Topic Sentences

Sports can brighten someone's mood. Research has shown that sportspeople have a longer lifespan than those who do not play sports. Usain Bolt motivates many to take up exercising. Sports releases dopamine in our body, which is the happy hormone.

• There are many advantages of taking up sports.

• Sports can brighten someone's mood, have a longer lifespan, and release dopamine.

• There are pros and cons of sports.

• The subject of sports has been discussed for many years.

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Which is the topic sentence?

• Chinese New Year is a cultural holiday

• The dinner on the first day of Chinese New Year is very traditional.

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Which is the topic sentence?

• Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• Pulau Pinang is a great vacation destination.

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Which is the topic sentence?

• The most important problem in our city is its inadequate public transportation system.

• A bus or streetcar that should arrive at 7:45 may not arrive until 8:00 or later.

• In order for people to get to their destinations on time, people must allow for waiting time at the bus and streetcar stops.

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The supporting details of a paragraph include: We have lots of energy in the morning. Breakfast foods - like eggs, pancakes, and granola - are delicious.

Which of these is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

• It is hard to wake up in the morning.

• Evenings are more fun than mornings.

• Morning is the best time of day.

• I wake up at 7:30am everyday.

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Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales. For example, there are Cinderella stories from all over the world! They aren’t exactly the same, though. For instance, the fairy tale “How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam” is from India. “Raja” is a title for king in India. In a Scottish version, the main character is named Rushen Coatie. Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.

What is the topic sentence of the passage?

• In Scotland, Cinderella is called Rushen Coatie.

• Cultures all around the world tell similar fairy tales.

• “Raja” is a title for king in India.

• There is only one version of the Cinderella story that people tell.

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Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

The best trip my family ever took was to Cameron Highlands, Pahang. We drove there in two days. I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the beautiful mountain, picked strawberries and visited a cultural site. I liked the food best because they were very sweet and tangy.

• I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong.

• We drove there in two days.

• The best trip my family ever took was to Cameron Highlands, Pahang.

• I liked the food best because they were very sweet and tangy.

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Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Using clean, soapy water is best. Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. No one likes to pick up a fork with food stuck on it!

• No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

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

• Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria.

• They also are more pleasant to eat with.

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Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the 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.

• 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.

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Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the 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.

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

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

• You can try counting sheep, or just counting,

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