WorksheetsTOPIC SENTENCES
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
which of the following sentences shows the topic and the controlling idea marked correctly (blue: topic, green: controlling idea)
Receiving an F on my report card was a humiliating experience.
Receiving an F on my report card was a humiliating experience.
Receiving an F on my report card was a humiliating experience.
Receiving an F on my report card was a humiliating experience.
which of the following sentences shows the topic and the controlling idea marked correctly (blue: topic, green: controlling idea)
When I was a child, my grandfather’s backyard was a magical place.
When I was a child, my grandfather’s backyard was a magical place.
When I was a child, my grandfather’s backyard was a magical place.
When I was a child, my grandfather’s backyard was a magical place.
which of the following sentences shows the topic and the controlling idea marked correctly (blue: topic, green: controlling idea)
One reason I admire Nelson Mandela is that he never gave up.
One reason I admire Nelson Mandela is that he never gave up.
One reason I admire Nelson Mandela is that he never gave up.
One reason I admire Nelson Mandela is that he never gave up.
which of the following sentences shows the topic and the controlling idea marked correctly (blue: topic, green: controlling idea)
The first step in learning how to do word processing is the hardest.
The first step in learning how to do word processing is the hardest.
The first step in learning how to do word processing is the hardest.
The first step in learning how to do word processing is the hardest.
Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence
Divorce creates problems for parents and children.
When their parents divorce, children often feel insecure.
Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence
The French Quarter in New Orleans has a quaint European charm.
New Orleans is an interesting place to visit.
Choose which of the following is a better topic sentence
Exercise is good for you.
Walking is good for your heart.
Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence
Computers make revising an essay easy.
Computers are more important now than ever before.
Choose which of the two options is a better topic sentence
My parents have taught me to be persistent.
My parents have had a great influence on me.
Find the topic sentence in this paragraph
They let consumers know what products look like, how much they cost, and where they are available.
The ads may also compare the Camry with another car, such as a Mercedes.
Many people do not like ads on TV, but ads are actually useful because they give consumers a lot of information.
Find the topic sentence in the paragraph
On this street there are many little stores that specialize in products from abroad.
You can find stores with goods from China, Cuba, Jamaica, Italy, Puerto Rico and Haiti.
People can learn a number of different languages just by shopping on Flatbush Avenue, one of the main streets in Brooklyn, New York.
Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:
Chickens are popular pets for many reasons
Chickens are small and don’t take up a lot of space.
Chickens are easy to take care of.
Dogs are a lot more work than chickens.
Chickens are good for the yard and garden because they provide valuable manure, and they eat harmful bugs.
Chickens can get scaly mites on their legs.
Choose only the sentences that constitute support for the following topic sentence:
Having a healthy sleeping schedule is vital for school success.
Sleeping well strengthens learning and memory.
Without adequate sleep our focus and attention drifts making it harder to receive information.
Studies show too little sleep can contribute to many physical and mental health issues, which can affect school development.
For many parents, ensuring their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful.
35 - 40% of children and adolescents experience some form of sleep deprivation during their development.
Choose the correct concluding sentence.
Morning walks are a simple but excellent exercise. It enhances the flow of oxygen in blood and relieves us of a lot of stress. It helps us to get rid of laziness and also induces good sleep at night. Another additional benefit is that morning walks expose us to fresh air which keeps us in touch with nature.
Thus, morning walks do a lot of good to us.
Morning walk helps relieve stress.
choose the correct concluding sentence.
Happiness and a stress-free life style go together. Some people constantly complain about petty things. They hunger after luxuries which they cannot afford. They become frustrated and sick. Whereas some others take things easy and keep themselves happy, cool and poised.
Happiness comes with a relaxed way of living.
It is always advisable to make a habit experiencing happiness naturally.
