Paragraph Exercise

After talk about paragraph construction is time to apply the concepts.

Despus de hablar de la construccin del prrafo es tiempo de aplicar los
conceptos

On the next exercise, identify parts of the paragraph according of what we see
on the explanation (Chapter Paragraph structure).
En el siguiente ejercicio, identifique las partes del prrafo de acuerdo a lo visto
en la explicacin (Chapter Paragraph structure).

1. On the next paragraph underline the supporting sentence.

En el siguiente prrafo subraye supporting sentence.

Why I Want to Learn English

There are three reasons why I want to learn English. One reason
is that English has become an international language. It is now
used by most international companies, including the company
where I work, for business communication. Another reason why I
want to learn English is so that I can travel to English-speaking countries.
The United States, England, Australia and many other countries all use
English as their primary language. Finally, I want to learn English
because I plan to move to the U.S. in the future. I will become a manager
for my company soon. For all these reasons, I am very excited about
learning English.

2. On the next paragraph underline the topic sentence and concluding

sentence.
En el siguiente prrafo subraye el topic sentence y la concluding
sentence.

My hometown
My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features. First,
it is noted for the Wheaton River, which is very wide and beautiful. On
either side of this river, which is 175 feet wide, are many willow trees
which have long branches that can move gracefully in the wind. In
autumn the leaves of these trees fall and cover the riverbanks like golden
snow. Also, on the other side of the town is Wheaton Hill, which is
 unusual because it is very steep. Even though it is steep, climbing this
hill is not dangerous, because there are some firm rocks along the sides
that can be used as stairs. There are no trees around this hill, so it
stands clearly against the sky and can be seen from many miles away.
The third amazing feature is the Big Old Tree. This tree stands two
hundred feet tall and is probably about six hundred years old. These
three landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a
famous place.

3. On the next paragraph circle the topic sentence and concluding

sentences, Underline the supporting sentences.
En el siguiente prrafo encierre en un crculo el topic sentence y
clonduding sentence, despus subraye las supporting sentences.

Butterflies
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on
earth. Their attractive, brilliant colors catch interest immediately.
They have wings of varying shapes and sizes, and some even appear to
have "eyes" on them! Some butterflies are cleverly camouflaged with
colors that assist them in blending with the plant life in their
environments. The delicate physical structure of the butterfly (along
with hair-like legs and antennae) adds to its gentle beauty. Some of
these curious insects vary distinctly in size, with the largest-known wing
span at four inches, and the smallest measured from wing tip to tip at
one-half inch. Without these glorious, artful creations darting about in the
world, our lives would indeed be much more drab and boring.

1. On the next paragraph underline the supporting sentence.

En el siguiente prrafo subraye supporting sentence.

Supporting sentence:
Is that English has become an international language. It is now
used by most international companies, including the company
where I work, for business communication.
2. On the next paragraph underline the topic sentence and concluding
sentence.
En el siguiente prrafo subraye el topic sentence y la concluding
sentence.

Topic sentence:
My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features.

Concluding sentence:
These three landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a
famous place.

3. On the next paragraph circle the topic sentence and concluding

sentences, Underline the supporting sentences.
En el siguiente prrafo encierre en un crculo el topic sentence y
clonduding sentence, despus subraye las supporting sentences.

Topic sentence: Butterflies are one of the most

beautiful and interesting creatures on earth. Their
attractive, brilliant colors catch interest
immediately.

Clonduding sentence: Without these glorious,

artful creations darting about in the world, our lives
would indeed be much more drab and boring.
Supporting sentences:
Their attractive, brilliant colors catch interest immediately.

The delicate physical structure of the butterfly (along with hair-like

legs and antennae) adds to its gentle beauty