Topic sentences and supporting details

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence tells what a passage is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences that explain or give more information about the topic sentence.

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Which sentence is a good supporting detail for the topic sentence: 'Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.'?

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She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the passage is trying to convey.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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Which sentence does not fit with the topic sentence: 'My cat is afraid of everything'?

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She sleeps all day long.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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How do supporting details help a topic sentence?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the topic sentence.

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What is the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting detail?

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A topic sentence states the main idea, while supporting details provide information that backs up the main idea.

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Can a paragraph have more than one topic sentence?

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No, a paragraph should have only one topic sentence.