Let’s go step by step to match each definition with the correct term from the list.
We are given 10 definitions (numbered 1–10) and a word bank:
a. introduction
b. thesis statement
c. transitions
d. topic sentence
e. conclusion
f. concluding sentence
g. supporting docs *(probably meant “supporting details” — we’ll assume that)*
h. body paragraphs
i. background
j. details
---
Definition 1:
> This is the first paragraph in an essay. It introduces the topic and indicates the focus of the essay.
→ That’s clearly the
introduction.
✔ Match:
a
---
Definition 2:
> The first part of the introduction that introduces the topic and gives some general information about it.
→ This is usually called the
background — it sets the stage before the thesis.
✔ Match:
i
---
Definition 3:
> The most important sentence in an essay that comes at the end of the introduction; it expresses the main idea or purpose of the entire essay.
→ That’s the
thesis statement.
✔ Match:
b
---
Definition 4:
> These make up the main section of an essay where all the key ideas and supporting details are discussed.
→ That’s the
body paragraphs.
✔ Match:
h
---
Definition 5:
> Usually the first sentence of a paragraph and expresses its main idea or central focus.
→ That’s the
topic sentence.
✔ Match:
d
---
Definition 6:
> These are found in the body paragraphs. They come after the topic sentence and provide support for its main idea.
→ These are
supporting details (assuming “docs” was a typo).
✔ Match:
g
---
Definition 7:
> Usually follow supporting ideas and develop them through such things as explanations, examples, or definitions.
→ These are even more specific — they’re the
details that flesh out the supporting points.
✔ Match:
j
*(Note: Sometimes “supporting details” and “details” are used interchangeably, but here since both terms exist, we assign “supporting docs/details” to #6 and “details” to #7 as the finer-level info.)*
---
Definition 8:
> These come at the end of a body paragraph to restate the main idea.
→ That’s the
concluding sentence of a paragraph.
✔ Match:
f
---
Definition 9:
> This is the last paragraph of an essay. It reminds the reader of the thesis statement and summarizes the key points discussed in the body paragraphs.
→ That’s the
conclusion.
✔ Match:
e
---
Definition 10:
> Words or phrases that link important ideas within a paragraph or between paragraphs.
→ Those are
transitions.
✔ Match:
c
---
Now let’s double-check we used each letter once:
Used:
a (1), i (2), b (3), h (4), d (5), g (6), j (7), f (8), e (9), c (10)
Leftover? Let’s see:
Word bank: a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j → all 10 used. Perfect.
Wait — what about “concluding sentence” vs “conclusion”? We assigned:
- #8 = concluding sentence (f) → ends a *paragraph*
- #9 = conclusion (e) → ends the *essay*
That’s correct.
Also, “transitions” (#10) = linking words → correct.
“Details” (#7) vs “supporting docs/details” (#6):
#6 says “come after topic sentence and provide support” → broader category → supporting details
#7 says “follow supporting ideas and develop them...” → deeper level → just “details”
Makes sense.
Final matching:
1 → a
2 → i
3 → b
4 → h
5 → d
6 → g
7 → j
8 → f
9 → e
10 → c
──────────────────────────────────────
Final Answer:
1. a
2. i
3. b
4. h
5. d
6. g
7. j
8. f
9. e
10. c
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of essay writing worksheet pdf.
