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Closing Sentences

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

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Class
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1.

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same ____________.

a)

topic

b)

word

c)

detail

d)

book

2.

The closing sentence of a paragraph should be exactly the same as the topic sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The closing sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

last

4.

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

a)

First

b)

To sum up

c)

In addition

d)

Next

5.

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a _________________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

a)

fact

b)

fiction

c)

summary

d)

supporting detail

6.

Which of these is in a the correct order for writing a paragraph?

a)

topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences

b)

detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence

c)

closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence

d)

topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

7.

Which of these is most likely a closing sentence?

a)

First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.

b)

I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, but today I got olives.

c)

In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

d)

Unlike me, my sister likes pepperoni pizza.

8.

The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Morning is the best time of day." Which of these is the best closing sentence for the paragraph?

a)

First of all, it is hard to wake up in the morning.

b)

Plus, breakfast food like pancakes, eggs, and granola is delicious.

c)

For these reasons, I love mornings.

d)

I wake up at 7:30am every day.

9.

Which question would be most helpful when writing a closing sentence?

a)

What is the most interesting detail to reveal about this topic?

b)

How can I restate the main idea in a different way?

c)

What is the best way to get the reader's attention about this topic?

d)

How does this sentence give evidence to support the main idea?

10.

Which of these is a synonym of "closing sentence"?

a)

topic sentence

b)

support

c)

paragraph

d)

conclusion

11.

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are all about one topic. It is easy to spot a paragraph because the first line is usually indented. That means it is set farther from the left margin than the rest of the text. Paragraphs can give information, or facts, about the topic. They can also express an opinion, or the writer’s beliefs about that topic.


To find the beginning of a paragraph, look for ________.

a)

a fact

b)

an opinion

c)

an indented line

d)

a belief about the topic

12.

Dogs are the best kind of pet. First, they are cute and cuddly. They always wag their tails when they see you. Plus, they help you get exercise when you take them on walks.


Which of these would be the best closing sentence for this paragraph?

a)

Finally, they love belly rubs.

b)

I love to give my dog peanut butter as a treat.

c)

In conclusion, I like cats almost as much as dogs.

d)

For these reasons, dogs make excellent pets.