Leaming Task 1: Types of Paragraphs
This quiz tests students' ability to identify the following types of paragraphs. Read each item carefully
and write descriptive narrative persuasive, expository, factual description or personal recount in your
notebook
1. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The Himalayan
Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world.
2. This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions
3. Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: My best friend's freckled
face always has a glowing, crooked smile.
4. In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like
5. Which type of sentence would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in
the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life
(Source:Quia - Types of Paragraphs)

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