PARAGRAPH WRITING HOMEWORK UNIT 3

NAME : Salsabila Sofia Azra

NIM : E1D022151

CLASS : 1G

Circle the topic of the sentence. Underline the main idea about the topic.

a. Switzerland is a very interesting country to visit.

b. Dogs make excellent pets.

c. A really good place to study is the library at my school.

d. Learning a foreign language creates job opportunities.

e. Football is my favourite sport because it is exciting to watch.

f. One of the most valuable tools for students is the computer.

g. My sister and I have very different personalities.

h. Summer is the best time to travel in my country.

i. My hometown is a friendly place to live.

Choose the sentence that would make the best topic sentence.

a. Text 1

(3) I admire my friend Ken because he doesn't give up.

b. Text 2

(2) There are many popular sports in my country, but the most popular sport is

football.

Write atopic sentence for three of these topics.

a) a favourite to relax

b) a favourite food to eat

c) Agrandparent

grandmother.

: My favourite to relax is the café.

A favourite food to eat is something sweet.

The only grandparent that I have is my

Matching supporting and topic sentences.

a. 2

b. 1

c. 1

d. 2

e. 1

f. 1

g. 2

h. 1

List the details used to support the topic sentence.

Topic sentence:

You'll love working out at the Atlas Health Care, and you'll love what it does for

you!

Supporting sentences:

a) We have state-of-the-art exercise equipment in large, air conditioner rooms.

b) You can work out alone with the help of one of our professional personal trainers.

c) If you like exercising with friends, join an aerobics or swimming class- or even try

kickboxing!

d) Our staff nutrition experts are always on hand to talk with you about health issues.

e) When you've finished, you can relax with a whirlpool bath or sauna.
f) Come and exercise with us at Atlas, you'll soon be feeling good and looking good.

Answer the questions.

1) The writer trying to explain her mother' s saying about something like proverb

which is said Astitch in time saves nine'. That means you have to solve your

problem before it gets bigger and harder to handle.

2) Yes, I do.

Write the reason on why do you think the writer chose to use an example to develop the

paragraph on the text!

I think the reason the writer use example to develop the paragraph is the fact that

the writer tells actual experience that needs to mention specific things such as person,

place and events that happening. In the text, the writers tell us who was the person on

the first date, also what the events and places.

Choosing a means of support.

a. what freedom means to me- explanation.

I think using explanation to develop paragraph suits

b. an unusual holiday- details.

c. weddings in my country - example.

d. why I don't like swimming - explanation.

e. the ideal job - explanation.

Concluding sentences.

a. Means of support: explanation

Concluding sentence - yes: It's easy to see how getting enough sleep can

improve your performance at university.

b. Means of support: example

Concluding sentence - no
c. Means of support: details.

Concluding sentence - no

d. Means of support: details

Concluding sentence- yes: For these reasons, I will not visit this restaurant again.

e. Means of support: explanation

Concluding sentence - no.