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WorksheetsParagraph Intro
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 26mins
How long is the thesis?
(a)
Which sentence usually tells you the main idea of a paragraph?
A detail sentence.
The first sentence - the 'main idea' or 'topic' sentence.
The last sentence.
The banana sentence
True or False: A paragraph has to be all about one main idea. It can't include random information about something else.
True
False
What are detail sentences for?
They tell us interesting facts about ANYTHING.
They tell how to bake a cake.
They make paragraphs nice and long
They tell more details about the main idea sentence.
What is the diet of cats?
Cats are carnivores because they only eat meat.
Which of these is a supporting detail for this main idea sentence?
Cats are clever hunters.
Cats often go out at night to find their prey.
This diet gives them lots of protein.
They are often known as the cleanest animal.
A paragraph about 'Shark Behaviour' could include which sentence:
Sharks have smooth skin.
Sharks swim by themselves or in a group.
Sharks eat fish.
Sharks live in every ocean in the world.
Why do information reports have paragraphs?
They show the important information first.
They organise the information.
They make your information report easy to read.
All of the above.
Trees provide protection. They are a safe place to build a nest. Birds can find food in trees.
What is the main idea?
Small birds eat insects and fruit.
Birds are animals with feathers and two legs.
Birds usually live in trees.
Birds hide in your toilet when you're not looking.
A group of sentences with a single idea is a(n)...
topic sentence
paragraph
essay
supporting detail
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells what the paragraph is about
A sentence that is not relevant to the paragraph
A sentence that repeats what has already been said
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph
What is an irrelevant sentence?
A sentence that repeats an idea that has already been said
A sentence that supports the explains the topic sentence
A sentence that is not related to the paragraph
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and leaves the reader with a strong impression
What is a concluding sentence?
A sentence that...
...tells what the paragraph is about; helps focus the paragraph
...summarizes the paragraph and/or leaves the reader with a strong impression
...supports or gives more detailed information about the topic sentence
...repeats an idea that has already been said
What is the irrelevant sentence in this paragraph:
My friend, Adam, is very generous. He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat. He enjoys eating chicken. When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating. Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money. Adam is the kindest person I know.
He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat.
He enjoys eating chicken.
When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating.
Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money.
Identify the redundant sentence in this paragraph:
The beach is my favorite place to go. I can swim, which I enjoy doing. The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing. I like the cool breeze on my skin. I really enjoy swimming. I hope I can go to the beach soon!
I hope I can go to the beach soon!
The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing.
I like the cool breeze on my skin.
I really enjoy swimming.
What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Hosea is a talented basketball player. He knows how to defend well against any opponent. When it comes to offense, he can dribble with both hands and can crossover any defender. His layups and jump shots usually go in. ___________________________________________
Hosea should try another sport.
Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller.
Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team.
Hosea might not make a basketball team.
Which is a good/reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph:
______________________________________. She normally carries a bottle of Tobasco in her purse. If her food is not hot enough, she will eat hot peppers as a side dish. Whenever she eats Thai food, she orders the highest level of spiciness. People won't dare to touch her food because they won't be able to enjoy it.
Rio enjoys spicy food.
Rio likes to help garden with her mom.
Rio grows hot peppers in her garden.
Rio likes Thai food.
Before writing the first word of your paragraph, you should...
indent one inch from the left margin
indent one millimeter from the left margin
indent one meter from the margin
indent one inch from the right margin
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.
I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.
What should a paragraph look like?
What is true about the concluding sentence?
It's the last sentence of a paragraph.
It can introduce a new idea.
It restates the main idea of the paragraph and summarizes it.
You can add an example of what you said here.
A good connector to start it could be "Finally"
People should not drink soda. Soda is an unhealthy drink. It contains a lot of sugar. This is why soda is so delicious. Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious. For these reasons, people should avoid drinking soda.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
This is why soda is so delicious.
It contains a lot of sugar.
Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious.
The best pet to own is a fish. First, fish do not require a lot of space. Secondly, fish are easy to care for. Finally, there are many types of fish that are beautiful, large, small, and exotic, so an owner has many choices of which fish to get. Of course, some fish are ugly and strange. For all of these reasons, fish make excellent pets.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
Secondly, fish are easy to care for.
Finally, there are many types of fish that are beautiful, large, small, and exotic, so an owner has many choices of which fish to get.
Of course, some fish are ugly and strange.
Children should not play video games. First, children should be active, so playing outside is better than playing video games. Secondly, many video games are violent. However, many video games are not violent. Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family. In conclusion, many activities are better for children than playing video games.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
Secondly, many video games are violent.
However, many video games are not violent.
Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family.
Walking is the best exercise. First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership to do it. Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live. Third, studies show that walking outside not only burns calories but also helps a person feel happy and optimistic. ________________________________.
What is the best conclusion sentence?
For these reasons, walking is an excellent form of exercise.
In conclusion, walking does not cost any money.
In summary, many people love to walk.
