Topic sentences and supporting details

A sentence that introduces a new idea in a paragraph.

A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

A sentence that provides an example related to the topic.

A sentence that wraps up the main idea of a paragraph.

A sentence that introduces a character in a story.

A sentence that tells what a passage is mostly about.

A sentence that concludes a paragraph.

A sentence that provides a detailed explanation of a term.

Supporting details are sentences that explain or give more information about the topic sentence.

Supporting details are the main ideas of a text.

Supporting details are irrelevant information that distracts from the main point.

Supporting details are summaries of the text.

She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

Elle Woods always had a passion for fashion and design.

She struggled with her studies but never gave up on her dreams.

Elle Woods was known for her exceptional skills in public speaking.

They provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the topic sentence.

They introduce new topics unrelated to the main idea.

They summarize the entire text in one sentence.

They confuse the reader by adding unnecessary information.

Yes, a paragraph can have multiple topic sentences.

No, a paragraph should have only one topic sentence.

It depends on the length of the paragraph.

Only in academic writing can a paragraph have more than one topic sentence.

Supporting details make writing clearer and more convincing.

Supporting details are unnecessary and can clutter writing.

Supporting details only serve to lengthen the text without adding value.

Supporting details are only important in academic writing.

The main idea is the most important point or message that the passage is trying to convey.

The main idea is a summary of the entire passage.

The main idea is the first sentence of the passage.

The main idea is the author's opinion on the topic.

She sleeps all day long.

She hides under the bed during thunderstorms.

She runs away from loud noises.

She plays with her toys happily.

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Eating fruits and vegetables is important for health.

Regular exercise can improve mental well-being.

Drinking water is essential for hydration.