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14th April Homework

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the supporting sentences?

a)

The sentences at the beginning of the paragraph.

b)

They come after the topic sentences, making up the body of a paragraph.

c)

The sentences at the end of the paragraph.

d)

The sentences give the topic of the paragraph.

2.

What do they do?

a)

They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.

b)

They summarize the information and make conclusions

c)

They give the topic of the paragraph.

d)

They make the paragraph longer.

3.

Which of the following is not detail sentence?

a)

She is intelligent

b)

She is responsible

c)

Anna is one of the best students in school

d)

She is never late for class

4.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?
a)
There are many landfills available for waste.
b)
Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
c)
Clean jars before recycling them.
d)
Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.
5.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?


"Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet."

a)

Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber to help your digestive

system work properly.

b)

Some fruits and vegetables contain a lot of sugar.

6.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
a)
We learn interesting facts from the things we read.
b)
Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
c)
It's my least favorite class.
d)
Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging. 
7.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
a)
It tastes really good.
b)
Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
c)
You can find many artificial additives in candy.
d)
Eating too much candy can give you cavities. 
8.
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. 
9.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits.

a)

Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

b)

Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

c)

When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

d)

Homework takes up your precious after school time.

10.
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.
11.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
a)
During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
b)
Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
c)
Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
d)
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
12.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
a)
Johnny has a difficult time in school.
b)
Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
c)
Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
d)
Math is the worst subject ever.
13.
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.
14.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.
a)
Being a celebrity is often difficult.
b)
When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity. 
c)
Celebrities make more money than most people.
d)
Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.
15.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
a)
School is awesome.
b)
Our teacher likes our class the most.
c)
The other class is way worse than our class.
d)
Our class is always well behaved. 
16.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.
a)
There are many good things that can come from reading.
b)
Some people like to read.
c)
Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.
d)
It is good to read a lot.
17.
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.
18.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
a)
He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
b)
He sleeps all day long.
c)
He runs away when you sweep the floor.
d)
He jumps every time the doorbell rings.
19.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 
20.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
21.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

c)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day

22.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

a)

It's best to just cook food at home.

b)

McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

c)

A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

d)

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

23.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.

a)

Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside.

b)

They're both pets that people have.

c)

Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom

d)

Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't

24.

Mr. Johnson likes teaching at Whiteaker for several reasons. First, he is passionate about teaching. Second, he enjoys his students’ personalities. He is also learning ukulele. In addition, he works with some caring and supportive people. Finally, Mr. Johnson gets to learn from his students even as they learn from him.


Which sentence is irrelevant (doesn't connect to the paragraph's main idea)?

a)

In addition, he works with....

b)

He is also learning ukulele.....

c)

Mr. Johnson likes teaching......

d)

First, he is passionate....

25.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Doing your assignment has many benefits.

a)

Doing your assignment helps you remember the material better.

b)

Those who complete their assignment often do better on the test.

c)

When you have done your assignment, it makes it easier to participate in class.

d)

Assignments takes up your precious time after class.