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Test I. Topic Sentence and Supporting Detail

1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My dog is afraid of everything.
A. She hides under blankets when you turn the microwave on.
B. She sleeps all day long.
C. She runs away when you vacuum.
D. She jumps every time the doorbell rings.
2. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
A. It tastes delicious.
B. Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
C. You can find many artificial additives in candy.
D. Eating too much candy can give you cavities.
3. Q. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
A. Their face paint hides their true identity.
B.People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen in movies.
C.There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
D.They make fun balloon animals.
4. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Mrs. Hart drinks coffee for a number of reasons.
A. She likes the taste of it.
B. Coffee isn't as good as tea.
C. It helps her stay awake.
D. When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby.
5. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Mr. Crume is the best teacher.
A. He always makes sure his classroom is clean.
B. When students have questions, he helps them.
C. Sometimes he rewards students with candy.
D. He is super scary.
6. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.
A. Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside.
B. Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.
C. They're both pets that people have.
D. Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.
7. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.
Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
Homework takes up your precious after school time.
8. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over
9. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
10. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he
can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
Johnny has a difficult time in school.
Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
Math is the worst subject ever.
11. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them
together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
Baking cookies is really easy to do.
My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
Cookies are easier to make than cake.
12. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in
danger of having crazy fans.
Being a celebrity is often difficult.
When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity.
Celebrities make more money than most people.
Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.
13. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are
always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
School is awesome.
Our teacher likes our class the most.
The other class is way worse than our class.
Our class is always well behaved.
14. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get
exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.
Being healthy requires a lot of work.
There are many things you should do to stay healthy.
Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.
It is good to be healthy.
15. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests.
Some people read to escape to different worlds.
There are many good things that can come from reading.
Some people like to read.
Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.
It is good to read a lot.
16. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
She usually stops Swiper from swiping.
17. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.
Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.
Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.
Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.
18. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
The pros live the good life.
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
All of us can be professional athletes.
19. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
It's best to just cook food at home.
A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

Test II. OUTLINING

A. Pollution refers to the presence or introduction of harmful or toxic substances into the environment. In this
case environment refers to all natural living and non living things those surround us. Forests, water bodies,
air, oceans all constitute our natural environment and, any foreign substance that compromises their purity
and longevity is termed as “Pollution”.
As per the recent 2018 EPI (Environmental Performance Index) statistics, India ranks 177 out of 180 countries
in terms of air quality and overall environmental health; that’s a steep fall from 141st rank in 2016.
India is followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo on 178thrank, Bangladesh on 179th and Burundi on 180th.
Top five nations with the best EPI index are Switzerland, France, Denmark, Malta and Sweden respectively.

B. Love is a quality that defines human beings. Love is a quality of the human heart. It is a feeling that the human
species can express. It is love that brings and keeps people together in harmony and happiness. Parents love
their children. In a family the members love each other. We love our relatives and friends. We love our country.
We love God, and show this love by loving all creatures created by the supreme God. Love encompasses affection,
respect, gratitude, and joy. Love can be expressed in many different ways such as through one’s deeds, words
and thoughts.

C. Good manners are expressed by us through our behaviour and conduct. It is through our words and deeds that
we show good manners. Being polite and courteous is good manners. Being rude and arrogant is a sign of having
bad manners. A cultured person has good manners. A good mannered person is always appreciated and
respected by people. People like to have friendship with those who are good mannered. A person who does not
have good manners loses dignity and self-respect. Good manners should be inculcated in childhood so that they
take firm root, and can see one through life.

Test III- Transitional Devices

Located the transitional devices in paragraph A,B and C, then write its function.

Test IV- Paragraph Writing

Write a substantial paragraph about a topic of your choice. Apply the elements and transitional devices to
enhance it well.