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- 1. Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank with the best topic sentence.
_________. I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer.
I like to garden in summer because it helps me to relax.
Summer is my favorite season because there's so much to do.
Summer is my favorite season because I don't go to school.
Winter is the most enjoyable season because it's cold.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank with the best topic sentence.
_____. First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon.
We should raise city taxes to improve many things in town
City taxes are too high, so we need to lower them.
City taxes pay for new roads.
City taxes should not be paid any more.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Choose the best topic sentence.
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.
Exercise is hard.
Basketball requires its players to be in excellent shape.
I love the Lakers.
I played basketball last Thanksgiving.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Choose the best topic sentence.
They can save people's lives. They can help to protect people's homes. Sometimes they get hurt or even killed while working.
There are some really cool shows on television.
When I grow up, I want to be a vet.
Firefighters have a difficult job.
Some jobs are difficult.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Choose the best topic sentence.
They can't really play with you. You don't even know if they like you. They are pretty boring to have around.
Goldfish make the worst pets because they live in water.
Teachers are the worst because they don't have friends.
My aunt has two brothers and they make her sad.
My X Box is the best game that I have.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking.
Johan smokes a cigar after each game.
Most celebrities look really cool when they smoke.
Smoking is one way that people relieve stress.
Smoking leads to many different illnesses.
- 7. Multiple Choice
1 My cat, Tigger, is the perfect pet. 2 He sleeps most of the day. 3 Tigger knows how to use the litter box. 4 He always eats all his food. 5 My dog eats his food too. 6 Cats are special animals.
Which sentence is the topic sentence?
3
5
1
2
- 8. Multiple Choice
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
Choose the best topic sentence.
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Many skills can be learned while playing soccer.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the topic?
Jenny got sick.
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?It is expensive to clean up the damageSometimes we can't see the changes.The Earth's surface is always changing. - 11. Multiple Choice
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Choose the best topic sentence.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the topic?
The kitten sleeps a lot.
Mary plays with her kitten
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
Mary want a new pet.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the topic?
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the topic?
Giraffes do make noises
Giraffes talk all the time.
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
- 15. Multiple Choice
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is topic sentence?
Sometimes people feel sad.
You should do good things for others.
We're not always happy.
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the topic?
The damage floods cause.
Floods cause mudslides.
Floods damage houses and roads.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceYesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?Josh got lots of gifts.Charles got a lot of gifts.Charles had a great birthday.Josh had a great birthday. - 18. Multiple ChoicePlease read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
darkPlaying at a parkGoing to a movieGoing to schoolGhosts - 19. Multiple ChoicePlease read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-orangesDessertFattening foodsfruitssports - 20. Multiple ChoicePlease read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-football
-soccer
-volleyball
-baseball
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