WorksheetsParts of a Paragraph
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?
a)
closing sentence
b)
supporting details
c)
explanations and examples
d)
topic sentence
2.
What do you call the middle sentences in a paragraph?
a)
topic sentence
b)
supporting details
c)
closing sentence
d)
transition words
3.
How do you expand the information you provide within your supporting detail sentences?
a)
write another topic sentence
b)
use transition words
c)
write sentences that explain or provide examples
d)
write another closing sentence
4.
What type of words SHOULD you use to let the reader know you are providing another example?
a)
sophisticated words
b)
confusing words
c)
specific words
d)
transition words
5.
What type of words SHOULD you use to let the reader know you are switching to differences from similarities or switching from similarities to differences?
a)
nonsense words
b)
transition words
c)
sophisticated words
d)
specific words
6.
What do you call the last sentence in a paragraph?
a)
topic sentence
b)
supporting detail sentence
c)
transition sentence
d)
closing sentence
7.
What type of writing is the compare contrast essay?
a)
academic = informal
b)
academic = formal
8.
How many paragraphs are you to have in your compare contrast essay?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
9.
How are the paragraphs organized in your compare contrast essay?
a)
body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, opening paragraph, closing paragraph
b)
opening paragraph, closing paragraph, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2
c)
opening paragraph, body paragraph 2, body paragraph 1, closing paragraph
d)
opening paragraph, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, closing paragraph
10.
What is tonight's homework?
a)
finish drafting body paragraph 2
b)
finish drafting the opening paragraph
c)
finish drafting body paragraph 1
d)
finish drafting the closing paragraph
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