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- 1. Multiple Choice
A group of sentences with a single idea is ....
a topic sentence
a paragraph
an essay
supporting details
- 2. Multiple Choice
How many parts does a typical paragraph have?
3
5
4
6
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the usual order of a paragraph
topic sentence, concluding sentence, clincher
topic sentence, clincher, concluding sentence
topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence
clincher, supporting sentences, topic sentence
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which one best defines a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells what the paragraph is about
A sentence that repeats what has already been said
A sentence that is not relevant to the paragraph
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is an irrelevant sentence?
A sentence that repeats an idea that has already been said
A sentence that supports the explains the topic sentence
A sentence that is not related to the paragraph
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and leaves the reader with a strong impression
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is a concluding sentence?
A sentence that...
...tells what the paragraph is about; helps focus the paragraph
...supports or gives more detailed information about the topic sentence
...repeats an idea that has already been said
...summarizes the paragraph and/or leaves the reader with a strong impression
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the irrelevant sentence in this paragraph:
My friend, Adam, is very generous. He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat. He enjoys eating chicken. When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating. Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money. Adam is the kindest person I know.
He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat.
When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating.
He enjoys eating chicken.
Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the controlling idea in the topic sentence?
My friend, Adam, is very generous. He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat. He enjoys eating chicken. When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating. Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money. Adam is the kindest person I know.
friend
Adam
kindest
very generous
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Jason is a talented basketball player. He knows how to defend well against any opponent. When it comes to offense, he can dribble with both hands and can crossover any defender. His layups and jump shots usually go in.
Jason should try another sport.
Hopefully, Jason could smile more.
Jason could be a star player in any basketball team.
Jason is good at football, too.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is a good/reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph:
______________________________________. She normally carries a bottle of Sriracha sauce in her bag. If her food is not hot enough, she will eat hot peppers as a side dish. Whenever she eats Thai food, she orders the highest level of spiciness. People won't dare to touch her food because they won't be able to enjoy it.
Sasa grows hot peppers in her garden.
Sasa loves Thai foods.
Sasa enjoys spicy food.
Nobody can enjoy Sasa's foods.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a support detail?
It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.
Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor
I actually prefer chocolate ice cream.
To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Bears have traits that make them good hunters.
Which of these details supports this main idea?
Bears have big paws that help them catch fish.
Bear cubs are born during hibernation in the winter.
Polar bear fur is mostly clear, but it looks white.
Bears love to eat honey and have to avoid bee stings.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Dogs are the best kind of pet. First, they are cute and cuddly. They always wag their tails when they see you. Plus, they help you get exercise when you take them on walks.
Which of these would be the best closing sentence for this paragraph?
I love to give my dog peanut butter as a treat.
In conclusion, I like cats almost as much as dogs.
Finally, they love belly rubs.
For these reasons, dogs make excellent pets.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are the two parts of a topic sentence?
topic
clincher
controlling idea
evidence
- 15. Multiple Choice
A topic sentence must be about something you can prove, explain, or show through description.
TRUE
FALSE
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