AL Anwar High-School- Sidi Taibi- Kenitra Teacher: Moundir ABDELKRIM

Paragraph Writing : Practice

1. Read each paragraph and select the correct topic sentence:
• ……….. First, I wrote down the main reason that I want to do this. My main reason is to lose
weight. Next, I made a menu of what I should eat instead of junk food. My menu includes lean
meat, fruits, and vegetables. Finally, I went to the grocery store.
a. My goal this year is to exercise more often.
b. Many people have New Year’s resolutions.
c. My New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier food.
• ………..First, write down all of the reasons you think you should make more money. Next,
schedule a meeting with your boss. At the meeting, discuss your reasons with your boss. This may
help you get a raise.
a. If you want to get a new job, there are some steps you can follow.
b. If your goal is to get a raise at work, you should follow these steps.
c. You should never ask for a raise at work.
• ………First, keep a “to do” list and an online calendar. Do the most important things on your
daily lists first. Make sure to check your online calendar often. These steps will help you to stay
motivated and organized.
a. “To do” lists are not very helpful.
b. Follow these steps if you want to learn how to use the Internet.
c. There are many easy ways to help you get organized.

2. Read the topic sentence and underline the supporting sentences:

• Biologists are researching how the acai berry can improve health. Scientists think the acai
berry could improve heart health. Many people think the acai berry tastes good. Some people
eat them for breakfast with other berries. The acai berry might also help people live longer.
The berries grow on palm trees.
• Researchers have found that vitamin D has many health benefits. First of all, this vitamin
helps your body fight off diseases. Vitamin C may prevent the common cold. One study
found that vitamin D can also lower people’s blood pressure. Some scientists have even found
that vitamin D could prevent cancer. Exercising every day can lead to health benefits. Most
doctors agree that healthy bones need vitamin D.
• Olive oil has a number of health benefits. It has important vitamins that are good for your
body. Olives are common in countries near the Mediterranean Sea. People who use olive oil
regularly may be less likely to get some diseases. Chemicals in olive oil may actually prevent
cancer. The fat in olive oil is healthy and can lower the risk for heart disease. Olive oil is full
of flavour and smells nice, too.
 AL Anwar High-School- Sidi Taibi- Kenitra Teacher: Moundir ABDELKRIM

3. Read each topic sentence and choose the correct concluding sentence:
• ………..Some scientists think birds use magnetic fields to prevent them from getting lost.
a. In conclusion, scientists have proved why birds do not get lost.
b. In conclusion, birds might not get lost because they can use magnetic fields.
c. In conclusion, some birds travel thousands of miles every year.
• ……….Photographs show blue and white lights flashing in the sky before an earthquake.
a. Researchers have not found the cause of the blue and white lights.
b. The photos show that coloured lights occur before earthquakes.
c. Green lights also appear in the sky in many northern countries.
• ………..Some dogs can sense when people have diseases.
a. One dog knew that its owner had a serious disease.
b. Dogs can also comfort sick people.
c. Some dogs can detect illnesses in sick people.
• …………The recent discovery of a meteorite might prove there was once life on Mars.
a. In conclusion, scientists have done experiments on the meteorite.
b. In conclusion, scientists wonder if there was ever water on Mars.
c. In conclusion, this meteorite may show that Mars had life in the past.
• …………Bee stings may be able to cure one common disease.
a. Bee stings might help cure a disease that many people have.
b. This type of treatment is called venom therapy.
c. People with allergies should avoid bee stings.

4. Put the following sentences in the right order to make logical paragraphs:
a. ……….. One main reason is that the resolution is too difficult.
………..Another reason is that people do not stick to their plans.
………..There are many reasons why people do not keep their resolutions.
………..Also, people may not have good support from friends and family.
………..For these reasons, many resolutions are not successful.
b. ………..You can be careful about how much trash you throw away.
………...Here are some tips if your goal is to improve the environment.
…..……You can also drink tap water instead of buying water in plastic bottles.
………..Finally, you can walk or ride a bike instead of driving more often.
……….These are some easy ways to reach your goal.

5. Complete the following paragraph:

The Internet has many benefits. …………………………………………………………………….
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