Topic and Concluding Sentences Practice

My first day of school ______________________________.

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Write a topic sentence for the paragraph below.

_______________________________________________ It is always warm and sunny. The beaches are gorgeous, with soft white sand and beautiful water. There are many fine restaurants in the Miami area, and most of the hotels offer terrific nightly entertainment. It’s no wonder that Miami is my first choice for a vacation destination.

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Complete the topic sentence by adding a controlling idea.

Good drivers ______________________________.

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A paragraph should include

• introductory paragraph, body,conclusion

• topic sentence, body, concluding sentence

• topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence

• introductory paragraph, body, concluding sentence

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.... develops ONE main idea through a series of related sentences.

• a sentence

• a paragraph

• a clause

• a phrase

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What is a good concluding sentence for this paragraph?

• Jason should try another sport.

• Hopefully, Jason could smile more.

• Jason could be a star player in any basketball team.

• Jason is good at football, too.

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Which is a reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph:______________________________________. She normally carries a bottle of Sriracha sauce in her bag. If her food is not hot enough, she will eat hot peppers as a side dish. Whenever she eats Thai food, she orders the highest level of spiciness. People won't dare to touch her food because they won't be able to enjoy it.

• Sasa grows hot peppers in her garden.

• Sasa loves Thai foods

• Sasa enjoys spicy food.

• Nobody can enjoy Sasa's foods.

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Choose the best topic sentence for the following paragraph: _______________________________________. The library offers a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases. It also provides a quiet space for study and research. Many students find it an invaluable place for academic success.

• A) Libraries are outdated in the digital age.

• B) The library is a crucial resource for students.

• C) Students should buy their own books.

• D) Online resources are better than libraries.

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Identify the concluding sentence for this paragraph: _______________________________________. The new park has a variety of amenities, including a playground, a dog park, and picnic areas. It has quickly become a favorite spot for families and pet owners.

• A) The park is open 24 hours.

• B) The park is a great addition to the community.

• C) The park needs more benches.

• D) The park is too crowded.

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What is the main idea of the following paragraph? _______________________________________. The smartphone has revolutionized the way we communicate. It allows us to stay connected with friends and family, access information instantly, and entertain ourselves with various apps.

• A) Smartphones are expensive.

• B) Smartphones have changed communication.

• C) Smartphones are only for entertainment.

• D) Smartphones are difficult to use.

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