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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
It summarizes what the paragraph is about.
You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"
- 2. Multiple Choice
This is a good image of a paragraph
True because it has Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and Concluding Sentence.
False because there is not enough information.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A 'hamburger paragraph' must have a topic sentence.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
The other parts of a hamburger paragraph are?
Concluding sentence.
Supporting sentences.
Past Tense.
Past Participle
- 5. Multiple Choice
Identify the three parts of a paragraph.
Topic Sentence
Supporting sentences.
Conclusion Sentence
Bad Spelling
- 6. Multiple Choice
A paragraph is a collection of sentences that do not describe, discuss or explain one central idea.
False
True
- 7. Multiple Choice
Supporting sentences always give more evidence to explain the topic sentence.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Supporting sentences are best when they give examples.
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
Please choose the correct answers. Supporting sentences are helpful because . . .
They give more explanation.
They give facts.
They give examples.
They give facts.
They use commas
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is true about the concluding sentence?
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"
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is an introduction paragraph?
The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.
The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.
The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.
The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called.Sequence sentenceCapital sentenceTopic sentenceConcluding sentence
- 13. Multiple Choice
What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?
true and false sentences
sentences about the conclusion
short sentences
details about the topic sentences
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the last sentence in a paragraph called?topic sentencesupporting sentenceconcluding sentenceopinion sentence
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the concluding sentence?tells the main idearepeats the main idea using different words.tells a joketells the action of the paragraph
- 16. Multiple Choice
Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the middle of the paragraph.
True
False
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIn writing paragraphs, you do NOT need to use complete sentences. Subject +verb.truefalse
- 18. Multiple Choice
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
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 is an athletic sport.
I love the Lakers.
I played basketball last Thanksgiving.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceSelect the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.Baking cookies is really easy to do.My grandma has the best cookies recipe.There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.Cookies are easier to make than cake. - 20. Multiple Choice
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.
- 21. Multiple Choice
What should a paragraph look like?
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the topic sentence?
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.I have to do it every week and it's so boring.have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.I hate cleaning!I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead. - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main point of this paragraph?
I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.Going on holiday.Enjoying dogs.Looking after a neighbour's dog.Getting on with your neighbour. - 24. Multiple Choice
The following can help a paragraph flow and become more high level
slang words
improperly used transition words and phrases
inventive and informal spelling
properly used transition words and phrases
- 25. Multiple Choice
Select the parts of a paragraph:
Title
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Main topic
Concluding sentence
- 26. Multiple Choice
Mark the best topic sentence for this paragraph.
Canada's president is Justin Trudeau.
There are many reasons why Canada would be the best place to live in.
Hello everyone. Canada is amazing.
It seems to me that there are many places in the world that are better than Canada.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What are the mistakes in these supporting sentences?
No connectors / bad use of connectors
Grammar mistakes
Horrible punctuation
No examples
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is true about the concluding sentence?
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"
- 29. Multiple ChoiceA paragraph should cover ________ topics.twoonethreefive
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe sentences that tell more about the topic are called _______________.conclusionstopicssupporting details
- 31. Multiple Choice
Read the passage below. Then answer questions about errors in the passage.
Well, its another rainy day. I wonder what I will do? First, I think I’ll take a walk around the neyborhood to stretch my legs. Second I’ll cook a big breakfast with toast fruit eggs and bacon. After that, I might mow my lawn; it’s getting pretty long. I’m not sure what I’ll do after that. I guess I should go see my mother. I think she wants me to go grocery shopping with her. I have no idea why she can’t just go by her self. Or, better still, she could ask my dad to go with her! I doubt he will want to go with her though. He doesn’t like going to the grocery store as much as I do!
neighborhood
neiborhood
nayborhood
Correct as is
- 32. Multiple Choice
Read the passage below. Then answer questions about errors in the passage. THIS QUESTION HAS 2 CORRECT ANSWERS - YOU MUST SELECT 2 ANSWERS!
Well, its another rainy day. I wonder what I will do? First, I think I’ll take a walk around the neyborhood to stretch my legs. Second I’ll cook a big breakfast with toast fruit eggs and bacon. After that, I might mow my lawn; it’s getting pretty long. I’m not sure what I’ll do after that. I guess I should go see my mother. I think she wants me to go grocery shopping with her. I have no idea why she can’t just go by her self. Or, better still, she could ask my dad to go with her! I doubt he will want to go with her though. He doesn’t like going to the grocery store as much as I do!
with toast, fruit, eggs, and bacon.
with toast, fruit, eggs and bacon.
with toast and fruit and eggs and bacon
Correct as is.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Read the passage below. Then answer questions about errors in the passage.
I’ve had a terrible cold about several days. I’ve been blowing my nose, sneezing, and coughing. I’m been eating chicken soup and drinking orange juice for a couple days. I’ve been taking aspirin and coffe sirrup since the weekend. I’ve been at home watching TV for Monday. I’ve talked my mother on the phone every day of the week, I’ve watched every bad movie that came on the TV. I wonder I’ll well again. I wonder when I can go back to work. I’m tired of the cough, sneezing, and complaining!
I’ve eating
I’m being eating
I’ve been eating
I’ve being eaten
I be eating
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