An effective paragraph contains: *A. states the main point of the paragraph
B. supporting sentences with details and specific examples as proof of your point
C. a concluding idea that wraps up the point of the paragraph
D. all of the above

It is group of sentences that convey an idea. Each sentence works together as part of a unit to create an overall thought or impression. *

A. Topic Sentence
B. Paragraph
C. Story
D. Supporting Sentence


The most important sentence in your paragraph is the _______, which clearly states the subject of the whole paragraph. *

A. Sentences
B. Supporting Sentence
C. Paragraph
D. Topic Sentence

The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in two days. I didn’t think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets. Where is the topic sentence on the given paragraph. *

A. I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
B. The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.
C. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground.
D. None of the above


No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. Where is the topic sentence on the given paragraph. *

A. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.
B. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria.
C. No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.
D. None of the above


Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don’t realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It turns out that poetry isn’t old-fashioned; it’s as modern as the latest hit song! Where is the topic sentence on the given paragraph. *

A. Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery
B. Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting
C. It turns out that poetry isn’t old-fashioned; it’s as modern as the latest hit song!
D. None of the above

Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden. Where is the topic sentence on the given paragraph. *

A. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.
Growing a garden can be fun, good
B. exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener.
C. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.
D. None of the above


Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like a test or a party, is happening the next day. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time. Where is the topic sentence on the given paragraph. *

A. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.
B. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity.
C. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep​