Topic Sentences

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Which is a topic sentence? Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday, Our meal is very traditional.

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Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

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Which sentence is a supporting detail? Options: In the cell nucleus, chromosomes are separated into two identical sets. Mitosis is a process of cell division.

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In the cell nucleus, chromosomes are separated into two identical sets.

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What is the correct order of sentences for a single paragraph? 1) Harriet Tubman helped slaves to freedom. 2) John Brown led a small rebellion against slavery. 3) The anti-slavery movement began to grow in the 1850s. 4) Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election.

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3, 1, 2, 4

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The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

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It encourages imagination.

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The most important problem in our city is its inadequate public transportation system.

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My friend is generous.

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What is this sentence? "My roommate Akiko is a very organized person."

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Topic Sentence

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What is this sentence? "Butterflies hatch from eggs."

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