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A #English Quiz about the #parts of a #paragraph
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1
A follow-up detail sentence:
Has no transition and adds to an idea
Has a transition and introduces an idea
Has a transition and introduces a paragraph
Has no transition and introduces an idea
2
Which of these makes a good clincher sentence?
People enjoy reading for various reasons.
Next, reading broadens your vocabulary.
In sum, there are many reasons to read.
First, reading helps you learn.
3
Which of these is a closing transition?
Furthermore
Largest
In sum
Next
4
Find the specific clincher sentence
Best of all, cats love toys.
In sum, dogs are great because they are loyal, smart, & fun.
First, dogs can be trained to do tricks.
Cats are good pets because they are playful, fun, and smart.
5
Find the clueing clincher sentence.
None of these
First, this class is good for many reasons.
This class is good for three reasons.
To conclude, this class is good for three reasons.
6
Find the clueing topic sentence
My vacation will be great for three reasons.
I planned a great vacation this year.
Walrus?
In conclusion, my vacation was great for many reasons.
7
Which clincher sentence is in second person POV?
To conclude, they won for various reasons.
In summary, you can do more than you believe possible.
In conclusion, we discovered many new places.
Finally, she is remembered for rescuing many people.
8
What should you do with your computer at the end of class?
Leave it on the desk
I wasn't listening to that part
I don't know how to be responsible
Plug it in neatly on the white table
9
Detail sentences form the:
None of these
body of a paragraph
Main idea of a paragraph
Conclusion of a paragraph
10
Which of these makes a good topic sentence?
She instructed family to destroy her poems if she died.
In addition, her poems discuss death and love.
In conclusion, many things make Dickinson's poems beautiful.
Emily Dickinson is an amazing poet for several reasons.
11
Find the specific topic sentence.
Amy is my best friend for three reasons.
None of these
In conclusion, there are many reasons to make friends.
Kayla is my friend because she is smart, funny, and kind.
12
A specific topic sentence should:
Outline ideas in any order
Outline ideas in the order they will appear in the paragraph
13
Which topic sentence is in third person?
You can find many reasons to adopt a pet.
We will take three measures to protect local rivers.
Shakespeare wrote various plays.
I planned five things to do on vacation.
14
Think Back: Which of these is in future tense?
I am in school.
I will go to school tomorrow.
None of these
I went to school.
15
Which is the lead-off sentence? : First, boil water. This is an easy step.
First, boil water.
This is an easy step.
16
Detail sentences should:
Be in random order
Be in the order outlined in the topic sentence
Be in order of size
None of these
17
A conclusion is made of:
A clincher sentence, starting with a closing transition
A detail sentence using transitions
A topic sentence using transitions
A clincher sentence, ending with a closing transition.
18
Which of these is a Lead-Off Detail Sentence?
In addition, chemicals can hurt wildlife.
Chemicals can hurt wildlife.
19
A clincher sentence should:
Transition between ideas in a paragraph
Summarize the main idea of the paragraph
Introduce the main idea of a paragraph
Add details to the paragraph
20
A lead-off detail sentence:
Has a transition & introduces an idea
Has a transition and concludes an idea
Has a transition and introduces a paragraph
Has no transition & introduces an idea
21
Transitions are used to:
None of these
Move between ideas in the body paragraph
Repeat the same idea
Move between ideas in the topic sentence
22
Which is a follow-up sentence?: Furthermore, music eases stress. It helps people relax.
It helps people relax.
Furthermore, music eases stress.
23
Outlining a paragraph helps you:
Organize ideas after writing
Be fabulous
Find sources for your material
Organize ideas before writing
24
Clincher sentences:
Form the body of a paragraph
Introduce an idea
Conclude a paragraph
Begin a paragraph
25
Which of these are time transitions?
Largest, Smallest, Next-largest
First, Between, Under
First, Last, After
Most important, best, least important
26
The parts of a paragraph appear in which order?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Detail, Topic, Clincher
Conclusion, Body, Introduction
Introduction, Title, Conclusion
27
Which detail sentence is in past tense?
Third, we will work hard to pass English class.
In addition, swimming is fun.
Across the room, you will find a piano.
Furthermore, he disagreed with the leader.
28
What does a topic sentence do?
Introduces the main idea of a paragraph
Has transition words
Is the body of a paragraph
Concludes a paragraph
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Concluding transitions:
Introduce lead-off sentences
Signal the end of the paragraph
Move between ideas in detail sentences
Introduce new topics in detail sentences
30
Find the general clincher sentence.
None of these
To conclude, she is great because she is brave and kind.
Finally, she is a great person for many reasons.
In conclusion, she is a great person.
31
The main idea of a paragraph:
Is the big concept the paragraph is about.
Is a small whale.
Is the details of the paragraph
Is the conclusion of the paragraph
32
Find the general topic sentence
In conclusion, Mrs. Jones is a good principal.
Mrs. Jones is a good principal.
Mrs. Jones is a good principal because she is fair & strict.
Mrs. Jones is a good principal for three reasons.
