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UJIAN AKHIR SEMESTER
Mata Kuliah : Guided Writing
Sem/Kelas : 2 / A dan B
A. Directions: Read each question, and circle the correct answer.
1. Which sentence would be BEST to put at the start of
the paragraph below?
Jim likes to play football. His sister plays baseball. His
brother is on a basketball team. His parents like to ski in
the winter.
A. Jim has a large family.
B. Jim's family enjoys sports.
C. Playing sports is good exercise.
2. Which would be the BEST topic sentence for this
paragraph?
My school has recess every day. I like to play on the swings
and jungle gym with my friends. We like to laugh and run.
Recess is my favorite time of the day.
A. Recess is when I can have fun with my friends.
B. Some kids bring their toys from home for recess.
C. Parents sometimes bring their small children during
recess for a visit.
3. Which is the BEST topic sentence that could be put at
the beginning of this paragraph?
I play basketball every weekend. My friends and I play it at
recess and after school. My mom took me to a basketball
game. I got to see Michael Jordan play. That was the
greatest because basketball is my favorite game.
A. Basketball is my favorite game.
B. Michael Jordan was a great basketball player.
C. Some people play both football and basketball.
4. Which would make the BEST topic sentence for the
paragraph below?
Matt likes dogs and playing soccer. Claire likes cats and
playing tennis. Matt likes to eat pizza. Claire's favorite food
is spaghetti.
A. Matt and Claire like animals.
B. Pizza and spaghetti taste good.
C. Matt and Claire like different things.
Sifat : Take Home
Dosen : Kristi Nuraini, M.Pd
5. Which sentence below would be the best starting
sentence for the following paragraph?
It took our bus four hours to get to Sea World. We
saw whales, seals, and sharks. There were also many
fish in tanks.
A. Our class took a trip.
B. One of my favorite things was the whale.
C. I ate lunch outside with my class.
6. What sentence below tells what this paragraph is
about? (paragraph no 5)
A. I made dinner for my family.
B. I stirred the rice.
C. I peeled the carrots.
7. Which would be the BEST sentence to put at the
beginning of the following paragraph?
Georgia has a new flag. The flag has the state seal.
South Carolina's flag has a tree and the moon.
The flag of Wyoming has a buffalo.
A. California's flag has a bear.
B. Every state has a different flag.
C. Georgia's flag is very interesting.
8. Which sentence tells what the paragraph is
about?
Our family spent the vacation at the beach. It was
sunny and breezy. The sand felt warm under our
feet. We made sand castles and had lunch on our
blanket. It was a fun time.
A. Our family spent the vacation at the beach.
B. It was sunny and breezy.
C. We made sand castles and had lunch on
our blanket.
 B. Put each sentence below in the correct place to form two different paragraphs.

A. Firstly, it is always sunny and warm all around the year.

B. All in all, I do my worst not to do my homework.
C. So, you can sunbathe on the beach in summer or enjoy a walk in the warmth of winter breeze.
D. To sum up, Hawaii is an ideal place for a good holiday.
E. For instance, whenever the phone rings or there is someone at the door, I rush to answer before anybody else
in the house.
F. Secondly, the beaches are gorgeous with soft white sand and beautiful blue water promising everyone
different water sports.
G. I also stop studying to investigate any noise I hear while studying.
H. There in the kitchen I make myself an omelette or a cheese sandwich and eat it very slowly.
I. I usually have several reasons to stop doing my homework.
J. In addition, nearly all of the hotels offer cheap accommodation and various Hawaiian food, along with
terrific entertainment.
K. There are several reasons why I usually go to Hawaii on holiday.
L. First of all, as soon as I begin to do my homework, I always start to feel hungry and go into the kitchen to
eat something.
M. While I’m studying, I try to listen to music on my walkman or watch television too.
N. For instance, you can not help windsurfing or sailing. You would also enjoy swimming or building sand castles like children.

PARAGRAPH 1

Topic Sentence k. There are several reasons why I usually go to Hawaii on holiday.

Supporting idea 1 a. Firstly, it is always sunny and warm all around the year.

