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Types and Kinds of paragraph

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the four types of paragraph?

a)

narrative , expository, descriptive, and persuasive

b)

descriptive, and persuasive

2.

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life.

a)

persuasive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

descriptive

3.

What type of language is found in informational text?

a)

technical vocabulary

b)

clear language

c)

long sentences with combined clauses

4.

Which two phrases from paragraph 4 help the reader understand the meaning of effortless?

a)

easy to complete

b)

a flow state

c)

performance is automatic

d)

wholly focused

5.
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
6.

What is the topic in the following paragraph?


Shanna had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.

a)

The ocean

b)

The aquarium

c)

The mall

d)

The park

7.

Where is my book?

a)

command

b)

exclamation

c)

question

d)

statement

8.
Will you show me how to do it?
a)
declarative (statement)
b)
imperative (command)
c)
question
d)
exclamation
9.
This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions.
a)
persuasive
b)
narrative
c)
expository
d)
descriptive
10.

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets.

a)

persuasive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

descriptive

11.

Which of the following sentences can be considered a descriptive sentence?

a)

The beautiful girl ran up the steep hill to visit the red cottage.

b)

The United States of America is composed of 50 states.

c)

All of the children from this school are super intrigued with the secret play.

d)

Having a tutor is better than studying by yourself.

12.

What are the basic types of paragraphs?

a)

expository, declarative, interrogative, statement

b)

process, cause and effect, expository, persuasive

c)

descriptive, expository, narrative, persuasive

13.

The following sentence can be found in a _____________ paragraph.


"The tranquil water rippled around the lazy alligator."

a)

Narrative

b)

Process

c)

Expository

d)

Descriptive

14.

The following diary entry is considered a:


"Dear diary,

Today was nervous for my Spanish class presentation. Thankfully everything went well."

a)

narrative

b)

expository

c)

persuasive

d)

descriptive

15.

A narrative paragraph is telling a story.

a)

True

b)

False