Paragraph Development Quiz

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A topic sentence may appear anywhere in a paragraph

• TRUE

• FALSE

The most important part of a paragraph is the ________ _________. (two words)

Details that support the topic sentence are called ______________ _______________. (two words)

An extraneous sentence is a statement that unites all sentences.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Select only the sentences that support the following topic sentence:

Computers are time-saving devices.

• They have the capacity to store bundles of information.

• A typewriter is becoming an outdated machine.

• A typist determines its speed.

• Furthermore, computers assist students in completing their work faster.

Choose the extraneous sentence.

• My mother was a HeadStart teacher.

• Her position was at the elementary school I attended.

• She is also a great cook.

• With other teachers, my mom managed twenty boys and girls.

Write the main idea of the following paragraph (it should be one word).

I have so much to say about dolphins. They are great animals with a spout on top of their bodies. Dolphins work well with humans. Also, these creatures are very friendly and playful.

Select the topic sentence.

• A new student entered our school yesterday.

• He is the principal's nephew.

Using the letters, place the following sentences in order. Separate your letters with commas. Ex. a, b, c

a. Next, place the dish into the oven

b. Now, take out the dish and serve.

c. Turn on the oven.