Topic Sentences

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

• How many sentences the paragraph has

• A supporting detail about the topic

• The main idea of a paragraph

• A summary of the supporting details

The topic sentence is usually the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

• first

• second

• third

• last

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph.

___________________________ I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.

• Skiing is expensive.

• Skiing is my favorite sport.

• Skiing is expensive.

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph.

________________________. Fruits are delicious. Examples of fruits are apples, oranges and bananas. Fruits have many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to eat lots of fruit.

• Fruit is a healthy and tasty food.

• Everyone loves fruit.

• Fruit is a delicious fruit to eat.

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph.

________________________ 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 do some gardening in Summer.

• Summer is too short.

• Summer is my favorite season.

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph.

__________________________________. For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.

• Airplanes have changed our lives.

• The fax machine was an important invention.

• Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph.

____________________________. First, many schools require two or more years of foreign language study for graduation. Secondly, learning other languages helps us communicate with people from other countries. Also, knowing a foreign language can lead to job opportunities. Finally, for many people, studying foreign languages is fun There are many reasons to learn a foreign language.

• In college people need to know foreign languages.

• It is important to learn foreign languages.

• In the USA, many students study Spanish language.

Which one is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the advantages of owning a pet?

• I have always wanted a pet.

• I believe a dog makes a better pet than a cat.

• There are several advantages to owning a pet.

• My dog's name is Dino.

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.