Topic Sentence Quiz

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Using clean, soapy water is best. Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. No one likes to pick up a fork with food stuck on it!

• No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

• It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.

• Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria.

• They also are more pleasant to eat with.

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don't realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as modern as the latest hit song!

• Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting.

• They don't realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics.

• Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery.

• It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as modern as the latest hit song!

Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph:
Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. First, fruits and vegetables are packed with the vitamins and minerals you need to keep your body functioning smoothly. In addition, they give you the carbohydrates you need for energy. Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber to help your digestive system work properly. Finally, many scientists believe that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables can help fight diseases. If you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you'll be on the road to better health.

• Many scientists believe that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables can help fight diseases

• Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet.

• If you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you'll be on the road to better health.

Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph:
The popular game of chess has a long and interesting history. No one knows for sure when chess was invented, but people were playing chess in China and India about 1,400 years ago. From Asia, chess spread to North Africa and then to Europe. The modem form of chess, which we play today, developed in the 1500s in Europe. Today people around the world still play chess with each other or even on their computers. With its long history, chess will probably remain a popular game in the future.

• The popular game of chess has a long and interesting history.

• Chess will probably remain a popular game in the future.

• No one knows for sure when chess was invented, but people were playing chess in China and India about 1,400 years ago

Choose the best topic sentence for each paragraph:
First of all, our coach is always late for practice so the team never has enough time to train. Also, he is very mean during the games and yells at the players rather than giving them advice on how to improve. Finally, we need a new coach because our current coach doesn't even know how to play soccer well!

• My soccer team has a horrible coach.

• A good soccer coach should be able to play soccer well.

• Soccer is my favorite sport

Choose the best topic sentence for each paragraph:

For example, a person can have breakfast in New York and fly to Paris for dinner. A businesswoman in London can place an order with a factory in Hong Kong instantly by sending a fax. People can use a webcam to have a meeting without leaving their offices.

• Airplanes have changed our lives.

• Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

• The fax machine was an important invention.

Choose the best topic sentence for each paragraph:
One type of reality television show is the competition-based program. In these shows, contestants go through a series of challenges, and whoever wins the most challenges at the end of the season gets a big prize. Another type of popular reality show is the documentary- based type. In these shows, viewers watch people going about their daily lives and facing everyday challenges. Finally, there are instructional reality shows. For example, there are shows that can teach you how to cook a delicious meal in thirty minutes or redecorate your living room without spending too much money.

• There are many types of reality shows on television today.

• Reality shows are my favorite type of television programs.

• Anyone can learn to cook just by watching television.

• 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

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.

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.