Understanding Topic Sentences in Essays

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in an essay?

• To summarize the essay's conclusion

• To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

• To list the references used in the essay

• To provide a detailed example for the thesis

Which two components are essential in forming a topic sentence?

• A thesis and a summary

• A topic and a central point

• A question and an answer

• A conclusion and evidence

How does a topic sentence relate to the essay's thesis statement?

• It is unrelated to the thesis statement

• It supports and expands on the thesis statement

• It provides a detailed analysis of the thesis

• It contradicts the thesis statement

Where is the topic sentence typically placed within a paragraph?

• It varies with each paragraph

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

What should every topic sentence do in relation to the thesis statement?

• Repeat it verbatim

• Expand and support it

• Question its validity

• Introduce a new idea

What is the role of evidence and examples in a paragraph?

• To introduce new topics

• To contradict the topic sentence

• To replace the topic sentence

• To elaborate on the topic sentence

How can topic sentences aid in the transition between paragraphs?

• By showing connections between points

• By providing citations

• By summarizing the essay

• By introducing new vocabulary

What is a function of a topic sentence when comparing information?

• To detail every difference and similarity

• To highlight similarities only

• To ignore differences for clarity

• To highlight differences using specific words

In what scenario might small-scale livestock farming be considered more sustainable than plant-based food production?

• In all cases without exception

• When it uses less water

• When it's on a large industrial scale

• In some specific cases

What words can be used in a topic sentence to indicate a contrast?

• "Because" and "since"

• "And" and "also"

• "Similarly" and "likewise"

• "However", "yet", or "on the other hand"