Writing a Paragraph Quiz

Grade 2 · English · Quiz

Test what you know about the parts and structure of a paragraph.

Questions

1. What are the three parts of a paragraph?

   1. Title, body, picture
   2. Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence
   3. Beginning, rhyme, ending
   4. Question, answer, facts
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   Answer: Topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

   A paragraph has three parts: a topic sentence, detail sentences in the middle, and a closing sentence at the end.

2. Which sentence would be a good topic sentence for a paragraph about dogs?

   1. Dogs have four legs.
   2. Dogs are wonderful pets for many reasons.
   3. Some dogs are brown.
   4. My neighbor has a cat.
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   Answer: Dogs are wonderful pets for many reasons.

   A good topic sentence tells what the whole paragraph is about in a clear way. 'Dogs are wonderful pets for many reasons' introduces the whole topic.

3. What do detail sentences do in a paragraph?

   1. End the paragraph
   2. Start a new topic
   3. Give more information about the topic
   4. Ask questions
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   Answer: Give more information about the topic

   Detail sentences support the topic sentence by giving more information about it.

4. The closing sentence comes at the beginning of the paragraph.

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   Answer: False

   The closing sentence comes at the END of the paragraph, not the beginning.

5. Which sentence would be a good closing sentence for a paragraph about dogs?

   1. Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and fun.
   2. Dogs eat dog food.
   3. Some dogs are big.
   4. My dog is named Rex.
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   Answer: Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and fun.

   A good closing sentence restates the main idea. This choice wraps up why dogs are great pets.

6. What does 'indent' mean when writing a paragraph?

   1. Write in all capital letters
   2. Skip a line between sentences
   3. Leave a small space before the first word
   4. Write a very long sentence
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   Answer: Leave a small space before the first word

   Indenting means leaving a small space before the first word so readers know a new paragraph is starting.

7. All sentences in a paragraph should be about the same _______ idea.

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   Answer: main

   All sentences in a paragraph must be about the same main idea to keep the writing focused.

8. How many detail sentences does a good paragraph usually have?

   1. 0
   2. 1
   3. 2 to 4
   4. 10 or more
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   Answer: 2 to 4

   A good paragraph usually has 2 to 4 detail sentences to support the topic without going off topic.

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