1.1.1.3 - Topic Sentences
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Practice Questions
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What is a topic sentence?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps orient the reader in a paragraph.
Why are topic sentences important?
💡 Hint: What do they summarize?
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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
💡 Hint: Think about its function at the beginning of a paragraph.
True or False: A topic sentence can only be found at the beginning of a paragraph.
💡 Hint: Consider the placement options for clarity.
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Compose a paragraph about the importance of teamwork, ensuring it has a clear topic sentence and at least three supporting details. After writing, identify and underline the topic sentence.
💡 Hint: Make sure your sentence introduces the whole idea.
Evaluate the following paragraph for its effectiveness: 'Dogs are great pets. They bark. Some dogs play fetch.' Suggest improvements focusing on the topic sentence.
💡 Hint: Is there a main idea that ties it together?
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