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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?
- To introduce a new theme
- To provide supporting facts
- To summarize the entire text
- To give the reader the topic and main idea (correct)
Why is a topic sentence important in a conversation or text?
Why is a topic sentence important in a conversation or text?
- To provide a clear focus or direction (correct)
- To introduce a new speaker
- To summarize the conversation
- To confuse the reader or listener
Where is a topic sentence usually found in a paragraph?
Where is a topic sentence usually found in a paragraph?
- Never in the paragraph
- Generally at the start of the paragraph (correct)
- Always at the end of the paragraph
- Randomly placed in the paragraph
How can you identify the topic sentence in a paragraph?
How can you identify the topic sentence in a paragraph?
What does a topic sentence provide according to the text?
What does a topic sentence provide according to the text?
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
What makes a good topic sentence?
What makes a good topic sentence?
What is the role of the supporting sentences in a paragraph?
What is the role of the supporting sentences in a paragraph?
Why is 'Dogs are nice' not a very good topic sentence?
Why is 'Dogs are nice' not a very good topic sentence?
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'?
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.