Writing to inform

Question 1

Sam is writing a short informative paragraph about butterflies. Which of the following sentences would be the best closing sentence to give the paragraph a sense of closure?

Accepted Answer

Now you know why butterflies are important, and you can look for them in the garden.

Answer

Butterflies are insects.

Answer

Butterflies have colorful wings and they drink nectar.

Answer

Butterflies can fly from flower to flower.

Question 2

Which sentence would be the best concluding statement for an informative paragraph about why trees are important?

Accepted Answer

In summary, trees give us oxygen, homes for animals, and help keep the air clean.

Answer

First, trees provide shade during hot days.

Answer

Trees are tall and have leaves.

Answer

Did you know that trees can live for many years?

Question 3

Sam is writing an informative paragraph about why the sun appears to rise each morning. Which sentence would be the best concluding statement for his paragraph?

Accepted Answer

In conclusion, the Earth's rotation makes the sun appear to rise each day.

Answer

First, the Earth spins on its axis.

Answer

Did you know that the sun rises because of the Earth's spin?

Answer

The sun is a big, bright star that gives us light.

Try three questions

Sam is writing a short informative paragraph about butterflies. Which of the following sentences would be the best closing sentence to give the paragraph a sense of closure?

Which sentence would be the best concluding statement for an informative paragraph about why trees are important?

Sam is writing an informative paragraph about why the sun appears to rise each morning. Which sentence would be the best concluding statement for his paragraph?

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