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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a paragraph?
It's a sentence about a topic.
It's a series of sentences about a topic.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How many sentences does a paragraph have?
5-7
1-2
9
3-4
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
the introduction sentence
the topic sentence
the first sentence
the exclusive sentence
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence
A sentence that expresses any idea
A sentence that expresses a supporting detail
A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph
- 5. Multiple Choice
When do you use supporting details or supporting sentences?
Before the first sentence
After the topic sentence and before the closing sentence
Never use these in paragraphs, only in essays
After the last sentence
- 6. Multiple Choice
What can you include in the supporting sentences?
examples to support your topic sentence
reasons to support your topic sentence
descriptions to support your topic sentence
extra details or information to support your topic sentence
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is a concluding sentence?
A sentence that marks the end of the paragraph and reminds the reader of the main idea.
A sentence that you write at the start of your paragraph.
A sentence where you include supporting details.
A sentence
- 8. Multiple Choice
Where do you write the closing sentence?
at the start of the paragraph
in the middle
at the end of the paragraph
nowhere
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why are hamburgers important when writing paragraphs?
Because you might get hungry
They're not important
Because they help you remember the 3 main parts of a paragraph
Because the teacher said so
- 10. Multiple Choice
____________________. Children who have a cell phone can call for help in an emergency. Also, they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cell phone.
What is the best topic sentence?
There are many types of cell phones.
Cell phones help children call friends and parents.
Having a cell phone can help children in several ways.
- 11. Multiple Choice
People should not drink soda. Soda is an unhealthy drink. It contains a lot of sugar. This is why soda is so delicious. Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious. For these reasons, people should avoid drinking soda.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph
This is why soda is so delicious.
It contains a lot of sugar.
Also, soda contains caffeine and other chemicals that are not nutritious.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Children should not play video games. First, children should be active, so playing outside is better than playing video games. Secondly, many video games are violent. However, many video games are not violent. Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family. In conclusion, many activities are better for children than playing video games.
Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
Secondly, many video games are violent.
Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family.
However, many video games are not violent.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Walking is the best exercise. First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership to do it. Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live. Third, studies show that walking outside not only burns calories but also helps a person feel happy and optimistic. ________________________________.
For these reasons, walking is an excellent form of exercise.
In conclusion, walking does not cost any money.
In summary, many people love to walk.
- 14. Poll
How good are you at writing "hamburger" paragraphs?
I'm an expert!
I'm good!
I need to practice more!
I don't know what I'm doing ....
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