Thesis vs Topic Sentence

The topic sentence will have:

• a controlling idea

• both a topic and a controlling idea

• a topic

• a famous quote

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What is the difference between a thesis and a topic sentence?

• A thesis is always written at the beginning of an essay, while a topic sentence can be placed anywhere in a paragraph

• A thesis is used in fiction writing, while a topic sentence is used in non-fiction writing

• A thesis is only used in academic writing, while a topic sentence is used in all types of writing

• The main difference is that a topic sentence is specific to a paragraph, while a thesis is specific to an entire essay or research paper.

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How does a topic sentence relate to the thesis statement?

• A topic sentence repeats the thesis statement without adding any new information

• A topic sentence has no relation to the thesis statement

• A topic sentence relates to the thesis statement by providing a specific supporting point that aligns with the main argument of the thesis.

• A topic sentence contradicts the thesis statement by providing unrelated points

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Which sentence is usually found at the beginning of a paragraph?

• Concluding sentence

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

• Summary sentence

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How does a thesis statement differ from a topic sentence?

• A thesis statement is only used in academic writing, while a topic sentence is used in creative writing.

• A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of the entire essay, while a topic sentence presents the main idea of a single paragraph.

• A thesis statement is always a question, while a topic sentence is a statement.

• A thesis statement is only used in fiction writing, while a topic sentence is used in non-fiction writing.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What should you write in the first sentence of the body paragraphs?

• Topic sentence

• Rewordify your thesis

• Evidence

• Call to Action

Which statement provides an overall argument or claim for an essay?

• Introduction paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Thesis statement

Which statement introduces the main idea of a paragraph?

• The supporting details

• The concluding sentence

• The topic sentence

• The transition words

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Which statement is usually found at the end of an introduction?

• Body paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

Which statement is usually found at the beginning of a paragraph?

• Transition word

• Supporting details

• Topic sentence

• Concluding sentence

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