Parts of a Paragraph Quiz

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph

• A sentence that provides supporting details

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

• A sentence that creates imagery

Which sentence is the topic sentence in this paragraph?

• Fall is my favorite season.

• The weather is perfect for outside activities.

• I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad.

• I love fall weather!

What is a relevant detail?

• Information or explanation of a topic

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

• A sentence that creates imagery

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph

Which sentences are relevant details in the paragraph?

• I look forward to the smell of a fire and the taste of burnt marshmallows.

• Fall is my favorite season.

• I love fall weather!

• I lilke going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad.

• The weather is perfect for outside activities.

What is a closing sentence?

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph

• A sentence that provides supporting details

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

• A sentence that creates imagery

Which sentence is the closing sentence in the paragraph?

• Fall is my favorite season.

• I love fall weather!

• The weather is perfect for outside activities

• I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad.

Organize the sentences into the right categories

Groups:

(a) relevant detail

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(b) closing sentence

,

(c) topic sentence

• She could tell him to choose the tiger and watch him die.

• The author didn’t tell us which she chose, but I believe that she was savage and chose the tiger

• In the arena at the climax of the story, … and she had control over the young man’s fate.

• Or, she could tell him to choose the lady and live a happy life while she suffered.