Topic Sentence

WHAT IS TOPIC SENTENCE?

By paian tampubolon

By paian tampubolon

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A topic sentence is a sentence, sometimes at the beginning of a paragraph, that states or suggests the main idea (or topic) of a paragraph.

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Not all paragraphs begin with topic sentences. In some, the topic sentence appears in the middle or at the end. In others, the topic sentence is implied or absent altogether.

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A good topic sentence is concise and emphatic. It is no longer than the idea requires, and it stresses the important word or phrase.

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Positioning a Topic Sentence

If you want readers to see your point immediately, open with the topic sentence. This strategy can be particularly useful in letters of application or in argumentative writing.

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Positioning a Topic Sentence

When specific details lead up to a generalization, putting the topic sentence at the end of the paragraph makes sense.

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Positioning a Topic Sentence

When specific details lead up to a generalization, putting the topic sentence at the end of the paragraph makes sense.

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What is the topic sentence?

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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.

• My family went to the supermarket together.

• It was fun going to the supermarket.

• I chose a goldfish.

• It was delicious.

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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.

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

• They were so funny.

• It was fun!

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What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?

I think recycling is very important. It saves trees from being cut down. We need trees for oxygen. It also produces less trash which helps the landfills from being over filled. Recycling will also prevent pollution. Maybe people won’t get as sick with less pollution. Don’t forget to recycle and save the earth!

• It saves trees from being cut down.

• Don’t forget to recycle and save the earth!

• I think recycling is very important.

• Maybe people won’t get as sick with less pollution.

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What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?

I love that family members we haven't seen for ages come over to stay. In the morning, we sit and discuss what we are thankful for. We all help prepare the family meal. Then our family and people from our community sit and have a big dinner together. I love Thanksgiving with my family.

• In the morning, we sit and discuss what we are thankful for.

• Then our family and people from our community sit and have a big dinner together.

• We all help prepare the family meal.

• I love Thanksgiving with my family.

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What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?

Growing a garden can be beneficial to the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.

• Growing a garden can be beneficial to the gardener.

• Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.

• It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.

• Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.

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What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?

Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep because you are too active. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.

• Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep because you are too active.

• There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep.

• Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like rain, helps.

• You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.