Paragraph Writing
English Language
Paragraph Writing starts at 2 and continues till grade 12.
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What are transition words? Give two examples.
What is the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting sentence?
What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph?
What should you check for when editing a paragraph? Name two things.
Read the following sentences: (1) I love to play soccer after school. (2) Soccer is a fun sport. (3) My favorite player is Lionel Messi. Which sentence would make the best topic sentence for a paragraph about playing soccer?
Which of the following is a good example of a supporting sentence for a paragraph about apples?
(1) Apples are a type of fruit.
(2) I like to play soccer.
(3) The sky is blue.
(4) My favorite animal is a dog.
Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about reading books?
(1) Reading books is my favorite hobby.
(2) I like pizza.
(3) The sky is blue.
(4) My friend has a dog.
Which of the following sentences would NOT belong in a paragraph about summer vacation?
(1) I went swimming every day.
(2) My family visited the beach.
(3) I learned to ride a bike.
(4) Penguins live in Antarctica.
Read the following sentences: (1) I love to play soccer after school. (2) Soccer is a fun sport. (3) My favorite player is Lionel Messi. Which sentence would make the best topic sentence for a paragraph about playing soccer?
Which of the following best describes the main idea of a paragraph?
(1) The first word in every sentence
(2) The most important point the paragraph is about
(3) The last sentence in the paragraph
(4) The title of the story
Which of the following is a good concluding sentence for a paragraph about dogs?
(1) Dogs are my favorite animal because they are loyal and fun.
(2) I like pizza.
(3) The sun is hot.
(4) My friend has a cat.
Which of the following is a good example of a supporting sentence for a paragraph about apples?
(1) Apples are a type of fruit.
(2) I like to play soccer.
(3) The sky is blue.
(4) My favorite animal is a dog.
Fill in the blank: A paragraph is a basic unit of __________ in writing.
Fill in the blank: A paragraph is a group of sentences that share a __________ idea.
Fill in the blank: A paragraph is usually indented at the __________.
Fill in the blank: A paragraph should be __________ and focused on one idea.
True or False: A paragraph can be about more than one topic.
True or False: A paragraph can be made up of only questions.
True or False: A paragraph can have more than one concluding sentence.
True or False: A paragraph can have only one sentence.
