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paragraph quiz

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the best definition for paragraph:

a)

It is a group of related sentences about topics.

b)

It is the section of a message.

c)

It is a text that includes narrative elements.

d)

It is a group of related sentences that focus on a specific topic.

2.

A _____ expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

a)

Topic sentence

b)

controlling idea

c)

supporting sentences

d)

examples

3.

What are the two main elements of a topic sentence?

a)

topic

b)

examples

c)

controlling idea

d)

indention

4.

Which of the following is a function of the concluding sentence?

a)

to present a new detail to support the topic sentence

b)

to summarize the main ideas or feelings in a paragraph and lets the reader know when the paragraph is done

c)

to give flavor to your paragraph

d)

to present the main idea of the paragraph.

5.

When do you use supporting details or supporting sentences?

a)

Before the first sentence

b)

After the topic sentence and before the closing sentence

c)

Never use these in paragraphs, only in essays

d)

After the last sentence

6.

What can you include in the supporting sentences?

a)

examples to support your topic sentence

b)

reasons to support your topic sentence

c)

descriptions to support your topic sentence

d)

extra details or information to support your topic sentence