Analyzing Topic Sentences

Gossip can be hurtful.
What is the topic?

• Gossip
• can be hurtful

Listening is difficult for some people.
What is the topic?

• Listening
• is difficult for some people

Watching TV is often a waste of time.
What is the topic?

• Watching TV
• is often a waste of time

Finding time to exercise is difficult for me.
What is the topic?

• Finding time to exercise
• is difficult for me

Peer pressure can weaken even the strongest will.
What is the topic?

• Peer pressure
• can weaken even the strongest will

My experience working at the Burger Basket convinced me to avoid fast-food places.
What is the topic?

• My experience working at the Burger Basket
• convinced me to avoid fast-food places

Trying to find information on the internet can be frustrating.
What is the topic?

• Trying to find information on the internet
• can be frustrating

During the past year, my cola habit has gotten out of hand.
What is the topic?

• During the past year
• my cola habit
• has gotten out of hand

Gas prices vary in different parts of town.
What is the topic?

• Gas prices
• vary in different parts of town

My vacation will give me a chance to do some work around the house.
What is the topic?

• My vacation
• will give me a chance to do some work around the house