Body Paragraph Writing Question Preview (ID: 63057)


Recognize The Parts Of A Body Paragraph As: Topic Sentence, Evidence, Elaboration, And Linking Sentence. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What are the four main parts of a body paragraph in an essay?
a) Introduction, body, conclusion, and thesis
b) Summary, citation, analysis, and transition
c) Main idea, supporting details, conclusion, and thesis
d) Topic sentence, evidence, elaboration, and linking sentence

Which of the following is NOT an essential part of a body paragraph?
a) Background information
b) Topic Sentence
c) Evidence
d) Elaboration

Which of the following would be an appropriate start to a topic sentence for a body paragraph in an essay?
a) In conclusion, it's clear that...
b) Here is a fun fact about...
c) First, one of the key aspects to consider is...
d) Although you may think that...

Which of the following could be the topic sentence for a body paragraph in an essay?
a) In conclusion, cats are better pets than dogs.
b) Many people enjoy having pets.
c) That's why dogs are man's best friend.
d) One compelling reason to prefer cats over dogs is their independent nature.

Which of the following sentences provides evidence in a body paragraph of an essay?
a) The second reason why sports should be mandatory is that it improves student performance overall.
b) The first sport I ever played was soccer.
c) According to a study from Harvard University, students who play sports have better focus in school.
d) Having better focus in school is important for student success, so everyone should play sports.

Which of the following sentences provides evidence in a body paragraph of an essay?
a) In conclusion, this essay has discussed the causes of global warming.
b) Scientists have predicted that temperatures will rise by 3-4 degrees in the next fifty years.
c) Next, let's discuss the impact of global warming on ocean life.
d) However, many people still deny the reality of climate change.

Which of the following is an example of evidence in a body paragraph of an essay?
a) In my opinion, the book was quite fascinating.
b) I believe that the author did a fantastic job.
c) As stated in the text, 'The sun was beating down harshly.'
d) The author might have wanted to create suspense.

Which of the following sentences can be an example of providing elaboration in a body paragraph of an essay?
a) I think that cats are better than dogs.
b) According to a study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats are more popular pets than dogs.
c) The preference for cats in the American population makes it clear that they are the better pet overall.
d) One reason cats are better than dogs is because they are a more popular pet to have.

Which of the following sentences can be an example of providing elaboration in a body paragraph of an essay?
a) This correlation implies that heart health is improved by exercising.
b) But, exercise is beneficial for more than just physical health.
c) To start with, let's consider the importance of exercise.
d) Studies show that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Which of the following sentences could be a conclusion or linking sentence to end a body paragraph?
a) According to a study published in Nature, carbon dioxide levels have steadily increased over the last decade.
b) The data clearly shows a pattern.
c) This essay will discuss the effects of climate change.
d) These rising carbon dioxide levels have lead to rising temperatures, which impact many aspects of humans lives.

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