Topic Sentences and Supporting Sentences

Which of the following is NOT a good topic sentence?

• The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.

• There are many reasons why you should eat fruits and vegetables.

• Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

• I like to eat fruits and vegetables.

Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence of the following paragraph?

• The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world.

• The Amazon rainforest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

• The Amazon rainforest plays an important role in regulating the Earth's climate.

• The Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and unique ecosystem.

Which of the following sentences is a supporting sentence?

• The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph.

• Supporting sentences provide evidence or explanation for the topic sentence.

• The concluding sentence summarizes the main points of the paragraph.

• All of the above.

Which of the following sentences is NOT a supporting sentence?

• The Amazon rainforest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

• The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world.

• The Amazon rainforest plays an important role in regulating the Earth's climate.

• I have always wanted to visit the Amazon rainforest.

Which of the following sentences would be a good supporting sentence for the topic sentence "The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world"?

• The Amazon rainforest is home to over 10% of the world's known plant and animal species.

• The Amazon rainforest is twice the size of Texas.

• The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the Earth's oxygen.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a good concluding sentence?

• In conclusion, the Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and unique ecosystem.

• The Amazon rainforest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

• The Amazon rainforest plays an important role in regulating the Earth's climate.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a good concluding sentence?

• The Amazon rainforest is a valuable resource that we must protect.

• The Amazon rainforest is a place of wonder and mystery.

• The Amazon rainforest is a place that everyone should visit.

• The Amazon rainforest is a place that we should all learn more about.

Which of the following concluding sentences would be the best for a paragraph about the importance of exercise?

• Exercise is important for your health.

• Exercise can help you lose weight.

• Exercise can reduce your risk of chronic diseases.

• Exercise can make you feel better.

Which of the following statements is true about the topic sentence of a paragraph?

• The topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph.

• The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.

• The topic sentence is supported by the other sentences in the paragraph.

• All of the above.

Which of the following statements is true about the concluding sentence of a paragraph?

• The concluding sentence is the last sentence of the paragraph.

• The concluding sentence summarizes the main points of the paragraph.

• The concluding sentence provides a transition to the next paragraph.

• All of the above.