Paragraph Structure Review

Put the parts of a paragraph in the correct order.

• Topic sentence

• More supporting ideas

• Concluding sentence

• details and examples

• Supporting idea

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence (more than one answer).

• It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

• It contains an example.

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

• You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.

• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.

• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

The conclusion is the ​ (a)   ​ sentence

• last

• first

• second

• third

Which of these is in the correct order for writing a paragraph?

• topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences

• detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence

• closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence

• topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?

• topic sentence

• supporting sentence

• concluding sentence

• opinion sentence

Write a concluding sentence for this paragraph:

Students compete in robot sumo contests. They learn how to build their own robots. They

compete against their classmates and students from other schools. To win, students must be

creative. They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.

What are the sentences called that tell more about the topic sentence? 

• conclusion 

• main idea 

• supporting details 

• paragraph

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

• The rides at the fair are awesome!

• Everyone can find something they enjoy doing.

• Everyone comes for the food and dessert.

• The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.

Write a topic sentence for the paragraph: