Topic sentence

There are three supporting sentences and one topic sentence. The topic sentence must be broad enough to include all of the supporting sentences. Choose which sentence is the topic sentence.

• 1. In southern Utah, hikers enjoy the scenic trails in Zion National Park. 

• 1. Many cities in Utah have created hiking trails in city parks for people to use. 

• 1. There are hiking paths in Utah’s Rocky Mountains that provide beautiful views. 

• 1. Hikers all over Utah can access hiking trails and enjoy nature. 

There are three supporting sentences and one topic sentence. The topic sentence must be broad enough to include all of the supporting sentences. Choose which sentence is the topic sentence.

• 1. People in New York speak many different languages. 

• 1. New York is a culturally diverse city. 

• 1. People in New York belong to many different religions. 

• 1. Restaurants in New York have food from all over the world. 

There are three supporting sentences and one topic sentence. The topic sentence must be broad enough to include all of the supporting sentences. Choose which sentence is the topic sentence.

• 1. Websites like YouTube have video tutorials that teach many different skills. 

• 1. Computer programs like PowerPoint are used in classrooms to teach new concepts. 

• 1. Technology helps people learn things in today’s world. 

• 1. Many educational apps have been created to help children in school. 

There are three supporting sentences and one topic sentence. The topic sentence must be broad enough to include all of the supporting sentences. Choose which sentence is the topic sentence.

• Museums at BYU host events on the weekends for students.

• 1. There are many fun activities for students at BYU on the weekends. 

• 1. There are incredible student concerts at BYU on Friday and Saturday nights. 

• 1. BYU clubs plan exciting activities for students to do on the weekends. 

There are three supporting sentences and one topic sentence. The topic sentence must be broad enough to include all of the supporting sentences. Choose which sentence is the topic sentence.

• 1. Some places have a scent that people remember when they think of that place. 

• 1. The smell of someone’s cologne can trigger a memory of that person. 

• 1. Smelling certain foods can bring back memories of eating that food. 

• 1. Many different memories can be connected to specific smells. 

Read this paragraph. Then, write a topic sentence that would be appropriate to start the paragraph.

_______ The first difference is that you have more privacy in a private room than in a shared room. You can go to your room to have a private phone call or Skype with your family and you are not bothered by other people. When you share your room, it can be hard to find private time when you can do things alone. Another difference is that it is lonelier in a private room than in a shared room. When you share your room with a roommate, you have someone that you can talk to. Frequently when you have a private room, you are alone more often. These two housing options are very different.

Read this paragraph. Then, write a topic sentence that would be appropriate to start the paragraph.

_______ People like to eat chocolate because it has many delicious flavors. For example, there are mint chocolates, milk chocolates, dark chocolates, white chocolates, chocolates with honey, and chocolates with nuts. Another reason people like to eat chocolate is because it reduces stress, which can help people to relax and feel better. The last reason people like to eat chocolate is because it can be cooked in many different ways. You can eat chocolate candies, mix chocolate with warm milk to drink, or prepare a chocolate dessert. These reasons are some of the reasons that people like to eat chocolate.

Read this paragraph. Then, write a topic sentence that would be appropriate to start the paragraph.

_______ A respectful roommate does not leave the main areas of the apartment messy after they use them. For example, they wash their dishes instead of leaving dirty pots and pans on the stove. They also don’t borrow things from other roommates without asking to use them first. In addition to respecting everyone’s need for space and their possessions, the ideal roommate is respectful of his or her roommate’s schedule. For example, if one roommate is asleep and the other roommates needs to study, the ideal roommate goes to the kitchen or living room instead of waking up the sleeping roommate. These simple gestures of respect make a roommate an excellent person to share an apartment with.

Read the topic sentence. Then, choose which sentences would be good supporting sentences. 

Topic Sentence: Eating pancakes for breakfast saves time and money. 

• Pancakes can be prepared in large quantities and then frozen, so the time it takes to cook breakfast is only a few minutes.

• 1. Pancakes are very inexpensive to make because you only need a few ingredients. 

• 1. Pancakes are delicious and can be prepared in a variety of flavors. 

• 1. Pancakes save money because you can buy a big box of mix and only make what you need; you don’t waste money because you can save the extra mix for another time. 

• 1. You can also drink a glass of milk while eating pancakes.