Topic Sentences (& Key Words)

Topic Sentences (& Key Words)

3rd - 8th Grade

15 Qs

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Topic Sentences (& Key Words)

Topic Sentences (& Key Words)

Assessment

Quiz

English

3rd - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.8

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kaitlyn Stabile

Used 73+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

How many sentences the paragraph has

A supporting detail about the topic

The main idea of a paragraph

A summary of the supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The topic sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

first

second

third

last

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) in the following paragraph?


My favorite food is pizza. I like pepperoni and banana peppers on it. I love the crunchy crust and the melted cheese. My sister doesn’t like chicken. I even eat my pizza cold the next morning. Sometimes I dip it in ranch dressing. Yum!

I eat my pizza for breakfast.

I like pepperoni and banana peppers on it.

My sister doesn't like chicken.

My favorite food is pizza.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) in the following paragraph?


Going to camp was the best part of my summer. I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can’t wait to go back again next year.

I can't wait to go back again next year.

They were so funny.

It was fun!

Going to camp was the best part of my summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would be a good topic sentence (the pop-out sentence) of the following paragraph?


________________________________. Dogs know how to do tricks. They love to run and play. Dogs are furry and very cute. They love to lick you when you hug them. They are fun to have.

Dogs love to run and play.

Dogs have 4 legs.

Dogs are wonderful pets to have.

Dogs eat a lot of food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would be a good topic sentence for the following paragraph?


__________________________. It saves trees from being cut down. We need trees for oxygen. It also produces less trash which helps the landfills from being over-filled. Recycling will also prevent pollution. Maybe people won’t get as sick with less pollution. Don’t forget to recycle and save the earth!

We need trees for oxygen.

Recycling is very important.

I like trees.

You can recycle milk cartons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.W.3.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences.


________________________. I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.

Skiing is expensive.

Skiing is my favorite sport.

Skiing is dangerous

Snowboarding is the best sport.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

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