Topic sentences and supporting details

What is a concluding sentence?

• A sentence that introduces a new idea in a paragraph.

• A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

• A sentence that provides an example related to the topic.

• A sentence that wraps up the main idea of a paragraph.

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that introduces a character in a story.

• A sentence that tells what a passage is mostly about.

• A sentence that concludes a paragraph.

• A sentence that provides a detailed explanation of a term.

What are supporting details?

• Supporting details are sentences that explain or give more information about the topic sentence.

• Supporting details are the main ideas of a text.

• Supporting details are irrelevant information that distracts from the main point.

• Supporting details are summaries of the text.

Which sentence is a good supporting detail for the topic sentence: 'Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.'?

• She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

• Elle Woods always had a passion for fashion and design.

• She struggled with her studies but never gave up on her dreams.

• Elle Woods was known for her exceptional skills in public speaking.

How do supporting details help a topic sentence?

• They provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the topic sentence.

• They introduce new topics unrelated to the main idea.

• They summarize the entire text in one sentence.

• They confuse the reader by adding unnecessary information.

Can a paragraph have more than one topic sentence?

• Yes, a paragraph can have multiple topic sentences.

• No, a paragraph should have only one topic sentence.

• It depends on the length of the paragraph.

• Only in academic writing can a paragraph have more than one topic sentence.

Why is it important to have supporting details in writing?

• Supporting details make writing clearer and more convincing.

• Supporting details are unnecessary and can clutter writing.

• Supporting details only serve to lengthen the text without adding value.

• Supporting details are only important in academic writing.

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The main idea is the most important point or message that the passage is trying to convey.

• The main idea is a summary of the entire passage.

• The main idea is the first sentence of the passage.

• The main idea is the author's opinion on the topic.

Which sentence does not fit with the topic sentence: 'My cat is afraid of everything'?

• She sleeps all day long.

• She hides under the bed during thunderstorms.

• She runs away from loud noises.

• She plays with her toys happily.

What is an example of a supporting detail?

• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

• Eating fruits and vegetables is important for health.

• Regular exercise can improve mental well-being.

• Drinking water is essential for hydration.