Minor Detail 1 c. So, you can sunbathe on the beach in summer or enjoy a walk in the warmth of winter
breeze.

Supporting idea 2 f. Secondly, the beaches are gorgeous with soft white sand and beautiful blue water
promising everyone different water sports.

Minor Detail 2 n. For instance, you can not help windsurfing or sailing. You would also enjoy swimming or
building sand castles like children.
Supporting idea 3 j. In addition, nearly all of the hotels offer cheap accommodation and
various Hawaiian food, along with terrific entertainment.

Conclusion c.To sum up, Hawaii is an ideal place for a good holiday.

PARAGRAPH 2

Topic Sentence I. I usually have several reasons to stop doing my homework.

Supporting idea 1 L. First of all, as soon as I begin to do my homework, I always start to feel
hungry and go into the kitchen to eat something.

Minor Detail 1 H. There in the kitchen I make myself an omelette or a cheese sandwich and eat it very slowly.

Supporting idea 2 G. I also stop studying to investigate any noise I hear while studying.

Minor Detail 2 E. For instance, whenever the phone rings or there is someone at the door, I rush
to answer before anybody else in the house.

Supporting idea 3 M. While I’m studying, I try to listen to music on my walkman or watch television too.
Conclusion B. All in all, I do my worst not to do my homework.
 C. Pay attention to the following topics and topic sentences. CHOOSE BASED ON YOUR CLASS (A/B)
TOPICS FOR CLASS (A)
Topics Topic Sentences

Food 1. Every country in the world, has its own typical food
2. Some food content is not good for our body.

Holiday 1. People have different ways to spend their holidays.

2. Holiday is a favorite time to send with the family.

Sports 1. Sport is a good way of .

2. Doing sports can be dangerous.

TOPICS FOR CLASS (B)

Topics Topic Sentences

Holiday 1. Holiday is a favorite time to spend with the family.

2. People have different ways of spending their time during holidays.

Technology 1. Technology helps people doing their jobs more efficiently.

2. Advancement of technology affect s people’s life in two different ways.

Hobbies 1. Having hobbies helps people to live a happy life

2. Hobbies can be profitable for some people.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Choose one of the given topics and select one topic sentence.(Based on your class, A or B )
2. Write a plan to compose a simple paragraph based on the chosen topic sentence.
3. Elaborate your plan into a simple paragraph.
4. The length of the paragraph is between 6 to 12 sentences including your topic sentence and closing.
5. Use the template to help you with your planning

The example below is given to help you with your planning and composing your simple paragraph

T: Topic, TS: Topic Sentence, SD: Supporting Detail, MD: Minor Detail, C: Conclusion
PARAGRAPH Planning
T= Sport SD1: makes us healthy
TS= Doing sport has some advantages. MD : moving ---sweating----detoxification

Doing sport has several advantages (TS). Firstly, it

makes you healthy (SD1). For example, when you move SD2: refreshing
your body, it can produce sweat (MD). The sweat gets rid of MD : change mood = bad----good
the toxic from your body (MD). Secondly, it is refreshing MD: regular sports----body always be fit and
(SD2). Doing it, can change your mood from bad to good fresh
(MD). When doing it regularly, it can make your body always
be fresh and fit (MD). In addition, doing sport can make
your body relax (SD3). After doing it, you have a good sleep SD3: relaxing
and also good appetite (MD). In conclusion, doing sport is MD : having good sleep
very advantageous (C) MD : having good appetite
 People have different ways to spend their holidays. Some people like to spend their holiday with doing hobby. For
example they go to fishing or doing sport activity. Another people like spend their holiday with doing nothing. It’s like
they spend their holiday with sleep all the time. Also they can watch movie without doing outdoor activity. Beside there
are some people like to spend their holiday with going to work. For example they sell a food in the park,zoo,beach and
ect. So their vacation do not wasted because they can get money.

T : Holiday
TS : People have different ways to spend their holidays

SD1: doing hobby

MD : go fishinng or sport activity

SD2: doing nothing

MD : sleep al l the time
MD : watch movie and stay at home ( without outdoor activity)

SD3: going to work

MD : sell something
MD : vacation do not wasted because get money
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