Topic Sentences 1

Which is a topic sentence?

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

• Our meal is very traditional.

Which would be the topic sentence for the paragraph?

1)Harriet Tubman helped slaves to freedom.

2) John Brown led a small rebellion against slavery.

3)The anti-slavery movement began to grow in the 1850s.

4) Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election.

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Which is a 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.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

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.

Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence

• The French Quarter in New Orleans has a quaint European charm.

• New Orleans is an interesting place to visit.

Choose which of the following is a better topic sentence

• Exercise is good for you.

• Walking is good for your heart.

Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence

• Computers make revising an essay easy.

• Computers are more important now than ever before.

Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:

Having a healthy sleeping schedule is vital for school success.

• Sleeping well strengthens learning and memory.

• Without adequate sleep our focus and attention drifts making it harder to receive information.

• Studies show too little sleep can contribute to many physical and mental health issues, which can affect school development.

• For many parents, ensuring their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful.

• 35 - 40% of children and adolescents experience some form of sleep deprivation during their development.

Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:

Chickens are popular pets for many reasons

• Chickens are small and don’t take up a lot of space.

• Chickens are easy to take care of.

• Dogs are a lot more work than chickens.

• Chickens are good for the yard and garden because they provide valuable manure, and they eat harmful bugs.

• Chickens can get scaly mites on their legs.

Choose the option which would make the best topic sentence for the following paragraph.

_____. North Americans send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on birthdays and holidays. They also send thank-you cards, get well cards, graduation cards, and congratulation cards. It is very common to buy cards in stores and send them through the mail, but turning on the computer and sending

• Sending cards is very popular in North America.

• Birthday cards are the most popular kind of card.

• It is important to send thank-you cards.