PARAGRAPH WRITING ASSESSMENT

1. Which of the following sums up the development of the topic?

• A. introductory

• B. concluding paragraph

• C. body

• D. transitional

What do you call the sentences that explain the main point?

• A. introductory

• B. concluding sentence

• C. topic

• D. supporting details

To develop a paragraph, the following can be used EXCEPT?

• A. add examples

• B. add more subjects

• C. cause-effect

• D. compare and contrast

What is the reason for beginning a new paragraph?

• A. To show you’re switching to a new idea

• B. To make the paragraph more interesting

• C. To discuss the concluding sentence of the paragraph

• D. To make the paragraph longer

The following are the benefits of knowing how to write effective paragraphs EXCEPT:

• A. Improve verbal and written skills

• B. Communicate with clarity

• C. Increase confidence in writing

• D. all of the above

Topic sentence expresses the main point or idea of a paragraph.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A good paragraph consists of topic sentence and supporting details which describe or explain the topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Supporting sentences are NOT used to focus on the main idea in a paragraph.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How long should a paragraph be?

• a. Every paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long

• b. Good paragraphs must be at least one page long

• c. It’s okay for paragraphs to vary in length

How can you strengthen connections between paragraphs in a paper?

• a. Use transitional words or phrases at the beginning of the paragraph

• b. Make sure the first sentence in the next paragraph is extremely long and flowing

• c. Use the phrase “Here’s the connection” to let the reader know that concepts are related