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Clincher Sentence Review

Quiz by Erika Beltz

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14 questions
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  • Q1
    Why do you need a Clincher Sentence in the paragraph?
    To close/end gracefully
    30s
  • Q2
    Why should the Clincher Sentence be different from the Topic Sentence?
    To give the paragraph variety.
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is it helpful to have three types of Clincher Sentences?
    So you can choose the types of sentence that fits the information best.
    30s
  • Q4
    In the "P" step, what should you check before you choose a type of sentence?
    The type of Topic Sentence that has been written.
    30s
  • Q5
    In the "E" step, how can you make sure that you gracefully move from the Detail Sentence into the Clincher Sentence?
    By choosing a Concluding Transition
    30s
  • Q6
    When you're exploring words for a General Clincher Sentence, how can you make it an extra good Clincher Sentence?
    By making the reader think more.
    30s
  • Q7
    How can you make the reader think more?
    By stating your own opinion, asking questions, or piquing the reader's curiosity.
    30s
  • Q8
    When you're exploring words for a Clueing Clincher Sentence, what must you be careful to do?
    A clue word that ties together the details.
    30s
  • Q9
    Why do you want to tie together the details.
    To make the details easier to remember.
    30s
  • Q10
    When you're exploring words for a Specific Clincher Sentence, what must you be careful to do?
    Name the details in the order in which they were discussed.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the purpose of naming the details in the Clincher Sentence?
    It helps the reader remember the details.
    30s
  • Q12
    When you note the words in the "N" step, what must you be careful to do if you use a Concluding Transition?
    Use a comma.
    30s
  • Q13
    When you do the "S" part of "Search & Check", what do you need to do?
    Search for the verbs & subjects to check for a complete sentence.
    30s
  • Q14
    When you do the "Check" part of "Search & Check", what do you need to do?
    Check whether you met the requirements for the kind of Clincher Sentence you've chosen.
    30s

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