Topic Sentences

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking.

• Lebron James smokes a cigar after each win.
• Most celebrities look really cool when they smoke.
• Smoking is one way that people relieve stress.
• Smoking leads to many different illnesses. 

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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. 

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Which is a topic sentence?

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

• Our meal is very traditional.

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Which of these are supporting details?

• There are many different ways of using eggs in cooking.

• Hard boiled eggs are good for picnics, sandwiches, or use in salads.

• To give lightness and substances, eggs are usually added to cakes and pastries.

• There are few foods that are as nourishing and versatile as eggs.

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Which is a supporting detail?

• It is important for children to cultivate the reading habit because it broadens knowledge.

• It encourages imagination.

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What is the topic sentence?

• My friend often travels away from her home.

• My friend sends money to her family in Chile each month.

• My friend is generous.

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Q2; No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork or spoon. Clean utensils will ensure that we do not transmit any germs and bacteria. There also are more pleasant to eat with.

Which sentence would make a good topic sentence.

• Goldfish are bad pets.

• I have five family members, a brother and two younger sisters.

• It is very important to remember to always completely wash all utensils before using them.

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Q1; We drove there in two days, I didn’t think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food the best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.

Which sentence would make a good topic sentence.

• We ended our trip with a walk down Bourbon Street to experience New Orleans nightlife.

• The best trip my family every took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.

• We visited the zoo during the holidays.

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Q4; The head has a pair of antennae, and a pair of compound eyes. The thorax is the middle region of the body, and it bears the legs and wings. The abdomen contains many body organs, such as the heart, respiratory system, digestive system and reproductive system. Even though there are many different sizes, shapes and colours of insects, they all have the same body.

Which sentence would make a good topic sentence.

• Insects have exoskeletons which are known as "shells".

• All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax and the abdomen.

• Insects are the most diverse group of animals.

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_________. I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer.

• I like to garden in summer.

• Summer is my favorite season.

• Summer is too short.

• Winter is the most enjoyable season

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