What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
Descriptive Paragraph

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Micaela BUSTOS
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The introduction sentence
The topic sentence
The first sentence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which the following characteristics do descriptive paragraphs usually have in common?
The first sentence introduces the topic.
The last sentence gives general information based on what has been written before.
They use rich language and a lot of adjectives.
None of the above
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which the following characteristics do descriptive paragraphs usually have in common?
They have comparisons to help describe the topic.
They use language that appeals to the senses (describe what the object looks like, sounds like, feels like, smells like etc.).
The tense used is mostly the PRESENT SIMPLE.
None of the above
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences can be considered a descriptive sentence?
The beautiful girl ran up the steep hill to visit the red cottage.
The United States of America is composed of 50 states.
All of the children from this school are super intrigued with the secret play.
Having a tutor is better than studying by yourself.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which category of words are necessary while writing a descriptive paragraph?
Adverbs
Adjectives
Articles
Contractions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the topic sentence in this paragraph?
Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales. For example, there are Cinderella stories from all over the world! They aren’t exactly the same, though. For instance, the fairy tale “How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam” is from India. “Raja” is a title for king in India. In a Scottish version, the main character is named Rushen Coatie. Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.
“Raja” is a title for king in India.
Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.
Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales.
For instance, the fairy tale “How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam” is from India.
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