Crafting Effective Supporting Sentences

This video tutorial explains the concept of supporting sentences in a paragraph. It covers the criteria for supporting sentences, including providing details of the controlling topic, using transitional signals for coherence, and incorporating sub-supporting sentences for additional information. Examples are provided to illustrate how to develop supporting sentences from topic sentences, ensuring a smooth flow of ideas within a paragraph.

What is the primary function of a supporting sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a summary

• To conclude the paragraph

• To support the topic sentence

How many supporting sentences are typically recommended in a paragraph?

• Three to five

• Five to seven

• One to two

• Two to three

What is the role of a controlling idea in a topic sentence?

• To summarize the paragraph

• To provide a conclusion

• To limit the discussion in the paragraph

• To introduce a new topic

Which of the following is NOT a WH question word used to develop details from a controlling idea?

• What

• Why

• When

• Which

What is the purpose of using transitional signals in a paragraph?

• To provide examples

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ensure coherence and smooth flow of ideas

• To introduce new topics

Which of the following is an example of an adverb used as a transitional signal?

• The last point

• The next subject

• The first thing that

• First,

What is a sub-supporting sentence?

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

• A sentence that provides additional information to the main supporting sentence

• A sentence that summarizes the paragraph

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

How does a sub-supporting sentence indirectly support the topic sentence?

• By introducing a new topic

• By providing additional information to the main supporting sentence

• By concluding the paragraph

• By summarizing the paragraph

What is the ideal number of sub-supporting sentences for each supporting sentence?

• Four to five

• Three to four

• Two to three

• One to two

Why is it important not to have too many sub-supporting sentences?

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce new topics

• To avoid making the paragraph too long

• To summarize the paragraph