What is a topic sentence?

Identifying Main Ideas and Topics

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6th - 7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sentence that provides an example.
A sentence that signals the main point of a paragraph.
A sentence that concludes a paragraph.
A sentence that introduces a new topic.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can a topic sentence be located in a paragraph?
Only at the beginning.
Only at the end.
At the beginning, middle, or end.
Only in the middle.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To introduce a new topic
To provide a conclusion
To signal the main point of the paragraph
To confuse the reader
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To introduce a new topic
To confuse the reader
To provide a conclusion
To signal the main point of the paragraph
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if a paragraph lacks a topic sentence?
Ignore the paragraph.
Infer the main idea from the details.
Write your own topic sentence.
Ask someone else for help.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an implicit main idea?
A main idea that is irrelevant.
A main idea that is clearly stated.
A main idea that is repeated.
A main idea that is hidden and must be inferred.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify an implied main idea?
By reading the first sentence
By asking the author
By looking at the paragraph's title
By examining the details and patterns
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