Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Concluding Sentence
Expository examples
Common Mistakes
100

Which of these is the best sentence for a paragraph about the disadvantages of cars?

A) Cars can be expensive to maintain.

B) I love driving my car.

C) Cars are great way to get around quickly.


100

Which of these is a supporting detail for the topic sentence 'Cars contribute to air pollution'?"

A)Many people drive cars every day.

B) Air pollution can harm your health.

C) Air pollution is bad.

100

Which of these is an appropriate conclusion sentence for a paragraph about traffic congestion?

A) Therefore, traffic jams make cities less efficient.

B) I hope you enjoy reading about traffic.

C) There are many things to do when stuck in traffic.

100

What makes this paragraph expository: 'Cars can be great, but there are many problems with them. They can cause pollution, accidents, and long waits in traffic.

A) It explains the disadvantages of cars.

B) It tries to convince you to buy a car.

C) It talks about a specific type of car.

100

What is wrong with this topic sentence? Cars are good, but they can be dangerous sometimes.

A) It’s not specific enough.

B) It doesn’t explain the dangers of cars.

C) Both A and B.

200

Write a strong topic sentence for a paragraph explaining the benefits of recycling.

Recycling, which is a good way to make the environment healthier, has a lot of benefits such as reducing wastes and saving energy.

200

Explain how cars increase air pollution in two sentences.

Cars release carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the air. These emissions contribute to global warming and poor air quality.

200

Write a conclusion sentence for a paragraph about the dangers of air pollution from cars.

In conclusion, reducing car emissions is crucial for improving air quality and protecting human health.

200

Is the following paragraph expository? 'Many people enjoy the convenience of their cars, but they also add to pollution.' Why or why not?

Yes, because it explains the pros and cons of cars, which is the purpose of an expository paragraph.

200

What’s wrong with the supporting detail: 'Cars are cool. Why is it not effective in an expository paragraph?

It’s too vague and not informative. Supporting details should explain or provide examples related to the topic sentence.

300

Write a topic sentence for a paragraph discussing causes of air pollution

Air pollution, which is a severe environmental problem, has several causes such as car exhaust and burning garbage.

300

What are some supporting details for the topic sentence 'Cars cause traffic congestion in cities?

Many people rely on cars for daily commutes, creating long traffic jams. This leads to wasted time and increased pollution.

300

Write a conclusion sentence for a paragraph explaining the need for alternative transportation.

Ultimately, embracing alternative transportation can reduce pollution and ease traffic congestion.

300

How can you improve this topic sentence? Cars can be good.

A) Make it more specific and informative.

B) Add supporting details.

C) Write it in a question form.

400

What can you do to improve this conclusion sentence: In conclusion, cars are bad sometimes.

Make it more clear and impactful, e.g., In conclusion, cars contribute to pollution and traffic congestion, making them a challenge for urban areas.