Topic Sentences and Supporting Details

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.

• Being a celebrity is often difficult.

• When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity.

• Celebrities make more money than most people.

• Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.

• School is awesome.

• Our teacher likes our class the most.

• The other class is way worse than our class.

• Our class is always well behaved.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.

• Being healthy requires a lot of work.

• There are many things you should do to stay healthy.

• Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.

• It is good to be healthy.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.

• There are many good things that can come from reading.

• Some people like to read.

• Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.

• It is good to read a lot.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

• She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.

• She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

• Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.

• Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.

• Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

• The pros live the good life.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• It's best to just cook food at home.

• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

• McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

• Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My dog is afraid of everything.

• She hides under blankets when you turn the microwave on.

• She sleeps all day long.

• She runs away when you vacuum.

• She jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy food.

• It tastes delicious.

• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

• You can find many artificial additives in candy.

• Eating too much candy can give you cavities.