WorksheetsParagraph & Essay Writing_Revision
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a paragraph?
A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.
A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.
A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.
A paragraph is a collection of sentences that describe, discuss or explain one central idea.
False
True
Select the parts of a paragraph (choose more than one):
Title
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Main topic
Concluding sentence
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
The introduction sentence
The topic sentence
The first sentence
What are the two main elements of a topic sentence?
topic
examples
controlling idea
indention
Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence (more than one answer).
It's the first sentence of a paragraph.
It contains an example.
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"
Which sentence is the best for a topic sentence ?
Cell phones should be banned from classrooms for several reasons.
I am going to tell you why cellphones are bad.
Cellphones are the worst.
Supporting sentences give more evidence to explain the topic sentence.
True
False
Please choose the correct answers. Supporting sentences are helpful because . . .(choose more than one)
They give more explanation.
They give facts.
They give examples.
They use commas
Mark the options that best describe the supporting sentences of a paragraph (choose more than one)
They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of the paragraph.
One supporting sentence is enough.
They include supporting facts, details and examples.
They must develop the main topic of the paragraph.
They are separated by commas
Choose the 3 supporting sentences for the topic sentence below:
Mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on the student learning.
Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.
Mobile phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.
There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have mobile phones in class, even if they are disruptive.
Phones can make it harder for students to focus and concentrate.
What is true about the concluding sentence? (choose more than one)
It's the last sentence of a paragraph.
It can introduce a new idea.
It restates the main idea of the paragraph and summarizes it.
You can add an example of what you said here.
A good connector to start it could be "Finally"
Which of these statement about essay is FALSE?
An essay includes three main parts.
Essay is more detailed than paragraph.
Unity and coherence are important to both paragraph and essay writing.
There is a limit number of paragraphs in the body of an essay
The body of an essay is used to:
Emphasis the facts
Give your opinion
Develop your argument
Which of the following is NOT a part of the introduction of an essay?
Quotation
Hook
Thesis statement
Background
The purpose of a thesis statement is to:
Outline the main topic of the essay
Attract readers
Set the scene
Provide some historical information about the topic
What is FALSE about the thesis statement?
It is the central idea in an essay.
It usually includes the specific topic and/or controlling ideas
Thesis statement should be detailed and specific
It can also includes sub-topics and patterns of organization of the body part
Which section of an essay requires you to summarize your main points and provide closure?
Introduction paragraph
Conclusion paragraph
Thesis statement
Body paragraph
