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Choosing the best topic sentence

6th grade (Year 7 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.6.2.A, W.6.1.A · England: KS3 Writing (paragraphing), GCSE English Language Paper 2 Q5

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  1. Question 1

    ___ Many apps use bright notifications, endless scrolling and rewards to keep users coming back. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Phones have screens.
    • B. Many apps are deliberately designed to hold our attention.
    • C. Scrolling is a word for moving down a page.
    • D. Notifications can be turned off in settings.

  2. Question 2

    Topic sentence: "The school should open a games club at lunchtime." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Board games build problem-solving skills.
    • B. It would give quieter students somewhere to go.
    • C. Chess was probably invented in India.
    • D. Several teachers have already offered to help.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 3

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to tell a joke
    • B. to introduce a new topic
    • C. to prove the rule was a total success
    • D. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report

  1. Question 4

    ___ Octopuses can open jars, escape from tanks and even recognise individual people. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. The sea is very deep.
    • B. Octopuses have eight arms.
    • C. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
    • D. Jars can be hard to open.

  2. Question 5

    Topic sentence: "The school should open a games club at lunchtime." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Chess was probably invented in India.
    • B. It would give quieter students somewhere to go.
    • C. Board games build problem-solving skills.
    • D. Several teachers have already offered to help.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 6

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • B. to introduce a new topic
    • C. to prove the rule was a total success
    • D. to tell a joke

  1. Question 7

    ___ First, choose a quiet space. Next, set a timer for twenty-five minutes. Finally, take a short break before starting again. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Homework is set by teachers.
    • B. I don't like homework.
    • C. A few simple steps can make homework time far more productive.
    • D. Timers are useful in kitchens.

  2. Question 8

    Topic sentence: "Video calls helped many families stay close while living far apart." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. The first telephone call was made in 1876.
    • B. Families shared birthdays on screen.
    • C. Cousins in different countries played games together online.
    • D. Grandparents could see grandchildren every week.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 9

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to prove the rule was a total success
    • B. to tell a joke
    • C. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • D. to introduce a new topic

  1. Question 10

    ___ Octopuses can open jars, escape from tanks and even recognise individual people. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. The sea is very deep.
    • B. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
    • C. Jars can be hard to open.
    • D. Octopuses have eight arms.

  2. Question 11

    Topic sentence: "Video calls helped many families stay close while living far apart." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Cousins in different countries played games together online.
    • B. Grandparents could see grandchildren every week.
    • C. Families shared birthdays on screen.
    • D. The first telephone call was made in 1876.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 12

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to prove the rule was a total success
    • B. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • C. to tell a joke
    • D. to introduce a new topic

  1. Question 13

    ___ Some wear school-branded hoodies, others prefer plain jumpers, and a few would happily scrap uniform altogether. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Uniforms come in many colours.
    • B. Hoodies are warm.
    • C. Jumpers can be washed easily.
    • D. Students have very different views about school uniform.

  2. Question 14

    Topic sentence: "Recycling at home is easier than many families think." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Most councils collect sorted recycling every week.
    • B. Plastic was first invented in the 1800s.
    • C. Rinsing containers takes only a few seconds.
    • D. A labelled box by the bin makes sorting quick.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 15

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to prove the rule was a total success
    • B. to tell a joke
    • C. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • D. to introduce a new topic

  1. Question 16

    ___ Octopuses can open jars, escape from tanks and even recognise individual people. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Jars can be hard to open.
    • B. The sea is very deep.
    • C. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
    • D. Octopuses have eight arms.

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  1. Many apps are deliberately designed to hold our attention.
  2. Chess was probably invented in India.
  3. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  4. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
  5. Chess was probably invented in India.
  6. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  7. A few simple steps can make homework time far more productive.
  8. The first telephone call was made in 1876.
  9. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  10. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
  11. The first telephone call was made in 1876.
  12. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  13. Students have very different views about school uniform.
  14. Plastic was first invented in the 1800s.
  15. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  16. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.