Topic Sentence practice

Multiple Choice

A topic sentence usually appears at the __ of a paragraph.

• middle
• end
• conclusion
• beginning

Multiple Choice

The __ of a topic sentence is to express the main idea.

• function
• definition
• summary

Multiple Choice

A good topic sentence should be __ and to the point.

• clear
• vague
• lengthy
• irrelevant

Multiple Choice

The __ of a paragraph should support its topic sentence.

• conclusion
• introduction
• summary
• supporting details

Multiple Choice

Transition words can be used to connect the __ sentence to the rest of the paragraph.

• conclusion
• introduction
• summary
• topic

Open Ended

How can a topic sentence help a reader understand a paragraph better?

Open Ended

Write a topic sentence for the following paragraph:

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers much of North Africa.

Temperatures can soar above 50 degrees Celsius during the day.

Open Ended

Write a topic sentence for the following paragraph:

Many athletes follow a strict diet and exercise regimen. Proper rest and hydration are essential for peak performance. Mental focus and discipline are also crucial components.

Open Ended

Write a topic sentence for the following paragraph:

An example of Scrooge being unkind is when a man asks him for donations to help feed the poor. Scrooge says, “Nothing.” This matters because he is very rich, but he doesn’t want to give a cent. One example from the text is when the gentleman visitor says that they will die; Scrooge replies, "If they would rather die, then they had better do it!” This means that he would rather see people die than give them some money.

Open Ended

Write a topic sentence for the following paragraph:

Specifically when sadness said to go around the wall instead of through it but Joy ignored her and they went through. In the middle of the movie Joy still yells at sadness and ignores her. This proves that Joy still does not think sadness is important. Joy also ignores sadness when she says to go around the wall instead of through it. In this paragraph we talked about how Joy still does not trust sadness. In the next we will show how Joy finally realizes that Riley needs sadness to feel Joy.