IDENTIFYING TOPIC SENTENCES

........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 is a good idea to eat lots of fruit.

What is the best topic sentence?

• Everyone loves Fruit

• Fruit is a delicious food to eat

• Fruit is a healthy and tasty food

Answer explanation

the correct answer is C because it summarizes all the supporting details which state that (1) fruits are delicious (2) fruits contains abundance of vitamins and minerals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

..................................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 language is fun! There are many reasons to learn a foreign language.

What is the best topic sentence?

• in the USA, many students study Spanish Language

• It is important to learn foreign language

• in college, people need to know foreign language

Answer explanation

The correct answer is B because it summarizes all the supporting details that show the importance of learning foreign language.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• Choose the best topic sentence

• : [_______________________________]  Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercises every day. Crowds and loud noises do not make them nervous. Also, they do not mind being alone for hours if you need to be away from work. On top of all this, they are known to be patient and loving with children. If you are a city-dwelling family looking for a pet, I highly recommend this breed of dog.

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  Every family should have a dog.

• Greyhound are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities.

• Not all dogs are happy living in the city.

• All breeds of dogs are pretty much alike -- it's all the same.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is B because the supporting details in this paragraph mention all the attributes of a specific dog that is appropriate to be pet in a city

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the best topic sentence:

[_______________________________]  She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do!

• I am very happy with my doctor.

• It is hard to find a good doctor.

• Seeing a doctor has become very expensive.

• I love my mother.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the best topic sentence:

[________________________________] Many people who earn the minimum wage are trying to support families with this salary. No one working full-time and earning the minimum wage makes enough money to pay for rent, food, and other necessities. If we raise the minimum wage, families will have more money to spend, and therefore other businesses will make more money. For so many reasons, it is the right thing to do.

• We must worry about jobs, not wages.

• Parents in New York City have a lot of expenses.

• This economy is especially hard for small business owners.

• It is time to raise the minimum wage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.

• There are many good restaurants on that street.

• Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.

• Cars are always speeding down that avenue.

• There is a school located on Fourth Avenue.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

I need to look for a new job.

• 
  Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.

• I like working with my brother.

• The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.

• This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2