Understanding Topic Sentences

Why is a topic sentence crucial in a paragraph?

• It provides a summary of the entire essay.

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• It lists all the supporting details.

• It concludes the paragraph.

What is the first step in writing a topic sentence?

• Name the topic of the paragraph.

• Write a concluding sentence.

• List supporting details.

• Use an exclamatory sentence.

Which strategy involves starting a topic sentence with 'There is' or 'There are'?

• Using an imperative sentence.

• Using a declarative sentence.

• Using an interrogative sentence.

• Using 'There is' or 'There are'.

How can you make a topic sentence more engaging?

• By using only simple sentences.

• By listing all the details in the first sentence.

• By using a question to involve the reader.

• By avoiding any emotional language.

Which sentence type can add emotion to a topic sentence?

• Declarative sentence.

• Interrogative sentence.

• Exclamatory sentence.

• Imperative sentence.