Paragraph Structure Test Version 1

Pick the best topic sentence:

​ Grapefruits grow on trees, while grapes grow on vines. In addition, grapefruits are large and have a yellow outer skin. On the other hand, grapes are small and grow in many different colors. They also taste different. Most people think grapefruits taste sour but grapes taste sweet.

• Some fruits have the same name.
• Grapefruits and grapes both make healthy snacks.
• Grapefruits and grapes are very different.
• Grapefruits are the best fruit.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the paragraph. One sentence does not support the topic sentence in bold. Choose the sentence that does not belong. Mistletoe is a plant that gives many wild animals food to eat and a place to live. For example, bluebirds feed on the berries that grow on mistletoe. Humans often hand mistletoe in their homes during the holidays. Some owls make their nests in mistletoe. In some forests, tree squirrels make nests in mistletoe as well.

• Humans often hang mistletoe in their homes during the holidays.

• In some forests, tree squirrels make nests in mistletoe as well.

• Some owls make their nests in mistletoe.

• For example, bluebirds feed on the berries that grow on mistletoe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

A​ (a)   sentence is often the first sentence in a paragraph. It introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

• conclusion
• topic
• detail 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

A​ (a)   sentence is often the last sentence in a paragraph. It rephrases the introduction or sums up what you wrote about.

• conclusion
• topic
• detail 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

A​ (a)   sentence is often in the middle of the paragraph. These sentences support your topic sentence and explain more information about it.

• detail
• topic
• detail 

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the paragraph. One sentence does not support the topic sentence in bold. Choose the sentence that does not belong.

Beavers help other animals in wetland habitats. They build dams to create ponds for other animals. Beavers have large, flat tails that help them swim. Frogs and fish often live in the ponds made by beaver dams. Ducks and turtles also benefit from the wetlands created by beavers.

• Beavers have large, flat tails that help them swim
• They build dams to create ponds for other animals
• Ducks and turtles also benefit from the wetlands c
• Frogs and fish often live in the ponds made by beaver dams.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the paragraph. One sentence does not support the topic sentence in bold. Choose the sentence that does not belong.

Owls are skilled hunters that help control rodent populations. Their excellent night vision and silent flight help them hunt. Some owls can turn their heads almost all the way around. Owls eat mice, rats, and other small animals. Many farmers appreciate owls for keeping their fields free of pests.

• Owls eat mice, rats, and other small animals.

• Some owls can turn their heads almost all the way around.

• They have excellent night vision and silent flight.

• Many farmers appreciate owls for keeping their fields free of pests.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

____________________. Children who have a cell phone can call for help in an emergency. Also, they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cell phone.

What is the best topic sentence?

• There are many types of cell phones.

• Cell phones are bad for children.

• Having a cell phone can help children in several ways.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Cookies are the best treat. They are very sweet and very tasty. Also, there are lots of different yummy flavors of cookies. If you get tired of one kind of cookie, you can always try another kind. I can’t think of one thing that’s bad about cookies.

What is the conclusion sentence in this paragraph?

• They are very sweet and very tasty.

• I can’t think of one thing that’s bad about cookies.

• Cookies are the best treat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Cookies are the best treat. They are very sweet and very tasty. Also, there are lots of different yummy flavors of cookies. If you get tired of one kind of cookie, you can always try another kind. I can’t think of one thing that’s bad about cookies.

What is the topic sentence in this paragraph?

• They are very sweet and very tasty.

• I can’t think of one thing that’s bad about cookies.

• Cookies are the best treat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2