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Paragraph

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called.
a)
Sequence sentence
b)
Capital sentence
c)
Topic sentence
d)
Concluding sentence
2.

What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?

a)

true and false sentences

b)

sentences about the conclusion

c)

short sentences

d)

details about the topic sentences

3.
What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?
a)
topic sentence
b)
supporting sentence
c)
concluding sentence
d)
opinion sentence
4.

Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the middle of the paragraph.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A group of sentences with a single idea is a(n)...

a)

topic sentence

b)

paragraph

c)

essay

d)

supporting detail

6.

What is the order of a typical paragraph?

a)

1. Supporting details

2. Topic sentence

3. Supporting details

b)

1. Topic sentence

2. Supporting details

3. Concluding paragraph

c)

1. Concluding sentence

2. Supporting details

3. Topic sentence

d)

1. Topic sentence

2. Concluding sentence

3. Supporting details

7.

What is a topic sentence?

a)

A sentence that tells what the paragraph is about

b)

A sentence that is not relevant to the paragraph

c)

A sentence that repeats what has already been said

d)

A sentence that summarizes the paragraph

8.

What is a concluding sentence?


A sentence that...

a)

...tells what the paragraph is about; helps focus the paragraph

b)

...summarizes the paragraph and/or leaves the reader with a strong impression

c)

...supports or gives more detailed information about the topic sentence

d)

...repeats an idea that has already been said

9.

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.

a)

Rio enjoys spicy food.

b)

Rio likes to help garden with her mom.

c)

Rio grows hot peppers in her garden.

d)

Rio likes Thai food.

10.

Before writing the first word of your paragraph, you should...

a)

indent one inch from the left margin

b)

indent one millimeter from the left margin

c)

indent one meter from the margin

d)

indent one inch from the right margin

11.

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. ___________________________________________

a)

Hosea should try another sport.

b)

Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller.

c)

Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team.

d)

Hosea might not make a basketball team.

12.
Paragraphs should only be 2-3 sentences long.
a)
true
b)
false
13.
Good paragraphs are like good _________.
a)
pizzas
b)
burgers
c)
french fries
d)
tomatoes
14.
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.
15.
Which is the topic sentence?
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.
a)
I have to do it every week and it's so boring. 
b)
 have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.
c)
I hate cleaning! 
d)
I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.
16.
What is the main point of this paragraph?
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.
a)
Going on holiday.
b)
Enjoying dogs.
c)
Looking after a neighbour's dog.
d)
Getting on with your neighbour.
17.

The following can help a paragraph flow and become more high level

a)

slang words

b)

improperly used transition words and phrases

c)

inventive and informal spelling

d)

properly used transition words and phrases

18.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

a)

Exercise is hard.

b)

Basketball is an athletic sport.

c)

I love the Lakers.

d)

I played basketball last Thanksgiving.

19.
In writing paragraphs, you do NOT need to use complete sentences.  Subject +verb.
a)
true 
b)
false
20.

What is a paragraph?

a)

A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.

b)

A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.

c)

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.