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EXERCISE

1 R ead the following paragraph. Label each sentence as the topic sentence

(T), detail (D), or conclusion (C).

Billy loves to play soccer. He plays with a team called the Jets.

His favorite position to play is goalie. Billy enjoys everything about

soccer.

2 R ead these sentences and decide what order would make sense. Number

them 1 through 4.

q I wish she could be my teacher next year!
q She always plans fun things for us to do.
q Ms. Lopez is my favorite teacher.
q We always have great books to read.

3 A dd a topic sentence to this paragraph.

We went fishing every day. He even let me drive the boat! I really enjoy
visiting my grandfather.

4 A dd a detail to this paragraph.

There is a new park near my house.The slide is really fun to play on.

I am glad there is a park close by.

5 A dd a conclusion sentence to this paragraph.

Kim helped her mother clean the house on Saturday. First, she picked up all
the toys. Next, she swept out all the dirt on the floor. Finally, she dusted the
furniture.

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