Types of Paragraphs

In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The Himalayan Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

The goal of this type of paragraph is to convince another person to change, or at least think about changing, their opinion about something

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

The following sentence can be found in a _____________ paragraph.

"The tranquil water rippled around the lazy alligator."

• Narrative

• Process

• Expository

• Descriptive

In this type of paragraph, the author tells a story or recounts events.

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: 'The process of photosynthesis is essential for plant life.'

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive

The purpose of this type of paragraph is to explain how something works or how to do something.

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) process

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: 'The new policy will benefit the community in several ways.'

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive

In this type of paragraph, the author provides information and facts without personal opinions.

• A) persuasive

• B) narrative

• C) expository

• D) descriptive