Paragraph Structure

1) 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.

What is a good 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.

Which is a 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.

Topic Sentence: Bears have traits that make them good hunters.

Which of these is the good supporting sentence for 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.

1. What is a topic sentence?

• The last sentence in a paragraph

• A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph

• A question asked in a paragraph

• The middle sentence in a paragraph

2. Why are topic sentences important?

• They make paragraphs longer

• They help organize and convey the main idea

• They are only used in fiction stories

• They are only use in news

3. Which of the following could be a good topic sentence?

• "I went to the park yesterday."

• "The benefits of reading are numerous."

• "The weather is nice today."

• “Today is the Father day”

What role does coherence play in paragraph structure?

• It ensures the paragraph is long enough.

• It helps maintain logical flow and connections between sentences.

• It determines the font and formatting of the paragraph.

• It dictates the use of complex vocabulary within the paragraph.

What is the role of transitions in paragraph structure?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a disjointed narrative

• To smoothly connect ideas and enhance coherence

• To introduce new and unrelated topics

8. What is the primary purpose of indenting the first line of a paragraph in traditional formatting styles? a) To make the text visually appealing b) To save space on the page c) To indicate a change in topic d) To signal the beginning of a new paragraph

• 8. To make the text visually appealing

• 8. To save space on the page

• 8. To indicate a change in topic

• 8. To signal the beginning of a new paragraph