WorksheetsTopic, Supporting, and Closing Sentences
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 30mins
What do you need in a paragraph? (There may be more than one correct answer.)
Topic Sentence
Details
Concluding Sentence
Why is a topic sentence important?
It tells the reader what the main idea of the paragraph is.
It is not important.
It gives the reader all the juicy details.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
Where are topic sentences usually located within a paragraph?
last sentence
in the middle
first sentence
What type of topic sentence should I avoid using? (You can choose more than one.)
I'm going to tell you about...
I think you should...
Dr. Dietrich, the principal at Rondo School of Discovery, is teaching us a Leader in Me lesson today.
There are three things that make Ms. Chen a great teacher.
What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?
How many sentences the paragraph has
A supporting detail about the topic
The main idea of a paragraph
The author's favorite type of drink
Which of these is most likely a topic sentence?
Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.
First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.
I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, today I got olives.
In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.
A sentence that teaches you facts
A sentence that gives you more information.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in two days. I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong.
We drove there in two days.
The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.
I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
The rides at the fair are awesome! Everyone can find something they enjoy doing. Many people gather to watch the bull riding. Others like to watch the dogs herding the sheep. Everyone comes for the food and dessert. The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.
The rides at the fair are awesome!
Everyone can find something they enjoy doing.
Everyone comes for the food and dessert.
The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.
Choose the best topic sentence for each paragraph.
I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.
Skiing is expensive.
Skiing is my favorite winter sport.
Skiing is dangerous and potentially deadly.
There are incredible views on the skiing trail.
Which of the options below would make a good topic sentence for this paragraph?
It is important to take steps to avoid getting sick.
Sometimes when you are sick you will have a fever.
You should wash your hands to stop the spread of germs.
Walking is good exercise.
It is important to wear your seatbelt.
All cars have seatbelts.
A seatbelt can keep you safe in a car crash.
Children should sit in the back seat.
Growing a garden takes a lot of work.
You need to plant seeds and water them.
Gardens can grow flowers, fruits, or vegetables.
Gardening gloves keep your hands clean.
Hamsters are a popular pet.
Hamsters are 5-6 inches long.
Hamsters are clean.
100,000 hamsters were sold in pet stores last year.
Hamsters eat vegetables and grains.
The closing sentence of a paragraph should be exactly the same as the topic sentence.
True
False
The closing sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.
first
second
third
last
Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?
First
To sum up
In addition
Next
A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a _________________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.
fact
fiction
summary
supporting detail
Which of these is in a the correct order for writing a paragraph?
topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences
detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence
closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence
topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence
Which of these is most likely a closing sentence?
First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.
I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, but today I got olives.
In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.
Unlike me, my sister likes pepperoni pizza.
The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Morning is the best time of day." Which of these is the best closing sentence for the paragraph?
First of all, it is hard to wake up in the morning.
Plus, breakfast food like pancakes, eggs, and granola is delicious.
For these reasons, I love mornings.
I wake up at 7:30am every day.
Which question would be most helpful when writing a closing sentence?
What is the most interesting detail to reveal about this topic?
How can I restate the main idea in a different way?
What is the best way to get the reader's attention about this topic?
How does this sentence give evidence to support the main idea?
Dogs are the best kind of pet. First, they are cute and cuddly. They always wag their tails when they see you. Plus, they help you get exercise when you take them on walks.
Which of these would be the best closing sentence for this paragraph?
Finally, they love belly rubs.
I love to give my dog peanut butter as a treat.
In conclusion, I like cats almost as much as dogs.
For these reasons, dogs make excellent pets.
What does a Closing Sentence do?
Introduces a new character.
Tells you about the topic
It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
The introduction sentence
The topic sentence
The first sentence
