Topic Sentence (Supporting Details)

Given the topic sentence below, select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My dog is afraid of everything.

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

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away when you vacuum.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Given the topic sentence below, select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• Candy tastes delicious.

• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

• You can find many artificial additives in candy.

• Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

Given the topic sentence below, 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.

• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

• They remind them of the creepy clowns they've seen in movies.

• They make fun balloon animals.

Given the topic sentence below, select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Call center agents drink lots coffee for a number of reasons.

• They like the taste of it.

• It helps them stay awake, especially during the graveyard shift.

• Coffee is not as good as tea.

• When they do not drink it, they get easily irritated by their callers.

Given the topic sentence below, 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.

Given the topic sentence below, select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Most contemporary ethologists view the elephant as one of the world's most 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.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.

• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.

• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

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.

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

• Celebrities make more money than most people.

• Being a celebrity is often difficult.

• Because of his role as Ironman, Robert Downey, Jr. s 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.

• Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.

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

• It is good to be healthy.