Students choose the strongest topic sentence for a honeybee paragraph, identify the best supporting detail for an exercise topic, and select the contrast transition word. Part B has five fill-in-the-blank problems about what a vague topic sentence fails to do, why writers revise for relevance, and why personal opinions do not belong in informational writing.
Evaluating and selecting stronger sentences develops the critical judgment students need during the revision stage.
Style:
Informational Writing
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which is the strongest topic sentence for a paragraph about honeybees?
A) Honeybees are cool insects.
B) Honeybees play a vital role in pollinating plants and crops.
C) I like honeybees a lot.
D) There are many bugs in the world.
2. Which detail best supports the topic "Exercise keeps your body healthy"?
A) My friend plays soccer.
B) Running strengthens the heart and builds strong muscles.
C) Recess is fun for everyone.
D) Some people do not like gym class.
3. Which transition word signals a contrast?
A) Also
B) However
C) Another
D) For example
4. What is wrong with this concluding sentence: "And that is everything about dolphins."?
A) It is too long.
B) It does not restate the main idea.
C) It uses a transition word.
D) It contains a fact.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A topic sentence that is too vague does not give the reader enough direction.
2. Writers revise informational paragraphs to make sure every detail supports the main idea.
3. An informational paragraph should not include the writer's personal opinions .
4. Using the phrase "for instance" is similar to using "for example ."
5. A well-organized paragraph has a beginning, middle , and end.
Informational Writing
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which is the strongest topic sentence for a paragraph about honeybees?
A) Honeybees are cool insects.
B) Honeybees play a vital role in pollinating plants and crops.
C) I like honeybees a lot.
D) There are many bugs in the world.
2. Which detail best supports the topic "Exercise keeps your body healthy"?
A) My friend plays soccer.
B) Running strengthens the heart and builds strong muscles.
C) Recess is fun for everyone.
D) Some people do not like gym class.
3. Which transition word signals a contrast?
A) Also
B) However
C) Another
D) For example
4. What is wrong with this concluding sentence: "And that is everything about dolphins."?
A) It is too long.
B) It does not restate the main idea.
C) It uses a transition word.
D) It contains a fact.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) A topic sentence that is too vague does not give the reader enough direction.
2) Writers revise informational paragraphs to make sure every detail supports the main idea.
3) An informational paragraph should not include the writer's personal opinions .
4) Using the phrase "for instance" is similar to using "for example ."
5) A well-organized paragraph has a beginning, middle , and end.
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