Topic Sentences Flocabulary

Which of these is most likely a topic sentence?

• Out of all the pizza toppings, pepperoni is the best.

• First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.

• I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, today I got olives.

• In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

Which question would be most helpful when writing a topic sentence?

• What is the most interesting detail about this topic?

• How do I want this paragraph to end?

• What is the main thing I want to say about the topic?

• How does this sentence give evidence to support the main idea?

The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments."

Which of these details best supports the topic sentence?

• There are many different species of animals that live on Earth.

• Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass.

• Harriet opened her book so she could read more about grasshoppers and other insects.

• My favorite insect is the grasshopper.

The supporting details of a paragraph include "We have lots of energy in the morning," and "Breakfast foods --like eggs, pancakes, and granola ---are delicious."

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

• It is hard to wake up in the morning.

• Evenings are more fun than mornings.

• Morning is the best time of day.

• I wake up at 7:30am everyday.

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!

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

• Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener.

• It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time.

• It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.

• Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.

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

• I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong.

• We drove there in two days.

• The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.

• I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.

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.

• 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?

• Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep.

• You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.

• There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep.

• Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day.

Which of these is most likely a topic sentence?

• A) The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

• B) Stars are fascinating celestial bodies.

• C) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• D) Many stars are visible in the night sky.