This or these sentence(s) in the paragraph usually restate the main idea in different words or summarize

the main points of the paragraph.

Supporting details

Topic sentence

Concluding sentence

Paragraph

2.

A part of the paragraph that develops the main idea. It can be facts, statistics, details, or examples.

Paragraph

Topic sentence

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Supporting details

Concluding sentence

3.

This is a series of sentences that develop a main idea or point.

Supporting details

Topic sentence

Concluding sentence

Paragraph

4.
It states the main idea of the paragraph. It shows what the whole paragraph is all about.

Concluding sentence

Paragraph

Supporting details

Topic sentence

5.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?

Topic sentence is always stated.

Provides unity to the paragraph.

It shapes the specific topic of the paragraph.

It presents the broadset view of what you want your readers to understand.

6.
It is an opening statement that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on.

Hook

   Coherence

     Transition

   Cohesion

7.
This is achieved when sentences are ordered in a logical manner and when clear transitions link
sentences.

Cohesion

Transition

Coherence

Hook

8.
It is a word or phrase that connects one idea to another.

Hook

Paragraph

Transition

Coherence

9.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a concluding sentence?

       summarizes the key points in the paragraph

 draws a conclusion based on the information in the paragraph

repeats the same words of the main point

makes a prediction, suggestion, or recommendation about the information

10.
All except one have the qualities of supporting sentences; which one is not?

Needs to state one idea clearly

Elaborates and explains the idea introduced in the topic sentence

Provides evidence and examples

Explains the evidence or example included

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