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PARAGRAPH WRITING ASSESSMENT

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Which of the following sums up the development of the topic?

a)

A. introductory

b)

B. concluding paragraph

c)

C. body

d)

D. transitional

2.

What do you call the sentences that explain the main point?

a)

A. introductory

b)

B. concluding sentence

c)

C. topic

d)

D. supporting details

3.

To develop a paragraph, the following can be used EXCEPT?

a)

A. add examples

b)

B. add more subjects

c)

C. cause-effect

d)

D. compare and contrast

4.

What is the reason for beginning a new paragraph?

a)

A. To show you’re switching to a new idea

b)

B. To make the paragraph more interesting

c)

C. To discuss the concluding sentence of the paragraph

d)

D. To make the paragraph longer

5.

The following are the benefits of knowing how to write effective paragraphs EXCEPT:

a)

A. Improve verbal and written skills

b)

B. Communicate with clarity

c)

C. Increase confidence in writing

d)

D. all of the above

6.

Topic sentence expresses the main point or idea of a paragraph.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

A good paragraph consists of topic sentence and supporting details which describe or explain the topic.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Supporting sentences are NOT used to focus on the main idea in a paragraph.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

How long should a paragraph be?

a)

a. Every paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long

b)

b. Good paragraphs must be at least one page long

c)

c. It’s okay for paragraphs to vary in length

10.

How can you strengthen connections between paragraphs in a paper?

a)

a. Use transitional words or phrases at the beginning of the paragraph

b)

b. Make sure the first sentence in the next paragraph is extremely long and flowing

c)

c. Use the phrase “Here’s the connection” to let the reader know that concepts are related