TOPIC SENTENCES AND SUPPORTING DETAILS

Which of these is the best topic sentence for the paragraph below?

[________________________________] 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.

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  This economy is especially hard for small business owners.

• It is time to raise the minimum wage.

Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It has received much attention because of its frequent and destructive eruptions. The most famous of these eruptions occurred in A.D. 79. Which is the topic sentence in this passage?

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  Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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  It has received much attention because of its frequent and destructive eruptions.

• The most famous of these eruptions occurred in A.D. 79.

• None of the above.

"Anna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs away." Identify the supporting sentence in this paragraph.

• Anna is afraid of spiders.

• She screams every time she sees one.

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  If she sees one, she runs away.

Choose the best topic sentence:[_______________________________]  Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercise each 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.

  
  

• Greyhounds 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.

Matilda's parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, while on the ground floor, there was a dining room and a living room, and a kitchen. Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars, and it seemed he did pretty well at it. 

"Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars, and it seemed he did pretty well at it. "- In this paragraph, what is this sentence? 

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting Sentence

• Concluding Sentence

• None of The Above

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.

• None of the above.

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

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

• Cars are always speeding down that avenue.

• The traffic is bad during rush hours.

• There are too many shops on that street.

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

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

I need to look for a new job.

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

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

• I like working with my brother.

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

John hates doing laundry and folding clothes. He thinks all this takes a lot of his time. Also, he believes he is not good at it as he never gets any wrinkles out.

In this paragraph, what is the topic sentence?

• John hates doing laundry and folding clothes.

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  He thinks all this takes a lot of his time.

• Also, he believes he is not good at it as he never gets any wrinkles out.

• None of the above.

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

Students need to learn good ways to study.

• Studying in groups makes the process less challenging.

• Making friends is important to happiness and success.

• Finding a studying method that works will contribute to success in tests and examinations.

• Students will be able to manage time effectively which allows for a more balanced lifestyle and reduces stress.