temperature.

• Water is nice.

Choose the best example: Topic: “Sleep is important for health.”

• I sleep a lot.

• Lack of sleep can weaken the immune system.

• Sleep is boring.

Which sentence does NOT support this topic? “Healthy eating helps prevent disease.”

• Vegetables contain vitamins that protect the body.

• Junk food can increase health risks.

• Eating vegetables is important.

True or False: Supporting sentences should all relate to the topic sentence.

• True

• False

Which is a good concluding sentence? Topic: “Exercise improves health.”

• I like to run.

• That’s why regular exercise is key to a healthy life.

• Exercise improves health.