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What is the main function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the main function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Why is a topic sentence important in a conversation or text?
Why is a topic sentence important in a conversation or text?
Where is a topic sentence usually found in a paragraph?
Where is a topic sentence usually found in a paragraph?
How can you identify the topic sentence in a paragraph?
How can you identify the topic sentence in a paragraph?
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What does a topic sentence provide according to the text?
What does a topic sentence provide according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
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What makes a good topic sentence?
What makes a good topic sentence?
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What is the role of the supporting sentences in a paragraph?
What is the role of the supporting sentences in a paragraph?
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Why is 'Dogs are nice' not a very good topic sentence?
Why is 'Dogs are nice' not a very good topic sentence?
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What is the topic in the topic sentence 'Exercising can make you feel happy'?
What is the topic in the topic sentence 'Exercising can make you feel happy'?
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Study Notes
Topic Sentences
- A topic sentence is the sentence in a paragraph that provides the general topic and main idea of the paragraph.
- It gives the reader an understanding of what the paragraph is trying to say about the topic and provides a focus for the rest of the paragraph.
- Topic sentences provide two things: the topic (theme) and the main idea of the paragraph.
Purpose of Topic Sentences
- Topic sentences help to guide the reader through the paragraph and give the writing focus.
- They are similar to a museum tour guide, explaining the purpose of the room and the items in it.
- Topic sentences generally stand at the start of the paragraph, but can sometimes be at the end or mixed in the middle.
Identifying Topic Sentences
- To identify a topic sentence, look for the general theme of the paragraph and a repeated word or words.
- Sometimes pronouns like 'it' will refer to the topic.
- Look for the most general sentence about the topic, which is often the first sentence in a paragraph.
Writing Topic Sentences
- A topic sentence should have two parts: a topic and a main idea.
- The topic is what you're writing about, and the main idea is your opinion or argument about the topic.
- A good topic sentence should not be too general, but rather specific and engaging.
- A topic sentence should provide a clear direction for the rest of the paragraph.
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This quiz is about the role of topic sentences in organizing writing into paragraphs and conveying the main idea of a theme. Learn how topic sentences provide the topic and main idea of a paragraph.
