Body Paragraph Structure: Crafting Clear Topic Sentences
Practice writing focused topic sentences that establish the main idea of a body paragraph. Learn how clear opening statements set the direction for supporting evidence and commentary.
Questions
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What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
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Which topic sentence best introduces a paragraph arguing for school uniforms?
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Where should the topic sentence usually be placed in a body paragraph?
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Why is 'Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit' a weak topic sentence for an argumentative paragraph?
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Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about physical education?
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What should a writer do after writing a clear topic sentence?
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How does a topic sentence maintain paragraph unity?
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An effective topic sentence contains a main sub-topic and what else?
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What is wrong with topic sentence: 'Technology has changed the world in every possible way'?
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Which candidate topic sentence is focused and arguable?
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Why is a topic sentence called the 'roadmap' of a body paragraph?
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If a student realizes half of their paragraph discusses a new topic, what should they do?