Parts of a Paragraph

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To provide a conclusion for the paragraph

• To repeat the main idea multiple times

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph and provide a clear focus for the reader.

How many supporting details should typically be included in a paragraph?

• 3

• 1

• 5

• 10

What is the function of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• To provide evidence and examples

• To summarize the main points and provide closure to the reader.

• To introduce new ideas and concepts

• To confuse the reader with contradictory information

Provide an example of a transition word or phrase that can be used to introduce a supporting detail.

• meanwhile

• for example

• however

• in conclusion

Explain the importance of using transitions in a paragraph.

• Transitions are not important in a paragraph

• Transitions are only necessary in spoken language, not in writing

• Using transitions makes the paragraph confusing

• Transitions help to connect ideas and improve the flow of the paragraph.

What should the topic sentence of a paragraph do?

• Introduce a completely unrelated topic

• Introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph

• Summarize the conclusion of the paragraph

• Provide a detailed explanation of the supporting details

How can supporting details be organized within a paragraph?

• By using random order

• By using alphabetical order

• By using chronological order, order of importance, spatial order, or cause and effect

• By using reverse order

Why is it important to have a strong concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic and expand the paragraph

• To make the paragraph longer and meet the word count requirement

• To summarize the main point and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• To confuse the reader and make the paragraph more interesting

Name three transition words or phrases that can be used to show sequence in a paragraph.

• First, next, finally

• Before, after, during

• In conclusion, to begin, in the end

• Additionally, moreover, however

What is the relationship between the topic sentence and the supporting details in a paragraph?

• The topic sentence is unrelated to the supporting details

• The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, while the supporting details provide evidence or examples to support the main idea.

• The supporting details contradict the main idea

• The topic sentence is the conclusion of the paragraph