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Topic Sentences/Supporting Details

Multiple Choice

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

• How many sentences the paragraph has

• A supporting detail about the topic

• The main idea of a paragraph

• A summary of the supporting details

Multiple Choice

Where would you usually find the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• It's the last sentence of the paragraph.

• The topic sentence is found in the middle of the paragraph after the details.

• Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph.

Multiple Choice

What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?

Going to camp was the best part of my summer. I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can’t wait to go back again next year.

• I can't wait to go back again next year.

• It was fun!

• They were so funny.

• Going to camp was the best part of my summer.

Multiple Choice

What are the sentences called that tell more about the topic sentence?

• conclusion

• main idea

• supporting details

• paragraph

Multiple Choice

What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?

My family went to the supermarket together. Mom let us sample a free cookie. It was delicious. Then we were able to choose our own lunch snacks. I chose Goldfish. When checking out, my dad gave us each a quarter for the bubble gum machine. It was fun going to the supermarket.

• I chose a goldfish.

• It was delicious.

• My family went to the supermarket together.

• It was fun going to the supermarket.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is most likely a topic sentence?

• Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.

• First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.

• I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, today I got olives.

• In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

Multiple Choice

What do supporting details do?

• Introduce the main idea

• Prove why the main idea is true

• Give a summary of the main idea

• Restate the main idea in different words

Multiple Choice

The topic sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

• first

• second

• third

• last

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

• During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
• Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters. 
• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.

• Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside. 
• Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.
• They're both pets that people have.
• Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Ms Knapmiller is the best teacher. 

• She always makes sure her classroom smells good.
• When students have questions, she helps them.
• Sometimes she rewards students with candy.
• She is super scary just like Ms Schultz.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Ms Schultz drinks coffee for a number of reasons.

• She likes the taste of it.
• Coffee isn't as good as tea.
• It helps her stay awake.
• When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• Their face paint hides their true identity. 
• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
• They makes fun balloon animal. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.
• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
• You can find many artificial additives in candy.
• Eating too much candy can give you cavities. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

• It's my least favorite class.

• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Multiple Choice

First, I made flyers describing my service and prices. Mom and I delivered them to all the houses in our neighborhood. A few days later my neighbors dog was my first customer. The owner thought I did such a nice job that he told all his friends. I've been in business almost a year and I'm so busy. Every Saturday I have about seven dog washing appointments. I hope to save enough money to buy a pet store some day. What would be a good topic sentence for this paragraph? 

• My Own business
• Last summer I started my dog washing business. 
• Mom helped me with my business.
• I have lots of dogs to wash on Saturday. 

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.
• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
• You can find many artificial additives in candy.
• Eating too much candy can give you cavities.