Topic Sentence

Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

• Airplanes have changed our lives.

• Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

• The fax machine was an important invention.

• Global lifestyles are evolving.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Ms Schultz drinks coffee for a number of reasons.

• She likes the taste of it.

• Coffee isn't as good as tea.

• It helps her stay awake.

• When she doesn't drink it she gets really crabby.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• There are many people in Los Angeles.

• People from many different cultures live in Los Angeles.

• Los Angeles is a big city in California.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• "An American Education" has 946 pages.

• A woman graduates in "An American Education."

• "An American Education" is an excellent historical novel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• The shocking crash of a 747 jumbo jet off the coast of New York baffled investigators.

• Sometimes, planes crash.

• It is a very sad thing when planes crash and passengers die.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons.

• Cats and goldfish are both animals.

• Cats cannot swim very well, but goldfish can.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the best topic sentence?

• My father does a crossword puzzle every day.

• Crossword puzzles are not only educational and fun but also addictive.

• Crossword puzzles are sometimes too difficult.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Find the topic sentence in this paragraph

• They let consumers know what products look like, how much they cost, and where they are available.

• The ads may also compare the Camry with another car, such as a Mercedes.

• Many people do not like ads on TV, but ads are actually useful because they give consumers a lot of information.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Find the topic sentence in the paragraph

• On this street there are many little stores that specialize in products from abroad.

• You can find stores with goods from China, Cuba, Jamaica, Italy, Puerto Rico and Haiti.

• People can learn a number of different languages just by shopping on Flatbush Avenue, one of the main streets in Brooklyn, New York.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:

• Sleeping well strengthens learning and memory.

• Without adequate sleep our focus and attention drifts making it harder to receive information.

• Studies show too little sleep can contribute to many physical and mental health issues, which can affect school development.

• For many parents, ensuring their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful.

• 35 - 40% of children and adolescents experience some form of sleep deprivation during their development.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2