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Paragraph Structure Practice
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Paragraph Structure Practice
Read each question carefully. For the writing tasks, keep each paragraph focused on one main idea.
Recognising Paragraphs
A paragraph brings together sentences that develop one main idea.
1.Which description best explains a paragraph?
- A set of words arranged in alphabetical order
- A group of sentences that develop one main idea
- The name given to a story
- One sentence that always asks a question
2.Read the sentences: “At the swimming carnival, Evie cheered for her team. She clapped as Rhys swam in the backstroke race. After the races, Oliver helped pack away the flags. The team celebrated with fruit and drinks.” How many paragraphs would make sense if the sentences are grouped by main idea?
- One paragraph
- Two paragraphs
- Three paragraphs
3.Choose every sensible reason for beginning a new paragraph.
- The writing moves to a different topic
- The action moves to a different place
- A new sentence has started, even though the idea is unchanged
- The writing moves to a different time
Grouping Sentences by Main Idea
Sort related details together. Give each sentence a paragraph number.
4.Label each sentence 1 or 2 to form two paragraphs about the swimming carnival. (a) The pool was divided into lanes for the races. (b) Oliver’s class lined up beside the starting blocks. (c) Rhys used a strong kick to move through the water. (d) Evie waved a bright team flag from the seats. (e) The swimmers listened for the starting whistle. (f) The flag fluttered whenever the crowd cheered.
5.For the sentence group labelled Paragraph 1 in the previous question—the pool lanes, the class lining up and the starting whistle—what is its main idea?
6.For the sentence group labelled Paragraph 2 in the previous question—Rhys swimming, Evie waving the flag and the flag fluttering—what is its main idea?
Write Focused Paragraphs
Choose one topic and write sentences that all support its main idea.
7.Choose one topic: taking part in a swimming race, cheering for a team, or getting ready for the carnival. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about that one idea.
8.Using the same topic you chose above, write a second paragraph about a different detail. Begin with a linking phrase such as “Another part was…” or “Later that day…”.
9.Look back at your work. Which skills can you now do? Select all that apply: explain what a paragraph is; spot where a new paragraph could begin; group sentences around a main idea; write a focused paragraph; write two paragraphs about different details.
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