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Paragraphs

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a paragraph?

a)

It's a sentence about a topic.

b)

It's a series of sentences about a topic.

2.

How many sentences does a paragraph have?

a)

5-7

b)

1-2

c)

9

d)

3-4

3.

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

a)

the introduction sentence

b)

the topic sentence

c)

the first sentence

d)

the exclusive sentence

4.

What is a topic sentence?

a)

A sentence

b)

A sentence that expresses any idea

c)

A sentence that expresses a supporting detail

d)

A sentence that expresses 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

7.

What is a concluding sentence?

a)

A sentence that marks the end of the paragraph and reminds the reader of the main idea.

b)

A sentence that you write at the start of your paragraph.

c)

A sentence where you include supporting details.

d)

A sentence

8.

Where do you write the closing sentence?

a)

at the start of the paragraph

b)

in the middle

c)

at the end of the paragraph

d)

nowhere

9.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
a)
Baking cookies is really easy to do.
b)
My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
c)
There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
d)
Cookies are easier to make than cake.
10.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.
a)
Being healthy requires a lot of work.
b)
There are many things you should do to stay healthy.
c)
Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.
d)
It is good to be healthy.
11.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
a)
Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters. 
b)
An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
c)
Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
d)
Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.
12.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
a)
Their face paint hides their true identity. 
b)
People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
c)
There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
d)
Clowns makes fun balloon animals.